KATHMANDU: Businessman Dr. Shesh Ghale and his wife Jamuna Gurung have announced a donation of Rs 578.5 million through the MIT Group Foundation to support children affected by the Bhote Koshi floods.
The foundation has entered into an agreement with the National Child Rights Council to provide assistance to children under 18 who lost their guardians due to the disaster.
Under the agreement, the foundation will cover expenses for education up to grade 12, food, housing, clothing, healthcare, and other essential needs. The support is not limited to immediate relief but is intended to provide sustained assistance in the coming years, ensuring the children can continue their studies and meet their basic requirements.
Expressing his sentiments on social media, Dr. Ghale stated that he and his wife were deeply moved by the suffering of the children and families left destitute by the floods.
He noted that the water levels may recede, but the problems caused by the flood remain. ‘We consider it a privilege to be able to help them not only during this difficult time but also in the years to come,’ he said, adding that the initiative aims to help the children remain optimistic about their future.
