- Nepal
- Kathmandu
About Program
Nepal continues to experience significant inequities in access to pediatric oncology care, Each year, hundreds of children diagnosed with cancer must travel long distances to Kathmandu— the country’s primary public pediatric referral facility. While medical treatment is partially subsidized, non-medical costs such as accommodation, nutrition, hygiene, and caregiving support remain largely unmet. Families facing extreme financial hardship are frequently forced to sleep in hospital corridors or outdoor spaces, exposing immunocompromised children to heightened infection risks, insecurity, and severe psychological stress. In response to this critical gap, Warming Hearts Nepal—working in formal collaboration with Government Hospital established Cancer Center providing Safe, clean, and infection-controlled accommodation
* School meal program for 170 underprivileged Mushar children in eastern Nepal
*Providing daily milk supplementation and activities to 45 children special children
Program Highlights
- Safe, clean, and infection-controlled accommodation. Capacity for a minimum of 25 children and their primary caregivers. Daily provision of nutritious meals. Psychosocial counselling and emotional support.
- Nutrition Security Programs Mushar Community Child Nutrition Program – Siraha Launched in March 2021, this program delivers daily nutritious meals to 140 children from the Mushar community—one of Nepal’s most socially excluded populations. Context
- For over four consecutive years, Warming Hearts Nepal has provided daily milk supplementa tion to 45 children at Susthamanasthi Vidhalaya, supporting children with autism, Down syn drome, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and complex care needs.
- School Feeding Program – Jajarkot In Khagankot, Nalgadh-7 (Jajarkot), children travel up to two hours daily to access primary edu cation. Warming Hearts Nepal provides daily nutritious meals at Janabikash Aadharbhut Vidhalaya, improving attendance, conc
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Program Impact
Transforming Lives: Volunteers directly support children battling cancer and elders in need, helping restore joy, dignity, and hope in their daily lives.
Cultural Immersion: Through homestays and local engagement, volunteers experience Nepali culture firsthand, building empathy and global awareness.
Emotional Fulfillment: Witnessing a child smile again or an elder feel heard gives volunteers a sense of purpose and emotional reward.
Skill Building: Volunteers develop leadership, communication, and trauma-informed care skills that enrich their personal and professional lives.
Community Impact: By contributing to WHN’s mission, volunteers help build a more compassionate, resilient society in Nepal
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Location
Kathmandu is considered one of the most historic sites as it houses 7 UNESCO world heritage sites. Hop in a bemo, grab a momo (a nepalese dumpling), and visit the incredible temples
