Living with a disability is a challenge, always and everywhere. Especially in a country like Nepal where for so long having a disability or illness meant exclusion in all kinds of areas of live. Developments are moving in the right direction now that the rights of people with an illness or disability are officially recognized, but much remains to be done. That is why we continue to support children with a disability or illness in Nepal, so that they too can have a bright future. Will you help us help them?
Tshering, Fudoma and Ellie grew up together in the DRC Nepal. Thanks to a scholarship from 4 Smiling Faces, they are now certified nurses. They tell themselves what that means for them.
Giving Tuesday. An ideal one to give to charity. 4 Smiling Faces can put your donation to good use for our scholarships. This way we offer young people in Nepal a promising future, because a good education offers future prospects; it is the only way to break the cycle of poverty.
Black Friday. Retailer Dille & Kamille does participate and closed all doors and their webshop. AWESOME! . 4 Smiling Faces is proud that we receive a nice annual donation from such a great company. Go Dille & Kamille #dillekamille#blackfriday#greenfriday
On the occasion of the most important Hindu festival Dashain, children in Nepal traditionally receive new clothes and shoes. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the children of the SHCOP after-school program, because their families don’t have the money to do that. For that reason, the SHCOP honours the tradition. However, there is no budget for such extras.
What is the solution?
4 Smiling Faces makes it possible to honour this significant tradition for these children.
What is the result?
All children receive new clothes and shoes. For many of them, it is the only time in the year that they ever get something completely new, especially and only for themselves. 4 Smiling Faces does this not only because it is tradition, but especially because they really need it. It goes without saying that growing children regularly require new clothes regularly and can’t live forever with clothes that have already been worn out by older children. And if we honour an important tradition, that’s a bonus.
The kitchen of the Lotus Family is used intensively, has many defects, is outdated and no longer meets the requirements of the time. A complete renovation is necessary.
The old television is broken. Winter is also coming and playing outside is less an less possible. The program also wants to offer the children a little relaxation at the end of the day.
What is the solution?
Buying a new television.
What is the result?
At the end of the afternoon and after homework has been done, the children can watch a bit of television. That’s extra special because they don’t have one at home.
The most significant Hindu festival of Nepal is approaching: Dashain. Children in Nepal traditionally receive new clothes. The Lotus Family has no money to maintain that tradition.
What is the solution?
4 Smiling Faces paid for new clothes for all eleven children.
What is the result?
All children are provided with new clothes and shoes. Everyone happy. 4 Smiling Faces does this not only because it is tradition, but especially because they need it. It goes without saying that growing children regularly require new clothes and if we also honour an important tradition, then that is a bonus.
The children of the Lotus family all want to continue their studies after they finish high school; some already have clear plans, others don’t yet because they are still young. We want to help them all realize their dreams. That requires a lot of money. Will you help? In doing so, we give them an incredible gift: an independent future that they shape themselves and make their own choices.
For these boys, their future starts this year. They have almost finished high school and want to continue their further education. Money is urgently needed for this.
Manish is in year 12 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.
Binod is in year 12 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Music.
Aakash is in year 12 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies.
Fortunately, we have a little more time to save up scholarships for the rest of the children; however, this does not alter the fact that all contributions towards their future are more than welcome.
Kabir is in year 11 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.
Prakash is in year 10 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.
Karishma is in year 10 of 12 of high school. She wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Science.
Dawa is in year 10 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.
Abhi is in year 8 of 12 of high school. He wants to continue with the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications.
Kristina is in year 6 of 12 of high school. She doesn’t know yet what she wants to do next, but she still has time to decide.
Ivan is in year 6 of 12 of high school. He doesn’t know yet what she wants to do next, but she still has time to decide.
Ashmita is in year 6 of 12 of high school. She doesn’t know yet what she wants to do next, but she still has time to decide.
The Lotus family consists of 11 children and 3 adults. A full house that needs to be kept clean. Until now there was no vacuum cleaner and the rooms were brushed by hand. That is not only hard work, but also time-consuming. Time that actually isn’t there.
What is the solution?
The solution is to purchase a large, sturdy vacuum cleaner that can take a beating.
What is the result?
The result is a cleaner house in less time and that is a win for everyone.
Small children grow up and you can’t endlessly pass on clothes to younger girls. The girls at the orphanage had outgrown their school uniforms and shoes.
What is the solution?
Having new school uniforms and shoes made.
What is the result?
Everyone starts a new school year fresh. No one stands out because they are wearing old, worn-out uniforms and shoes
The kitchen of the orphanage is used intensively by many people. In addition to the associated wear and tear, there is also a not enough storage space; supplies are in a room one floor down. Not very practical.
What is the solution?
Construction of a number of custom cabinets, so that more supplies can be stored in the kitchen itself. Because supplies and items can be stored in locked cabinets, fewer utensils get broken or lost.
What is the result?
A nice, refreshed kitchen with plenty of storage space that fits much better with the daily practice of the orphanage.
In the orphanage for girls and young ladies there was only 1 small mirror 😳 and no clocks.
What is the solution?
Purchase of a number of mirrors and clocks.
What is the result?
That the girls and young ladies can look at themselves in the mirror, which is indispensable for them. They can also keep an eye on the time better and therefore go to school on time.
This year, 4 of our scholarship recipients have completed their training: Sabina has passed the extended school period Plus2 Business Management and is now continuing with her Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA). Sachina has passed her Year 10 exam (SEE) and is continuing for PCL Nursing. Here you learn more about them.
Passang has completed her PCL Labtechnique and is now pursuing her Bachelors in the same field. Rashmi has passed her PCL Civil Engineering. She will now first gain 1 or 2 years of work experience and then want to continue with her Bachelor of Civil Engineering. 💪🏼 Go Girls Go.
. 4 Smiling Faces is proud that we receive a nice annual donation from such a great company. Go Dille & Kamille
