Follow the developments in Sailung, Nepal and the foundation
The Ton Memorial School Sailung Foundation continues Ton van den Brink's dream to make good education possible for children in the area around the Sailung mountain in Nepal, 100 km east of Kathmandu. Illiteracy in the area is high (>80%) and many parents cannot afford education for their children. To improve the standard of living in the area, good education is of great importance. With the construction of the beautiful school and a birthing center, great steps forward have been taken.
Now the foundation focuses on sustainable development of agriculture by introducing new crops and techniques. You can support us with this very direct good cause for families and their living environment.
Construction has been completed and the community has once again put in a great effort in the construction process. On April 1, 2024, the birth center was festively handed over to the VDC and the community in the presence of many invited guests.
Dr. Uddave Koirala will take the lead. The VDC [Village Development Committee] has guaranteed the operation and maintenance of the centre.
The economic significance of local agriculture is great. But still very traditional. The start has been made and all tests with new crops such as beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, apples, kiwis, mushrooms and even tea went well. In addition to the 100+ families, another 80 families will join in the follow-up through the SATSh project.
The beautiful school building that was completed within 2 years is running at full speed. The school is developing as a center for community support through the expansion of facilities including: library, internet, school kitchen, school garden, adult education, women's group, savings group….
Our school is growing and flourishing!
Children enjoy going to school, and parents see the importance of good education. The VDC has recognized the quality of our education and will merge the school with two other schools in the region. Thanks to our child sponsors, we can continue to support education financially for the time being.
We want to build a better future for the children and community from the Sailung region in Nepal. The Ton Memorial School Sailung Foundation offers help and provides future prospects with smart, lasting solutions.
