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What is Karmlaya Foundation Nepal?

Karmalaya Foundation (KF) is a nonprofit organization initiating and supporting social projects fundamentally in rural Nepal. Since its establishment in 2011, KF contributed to diverse social concerns including but not limited to education, health, women's health, children's welfare and emergency crisis like pandemic, natural calamities.


How can I donate materials and money?

You can go here (hyperlink for the donation ) for donation for any specific progarms and projects, and also to sponsor a child.


What projects are running with the donations I provided?

You can go here (News and events) to know the recent activities. We send you expenses figure of your donations. You can also contact us directly via email or any other socia media to know where your donations are utilized.


What is a child sponsorship?

Child sponsorship is a program aimed to support a child in need by providing life-changing benefits with your help. It brings you in touch with a child who could do so much more in his/her life with your help. Your financial support for their education will help them be resourceful and grab opportunities that would otherwise be impossible for them. This, we believe will help them provide for themselves and their family.


How your sponsorship help?

Our sponsorship program gives children the opportunity to learn and explore their talents. With your ongoing commitment, your sponsored child will receive basic necessities for education- books, school uniforms, tuition fees and also financial and moral support throughout the year.


What’s it like to be a sponsor parent?

Charitable deeds like this mean many things to different people. It cannot be narrowed down to one definite answer. But we like to believe that this program will at least give you a sense of purpose, a glimmering satisfaction to your being. Sometimes the least we can do brings about a rippling effect in someone’s life. The feeling of being part of a child’s education and learning process is simply overwhelming.


How can I sponsor a child?

You can fill up the Sponsorship Form (here) and wait for our response. After two-way communication with a child you would like to sponsor, you can sponsor and have a direct and regular contact with a child you sponsor.


How do I find out more about my sponsored child?

At least once a year you will receive a report with all news, changes, developments and successes in the environment of your sponsored child, together with new photos.


Can I write to my sponsored child?

Yes, absolutely. Correspondence is not a must to develop good relationship between you and a sponsored child. You can know your sponsored child a little better through correspondence. We support you in keeping in touch digitally.


Can I visit my sponsored child?

We are happy to make a meeting possible but to be remindful that most of the children live in the rural areas where you can reach after days of foot walk.


When does my sponsorship start?

The sponsorship begins as soon as you have made your decision and provided us with the signed sponsorship application. From this point on, it can take another three months before we can arrange a sponsorship for you. Monthly contributions already paid by then will benefit your sponsored child and his / her immediate environment.


When does my sponsorship end?

The children finish secondary school in the 10th grade with an examination, the "Secondary Education Examination (SEE)". Then the sponsorship ends. The duration of the sponsorship therefore depends on the age of the sponsored child at the beginning of the sponsorship. In individual cases, for example if the child moves to another village, the sponsorship has to end early.


What will my sponsorship achieve?

The basic goals of avoiding child labor and early marriage and at the same time enabling access to education have been achieved for your sponsored child when the sponsorship ends. In addition, the living conditions in the child's immediate environment, ideally even within the entire village community, could be sustainably improved.


Can I cancel my sponsorship?

Personal circumstances and the associated financial opportunities or restrictions may be subject to change. Therefore, a sponsorship can be terminated with a notice period of 3 months.


Am I legally bound by a sponsorship?

There is no legal obligation whatsoever with the adoption of a sponsorship. The sponsorship can be canceled with a lead time of 3 months without giving reasons.


What is Volunteering?

'Volunteering' essentially is an act of service - where one can get engaged with meaningful work and donate their time, skills, and energy to uplift others. The concept of ‘volunteering abroad' has gained popularity in the last decade, as people across the world started traveling overseas, to spend some quality time with the people in a different land, with the zeal to make a difference in their lives. This also creates a platform for cultural exchange, enables the volunteers to gain first-hand work experience, and understand the problems that exist in different parts of the world - whether it's illiteracy in the developing natures, environmental degradation, or wildlife threats


What are the possible volunteering works?

As you can go to website of Karmlaya (https://www.karmalaya.com/projekte/freiwilligenarbeit/) and see the possible volunteering programs. The volunteering work is flexible according to you interest and time. But you need to inform about your time and program beforehand to us.


Do you have any information about Nepal?

Nepal is a Himalayan country in the south Asia. It is a landlocked country between china and India. Majority of Nepalis are hindus. Nepal is a democratic republic federal country. Nepal is one of the best tourist destinations in Asia with tourism being a major source of income in the country. Nepal has three geographical divisions with mountains in most part of the country. Nepal is small country but majority of people are under poverty and lack from basic human rights like education, health, nutritious food and clean drinking water.


Are there any specific country criteria to volunteer?

No, You do not have to from a specific country to volunteer. People from all around the world can apply for the volunteering. Also, Nepalis are most welcome for volunteering.


Is it necessary to speak English to Volunteer?

Volunteers who can speak English would be better since children can communicate directly. But volunteers with all linguistics are welcome.


Is Nepal safe for volunteers?

Nepal is a tourist destination. A lot tourist from all around the world comes each year to see the mesmerizing mountains of Nepal. The security is not provided to volunteers by the we have to say say but as far by the current situation of Nepal we can assure you will be safe in Nepal.


How can I know former volunteers?

You can go to (former volunteer link) see the experiences of former volunteers.

FOR MORE FAQs or DIRECT COVERSATION, FOLLOW THIS LINK (https://www.karmalaya.com/faq-karmalaya/)