The street children of Pokhara
Shoes, food and the prospect of a new home
In our latest social activity, we went to Pokhara to take pictures of our partner organisation. But what really touched us during our stay were the encounters with 15 homeless children asking for food on the roadside. This resulted in a moving experience in which we not only gave them food, but also warm clothes and shoes to improve their living conditions.
On the first rainy and chilly night in Pokhara, we came across 15 children sitting barefoot by the roadside begging for food. The sight of them shocked us deeply and prompted us to take action.
In collaboration with a local restaurant, we secured meals for the children once a week to provide them with temporary nourishment. However, we quickly realised that this was only a first step.
Initially, we started by giving the children food. But when they showed us their living conditions - a small tent on the side of the road, defenceless against the elements - we decided they needed more. Our initiative led to us getting them shoes and clothes.
During our time with the children, we heard many moving stories. Some had been abandoned by their parents, others were victims of violence or had lost their parents in accidents. Each of these stories emphasises the need for individual solutions.
The children responded to our help with great gratitude and joy. But we recognise that our efforts require more than just temporary support. We are working on long-term ways to place these children in safe environments and provide educational opportunities. Together with the local organisation LEO from Pokhara, we are looking for long-term solutions for the homeless children.
The warmth of the people encouraged us in our endeavour: Our campaign was supported by many people who offered discounts and additional free items.
In collaboration with a local restaurant, we secured meals for the children once a week to provide them with temporary nourishment. However, we quickly realised that this was only a first step.
Initially, we started by giving the children food. But when they showed us their living conditions - a small tent on the side of the road, defenceless against the elements - we decided they needed more. Our initiative led to us getting them shoes and clothes.
During our time with the children, we heard many moving stories. Some had been abandoned by their parents, others were victims of violence or had lost their parents in accidents. Each of these stories emphasises the need for individual solutions.
The children responded to our help with great gratitude and joy. But we recognise that our efforts require more than just temporary support. We are working on long-term ways to place these children in safe environments and provide educational opportunities. Together with the local organisation LEO from Pokhara, we are looking for long-term solutions for the homeless children.
The warmth of the people encouraged us in our endeavour: Our campaign was supported by many people who offered discounts and additional free items.
Our help in the form of meals is temporary and serves as an interim solution. We endeavour to place the children in homeless shelters and provide educational opportunities. Our aim is not just to provide short-term support, but to bring about long-term change.
This experience has taught us that it is not enough to have good intentions. We need to find effective solutions to offer street children a future. Our joint efforts can make a lasting difference.
Our trip to Pokhara was characterised by encounters with homeless children who urgently need help. Our cooperation with the WSDO allows us to provide a better future not only for women, but also for children on the margins of society. The challenges are great, but together we can bring about change and give these children hope.
This experience has taught us that it is not enough to have good intentions. We need to find effective solutions to offer street children a future. Our joint efforts can make a lasting difference.
Our trip to Pokhara was characterised by encounters with homeless children who urgently need help. Our cooperation with the WSDO allows us to provide a better future not only for women, but also for children on the margins of society. The challenges are great, but together we can bring about change and give these children hope.
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