back to their village home. Umbrella conRnues to provide them support and
monitors them on a regular basis to ensure they are happy, healthy and safe.
February 2013 True Story
ReintegraDon is a huge part of what Umbrella does – but what is it all about? Umbrella is commi1ed to ensuring the safety, health and happiness of the children in it’s care. However, as indicated by child studies and UN convenDon on rights of a child, the best place for a child is with it’s family. So we strive to provide support to the children in their family homes where possible. How do we do it? It’s a long process where our field officers gather informaDon about the child, their village and family. They are contacted and reconnected with their child and invited to spend Dme together. Gradually, the family bonds are Ded and aSer monitoring if the family situa=on is stable and safe, the child is brought back to their village home. Umbrella con=nues to provide them support and monitors them on a regular basis to ensure they are happy, healthy and safe. Read more: www.umbrellanepal.org/Reintegra=on
Here is Ram Kumar when Umbrella rescued him.
My Village is Gatlang
Meet Ram Kumar, the eldest of 3 brothers who were trafficked to an orphanage in Kathmandu during the Dme of the Civil War in Nepal. They were presented as orphans, even though their family was alive and well in Gatlang. The manager of this corrupt home exploited both these children and the goodwill of tourists. By presenDng the children as orphans and keeping them in dreadful condiDons, he could secure donaDons from unsuspecDng tourists thinking they were doing a good deed….Read more here: www.umbrellanepal.org/ My_Village_Is_Gatlang
My village is Gatlang, Come to visit it? Get fresh air of Gatlang. Be a best healthy person. My village is surrounded by the hills. It look like a heaven. Visit it and think yourself You are in heaven My village is full of animals and birds They sing a song by making rhyme sound Lophoporous which is the naDonal bird of my country It dance in the hill by listening Rhyme sound of animals and birds. Land is full of water, soil and stone. Ocean is full of water Skiy is full of cloud Sun is full of gases Teacher is full of knowledge School is full of students Community is full of people But my heart is full of love. Ram Kumar (Class 9)
Meet Sujata – Umbrella’s Youth Officer
Did You Know? Facts about Umbrella
Since 2005, Umbrella has rescued over 380 children in total! Name: Sujata Sharma District: Jhapa
Age: 30 Job: Youth Officer
College Background: Masters in Sociology and Gender Studies Working Background: Previously worked in a small NGO. When did you come to Kathmandu? I came to KTM 7 years ago to conDnue my studies. Why did you get into Social Work? I was interested in humaniDes and related subjects and always wanted to work in this field. What do you like about working in this field? I love working with people – children and youths. I just enjoy really dealing with people. What do you like about working for Umbrella? The freedom of the work -‐ working independently and in a team. There are very good people around me. In my previous job, there was a lot of compeDDveness but here people work together. Why is NSYEP important? I believe it is the most important part of Umbrella as it is the final support for the children. It is a crucial part in helping them become independent. Through the youth programme, the youths are provided with further educaDon and training which will be useful throughout their future lives.
Umbrella has permanently reintegrated 158 children to date…
Umbrella is currently supporDng over 340 children – 127 in our homes, 158 reintegrated with their families/ relaDves and 59 in the NSYEP.
News from Nepal Watch out Usain Bolt! Last month, these boys represented Umbrella at an athleDcs compeDDon held in the NaDonal Stadium. They did both Umbrella and themselves proud as they parDcipated in high jump, sprinDng, long distance and relay – taking home medals for the lafer 3 events! Well done boys! For more photos, see: blog.umbrellanepal.org
Umbrella Trekking
Are you or someone you know coming to Nepal this trekking season? Recommend Umbrella Trekking to your friends to help spread awareness about this iniDaDve!
By choosing Umbrella Trekking you are directly supporDng the work of Umbrella (all ‘profits’ are dona=ons to Umbrella) and you are giving disadvantaged youths an opportunity to gain valuable trekking experience! Learn more or book a trip now: www.umbrellatrekkingnepal.com
Art A1ack – Kolor Kathmandu This month children took part in an art project run by Saatya Media Art. The children spent several days designing a n d p a i n D n g a w a l l m u r a l i n Swayambhu. They did a great job in creaDng a unique piece of wall art and brightening up the neighborhood. Check out more photos on our blog: blog.umbrellanepal.org
Sanu Maya having fun pain
