Collaborations and presence on the ground

To ensure the positive and virtuous impact of projects on the ground, it is essential to build a network of trust involving the various parties involved in the projects. These collaborations also make it possible to maintain a presence as close as possible to the projects in order to monitor their smooth running. 

Bal Mitra Nepal actively collaborates with associations in Nepal and France, as well as Buddhist monasteries, schools, and municipalities. All of these collaborations have been built over nearly 10 years through various projects, allowing them to build a network of trust, a fundamental element when it comes to working for the well-being of children. 

Among these collaborations, Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen and Responsible Reservation are the main ones. Even though the association is in close contact with dozens of other actors in the field. 

Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen

Founded in 2004 by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche (Tibetan Buddhist master), Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen is a non-profit charitable organization based in Nepal. Shenpen has helped thousands of people in Nepal. The organization has helped improve access to health, education, and employment for disadvantaged populations. It has also played an important role in animal protection. Its mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged people, especially children, the elderly, and animals.

Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen leads projects in several areas such as:

• Health: Shenpen supports clinics and hospitals that provide free or reduced-cost medical care to underprivileged populations.

• Education: The organization provides scholarships, school supplies, and educational support to children from poor families.

• Elderly: Shenpen operates nursing homes and provides home care services for the elderly.

• Vocational training: The organization offers training to young people and adults to enable them to acquire skills and find employment.

• Animal Protection: Shenpen runs an animal shelter and raises public awareness about animal protection.

Shenpen collaborates with local and international organizations to carry out its projects. The organization is funded by private donations and grants.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rangjungyesheshenpen/

Chance for Nepal

Chance for Nepal was founded by Barbara Datson in 2006. The organization works closely with established organizations, schools, and hospitals in Nepal to ensure the necessary assistance is provided to families in need. They focus on several key areas: health, by reducing malnutrition and improving life expectancy; education, by increasing school enrollment; support for street children; vocational training to improve employment prospects; and rabies prevention through dog vaccination. 

Barbara Datson founded the charity following her inspiring experience in Nepal. Arriving in India in 2002 on an adventure, she joined a medical mission in Nepal, where the local needs deeply touched her, inspiring her to create a charity. From small beginnings, this organization has grown, raising funds and carrying out numerous projects to improve the lives of Nepalese children. Datson's story demonstrates her deep commitment to the Nepalese people.

Réservation Responsable

The Réservation Responsable association offers restaurateurs the opportunity to donate a portion of the price of each reservation to sustainable education projects through food. The association collaborates with several organizations in France and abroad. 

The Responsible Booking association is currently supporting a project in Nepal in Maratika (in the Khotang district). Responsible Booking is working on three development axes for the Maratika school:

- Food

- Equipment & supplies

- Health

In a few figures, the program has helped encourage schoolchildren to come to school more regularly.

- 19,144 meals served

- 165 school days covered

- -25% absenteeism

Himalayan Children Education

The Himalayan Children's Education project was initiated in 2017 by Tsoknyi Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist master. The organization supports the education of young children in remote areas of the Himalayas to broaden their perspectives and encourage social change in their communities. It offers students who have graduated from Grade 5 at Sama Primary School in Nubri the opportunity to attend quality secondary schools in Kathmandu, with the hope of continuing their educational support. The project maintains a connection to their Himalayan culture and traditions through school selection and extracurricular activities, ensuring students' connection to their roots.