Beyond The Orphanage

We support in-country partners to care for orphaned children in Nepal, Ethiopia and Kenya through our unique kinship/foster care model.

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This is Chadani. She's 12 years old and was living on the streets. We took Chadani into our dedicated family home where she is now thriving. Chadani has a family because of the generosity of others. This Christmas give the greatest gift of all - give a child a family.

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The folks at Anomaly are donating 1/3 of sales from the Monstapals kids app to BTO! Get downloading now for hours of holiday fun. Check out our latest blog post for all the details - https://t.co/Ac5gu91l2G

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These children now live in our family dedicated home where they are loved and cared for. It is a huge responsibility to care for these children, ensure they are healthy and to educate them. We can’t do this alone. Give a child a family this Christmas and become a sponsor.

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Max, who is five years old, lives in our dedicated family home in Nepal. He loves playing with his new brothers and sisters and can now relax safe in the knowledge that he has a family to care for him. Become a sponsor and change a life for good. https://t.co/TjtzXwZ7t8

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Today is World Children's Day marking the date in 1959 when the UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. These agreements have transformed children's lives around the world - a reason to smile!

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Today we are celebrating International Day of the Girl which recognises girls as unscripted and unstoppable! Thanks to your support these BTO girls now have the security of a home, the love of a family, access to education and healthcare and a belief in themselves as unstoppable.

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Meet Sujan - our amazing field officer helping children in Nepal impacted by HIV/AIDS get the help they need. He walks long distances to meet families living in remote villages where they are often ostracised and have little understanding of what they are dealing with.

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This week we've been celebrating International Youth Day and global efforts to make education more inclusive. We offer young people the chance to complete a tertiary education or vocational studies, while supporting younger ones to receive a quality education at a school level.

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2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages, highlighting the role languages play in daily lives and in establishing peace in the world. Within the BTO families, there is a vibrant mix of languages spoken. Here's to celebrating this diversity in families everywhere!

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In Kenya our partners Alfajiri, provide a centre for children living on the street, with grass and trees, a playing field, basketball court, dining hall, computer room and art space. It's a respite from the polluted streets of Nairobi and an opportunity to showcase their talents!

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Suraj and Chandu lost both parents when they were 6 and 7 years old. Chandu was sent to India to work as a domestic maid and Suraj found himself on the streets. Read how they were reunited and their lives completely transformed in our eBook - head to our website to download now!

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In Kenya we are working with Australian artist Lenore Boyd to provide art workshops for the street children of Nairobi, recognising the value of art therapy for these young, vulnerable kids. Through this work Lenore is changing lives and bringing joy to many homeless children.

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At BTO today we couldn't be prouder! Peter Banki, one of our founding members, has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List with a Member of the Order (AM) and Kerry Pryor, has also been recognised with a Medal of the Order (OAM). We are immensely proud of them both.

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"I started this job thinking maybe my little effort of goodness will help someone even if it is in a small way." Mausam Gurung is head of our outreach program in Nepal helping kids infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Couldn't be prouder to be working with amazing women like her!

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A shout out to all our donors, supporters and friends - you make us want to dance! Thank you for being so amazing. You're sparking joy.!
Photo Kerry Pryor.

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Love seeing our community grow in Nepal with the launch of our new outreach program. BTO Child Sponsorship Co-ordinator, Kerry Pryor, is in Pokhara helping us reach out to families in remote, isolated areas so more children can have an education, healthcare and a happy childhood.

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We all deserve a childhood. Thank you for investing in their future and for giving them a family! https://t.co/SqvU5WDzpj

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It's International Day of Families and we are celebrating by welcoming six new kids into the BTO family in Nepal! Rescued from high-risk situations, these children have now been given a loving home, food, an education and healthcare. Meet Ashi one of our new kids on the block.

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Happy Mother's Day for Sunday 12 May! To celebrate we are sharing a recipe for one of the children's favourite dishes - Nepalese Chicken in Gravy. Delicious!
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Congratulations to Sahas for taking out second prize in the Birgunj art competition. Beautiful work. Well done!