Supporting Nepal's Children
Supporting Nepal's Children (SNC), registered in the UK as charity number 1160929, is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving access to quality education and vocational training for children and young people in remote regions of Nepal. Founded in 2012 by volunteers inspired during an Everest expedition, the charity focuses on empowering communities through educational infrastructure development, resource provision, and skills-based initiatives to reduce reliance on overseas labour.

Mission and objectives

SNC operates under the philosophy of providing a "hand-up, not a handout," with the goal of enabling Nepali youth to acquire skills that allow them to contribute to local economic growth. The organisation cites Sherpa Tenzing's vision—"I climbed Everest so that my children could pursue other paths"—as foundational to its mission[3]. Key objectives include improving school facilities, supplying educational materials, and establishing vocational centres to address the annual outflow of approximately 750,000 unskilled Nepali workers to foreign countries[3][4].

Operational approach

The charity collaborates with local communities to rebuild and equip schools in underserved areas, often addressing challenges such as overcrowded classrooms and limited resources[3]. Its vocational training initiatives aim to provide practical skills, such as trades and agriculture, to help young people secure sustainable livelihoods within Nepal[3].

Impact and activities

SNC prioritises direct involvement with village stakeholders to ensure projects align with community needs. While specific metrics are not publicly detailed in available sources, the organisation emphasises its focus on long-term educational equity and reducing economic dependency on overseas employment[3][4].

Note: Content structured based on publicly available information from the charity's website and UK Charity Commission records[1][2][3].

[1] https://www.supportingnepalschildren.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1160929&subid=0 [3] https://www.supportingnepalschildren.org.uk/AboutUs [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5056300/full-print [5] https://www.childactionnepal.org.uk