A fund to rescue children from slavery in Nepal

We are delighted to share the news that on the 9th of August, we rescued TWO boys from a restaurant in Kathmandu. Both boys were very young – aged just 12. If you know any 12-year-olds, you will know what an incredibly vulnerable age this can be. 

The rescue mission was undertaken by our staff team, with back up from local police and representatives from the Department of Labour. As both boys were so young, they were initially tearful and scared about what was happening. However Dilu, our experienced Rescue Co-ordinator, was able to reassure them that they were safe and hadn't done anything wrong. 

One of the boys was brought up without a mother, and his father used to take him to work with him at a brick kiln. The boy hasn't been to school for many years. Both boys tell us they were regularly beaten and have shown us their injuries. 

On the 15th of August, we rescued three boys from a metal factory in Kathmandu. They were just 11-years-old but we believe they had been working for up to two years. 

They were forced to use harsh chemicals to polish statues, leaving them with untreated acid burns. They worked extremely long hours without proper food. All three of the boys have scars and wounds from their labours. 

Currently, we know little of their stories. They were initially very upset, but are beginning to trust us and adjust to their new surroundings. The care staff in the Transit Home are doing everything they can to support them. 

Thank you to all those who continue to donate in response to these rescues. We are so thankful to those who have helped us to give these extremely vulnerable boys a second chance in life.