Orphanages in Nepal

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Orphanages in Nepal

Nepal is one of the most war-torn and chaotic regions within South Asia. Consequently, the quality of law enforcement, security, and other social services has reduced considerably. In particular, social services within the country have degenerated to a level where children are threatened from different direction including from child traffickers and other criminal masterminds. Protecting the young, defenseless, and innocent children becomes the highest priority for the federal government that works in conjunction with the private sector and passionate individuals. Children orphanages are at the heart of the administration of these child trafficking and kidnapping problems. This advanced state of corruption and unlawfulness that targets children as their victims is further worsened by abject poverty in most of the rural areas of Nepal. One of the pertinent questions concerning the state of child insecurity especially within orphanages is what is the existing research on living standards and welfare arrangements for orphaned children in Nepal?

Orphanhood and Living Arrangements of Children in Nepal

The article by Guragain, Paudel, Lim, and Choonpradub discusses the effect of living standards on the overall physical, emotional, and social development in children. The study sought to investigate the living arrangements for ordinary and orphaned children using data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey for two separate years. By analyzing the data from the surveys, it was discovered that the number of paternal orphans was more than double that of maternal orphans in Nepal. Approximately 23% of the total number of paternal orphans still lived with their biological mothers. The study revealed that the majority of orphans lived in the dilapidated neighborhoods with little adult supervision. The paper was highly detailed, especially in the data analysis section. The level of information processed on the orphan situation in Nepal allows the reader to understand the gravity of the situation accurately.

From Maid to Mother

This paper offered a case study of a task to enhance the health, welfare, and growth of children from delivery to 6 years old in a single Nepalese orphanage. Two separate interventions were carried out. These were enhancements of tangible infrastructure and guidance, mentoring, and assistance for care giving employees. Because of these involvements, positive results in the children’s wellbeing and development were realized, including a drop in infectious diseases and improved social connections with caregivers. One of the main aspects of the training program was the regular meetings among the caregivers to share their proposals and experiences, and gradually acknowledged their central role in the all-round development of children under their watch (Wright et al. 56). This article is relevant to the central thesis that is the state of orphanages in Nepal. However, the paper addressed the issue from a caregiver’s perspective. This allows the reader to experience the challenges faced by caregivers and offer feasible solutions. Most of the orphanages are administered by non-profit organizations, and this implies that they are mostly underfunded. This makes it easy for the caregivers and other staff to engage in corrupt deals such as child trafficking and kidnapping with other criminal enterprises. However, with the increased appreciation for the duty, the house cleaners asked to change their names to mothers. This was because they realized their long-term contribution to the children of Nepal.

The Lost Childhood of Street Children in Nepal

In the current situation of military conflict in Nepal, children’s security is at risk. There is an urgency to tackle all elements of children’s rights with the intention of reaching out to the children in danger. One of the most threatened groups is children living on the street. These street children are exposed to a high level of unsanitary conditions, risky employment opportunities, and violent gangs. These street children are a direct consequence of poverty and social irresponsibility (Basnet and Hertzog 18). While the sparse child welfare organizations in the country attempt to lower the number of children on the streets, Nepalese street children are still a dominant part of their cities. On these streets, children are either considered victims or criminals. This study focused on the street children context and posted the following questions. What were the causative agents of the increasing number of orphans and street children within Nepal? What was the best way to help the street children rehabilitate themselves? What were the various risk factors that street children in Nepal experienced? This paper took on a unique perspective in addressing the problem of street children on Nepal streets. The structure semi-formal and captured the personal views of a professional in the social sector.

The Lucrative Business of Children

This article addressed the mounting problem of child trafficking cartels that source their minors from child orphanages in Nepal. Mira Saxe-Smith created a detailed network that included the tourism sector, child trafficking cartels, law enforcement agencies and economic conditions. Poverty and the introduction of international criminal activity have contributed towards increased child trafficking in Nepal (Saxe-Smith 19). The paper alas outlined the way in which the orphanages were being used for unscrupulous activities such as money laundering, prostitution and headquarters for gang activity. This paper was appropriate for the study as it contained excellent primary data. It used a collection of interviews and testimonies from Nepalese professionals, witnesses, and social workers to build a solid case against the current administration of most orphanages in the country. Furthermore, the analysis of quantitative data in the paper improved the statistical evidence and overall quality.

Works Cited

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Basnet, Preeti, and Jodie Hertzog. The Lost Childhood of Street Children in Nepal. 2010. Print.

Guragain, Arjun Mani, Binita Kumari Paudel, Apiradee Lim, and Chamnein Choonpradub. “Orphanhood and Living Arrangements of Children in Nepal.” Asian Social Science. 11.12 (2015): 84-92. Print.

Saxe-Smith, Mira. The Lucrative Business of Children: a Study of Child Trafficking in Nepalese Orphanages. SIT Digital Collections, 2015. Print.

Wright, Amy C, Dhirendra Lamsal, Mukunda Ksetree, Aalok Sharma, and Kenneth Jaffe. “From Maid to Mother: Transforming Facilities, Staff Training, and Caregiver Dignity in an Institutional Facility for Young Children in Nepal.” Infant Mental Health Journal. 35.2 (2014): 132-143. Print.

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