Sarita Nepali is working as a Lab Assistant in Kantipur Dental College after completing a 15 month course. Despite being raised in a children’s home for such a long time,… More »
News tagged: Volunteering
As the academic year drew to a close in late March, the children were all working hard in preparation for the their end-of-year exams. Umbrella provided extra tuition classes to… More »
In April, 25 of the children in our homes and 3 reintegrated children sat the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations. Upon finishing these, they undertook a volunteer placement in their… More »
The Umbrella Foundation celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, holding its 3rd annual parade in a raucous procession of green and orange through the streets of Swayambhu. Volunteers and children… More »
Volunteer teacher Brian taught the locals to play gaelic football and organised big match in the school during his placement in Gatlang – a first in Nepal!
The children achieved great results in their second term exams – testament to our work in providing them access to quality education thanks to your support.
With inflation in Nepal and economic problems worldwide, Mac calls out for volunteers, supporters and sponsors to keep Umbrella’s children’s futures secure.
Return to Rasuwa (November 2012) Sitting atop the bus to Rasuwa, I was full of emotions. It had been 18 months since I was there before volunteering in the… More »