Child Sponsorship background from Lumbini, Nepal

SOS Children's Village Lumbini

Due to conflicts in the country and the deteriorating socio-economic situation, the number of orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children is on the rise. SOS Children's Villages Nepal was under a lot of pressure to admit as many children in need as possible but its capacity was limited. Therefore a proposal to build a new SOS Children's Village in the west of the country was submitted.

The location was chosen because of the large number of displaced mothers and children in this area. Many people have moved to the towns of Butawal and Bhairahawa in search of work and a better life. The new SOS Children's Village was constructed on a piece of land near Gautam Buddha Airport about 3km west of Bhairahawa.

The village is situated in a residential area that is gradually expanding from Bhairahawa town towards the airport. It is well integrated in the community and the necessary infrastructure is close by. The children can, for example, attend schools in Bhairahawa.

Opened in 2010, SOS Children's Village Lumbini consists of a number of family houses, the village director's house and an administration and service area. There is also an SOS Nursery.