New building : up and running !

For several years, we had been looking for ways to increase the space available for the children of the center so that they could study in better conditions.

What we had before the project began was:
* 50 children from 6 to 18 years old sharing four bedrooms
* A dining room that was used for all the activities: study hall, playroom, rest room…
* A kitchen that was too small and not well-suited for our needs
* Nowhere to store food and clothes.

We have worked on this project since 2011 so that the children could pursue their studies under the best circumstances. The building is now finished thanks to the financial support from Swiss and French donors.

Work started on 1 January 2013 and was completed 14 months later. The two-storey building has a terrace and a total ground surface area of 629 m2. The outside of the building is in the style of traditional Newari constructions.

What the teenagers of Sagarmatha think:

“We are happy about this construction, even if we realize that the play area that we usually use is not as big. The building we were using was not very practical, especially during summer or when it is raining. We had to study, eat and play in the same room. We are ready to take care of it, to keep it clean and follow the house rules that we will have in this new building. It is a great change for all of us.” Anil

“After 10 years and a lot of unforgettable memories in our old home, we are happy to have moved into the new building. Everyone is very happy about it. We would like to show our appreciation towards those who enables this project to become a reality.” Madan

“We are very happy about the construction of the new building. The house we were living in was not very comfortable; our kitchen and our storage space were too crowded. There was nowhere to put our shoes. With this new house, we have enough space for the kitchen, a storage room, a dining room, etc. We feel much more comfortable there than in our old house.” Sanju