Nutritional Rehabilitation Homes

For Malnourished Children

Our homes restore severely malnourished children to good health while educating their mothers in nutrition and childcare.

what we do

battling infant mortality

Infant mortality in Nepal is one of the highest in the world at 6.4%. The main cause of the problem is ignorance, rather than poverty.

Our homes restore severely malnourished children to good health while educating their mothers in nutrition and childcare.

saving lives

This programme is unique in Nepal and is quite literally saving lives and preventing the onset of physical and mental disabilities. 

Since 1998 17 homes have been established, with 8 handed over to the government, restoring the health and vitality of more than 14,000 children.

making it sustainable

Mothers can then share the knowledge with family and members of the community.

To ensure sustainability we transfer management of the Nutritional Rehabilitation Homes to the government after 5 years.

complementing nutrition programmes

Nepal Youth Foundation we offer training to health care workers and medical students on Management of Pediatric Malnutrition.

how we make a difference

Swapnil’s story

Swapnil was referred to us by local hospital...

Swapnil – 2 years old – was referred by a local hospital to our NRH after colostomy surgery.

At arrival, Swapnil weighed 7.8 kg and was classified as having Severe Acute Malnutrition.

Born with an intestinal disorder, Swapnil underwent 4 separate surgeries, which proved unsuccessful.

The surgeries left him weak and these underlying health issues made it impossible for Swapnil to maintain the correct weight for his age further decreasing his ability to heal and recover successfully.

 

Swapnil gained 2,1 kgs in our home...

 

Within 5 weeks of receiving nutritional therapy at our NRH, Swapnil gained 2.1 kg. Swapnil’s mother commented on how much more energy he has.

Manju feels that thanks to their time at the NRH together, Swapnil is a step closer to his full recovery.

She also understands now how to keep Swapnil healthy.

The NRH provided a safe haven where they needed not worry about financial stress and could concentrate on getting Swapnil healthy.

save a child's life

any amount makes a difference

it’s £420 to restore a child’s health or save its life and empower and train the mother to prevent the problem from happening again