MIT Foundation Pledges NPR 57.85 Crore for Orphaned Children in Bhote Koshi
Summary
The MIT Foundation will provide NPR 57 crore 85 lakh to support the education, health, nutrition, and care of children orphaned by the Bhote Koshi flood. A memorandum of understanding was signed with the National Child Rights Council to prioritize family-based care for affected children under 18.
Key Points
- The MIT Foundation has pledged NPR 57 crore 85 lakh for children who lost their parents in Bhote Koshi.
- A memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Child Rights Council and the MIT Foundation in Kathmandu.
- The support will cover education, health, nutrition, and psychosocial care for children under 18, with family-based care prioritized.
- The National Child Rights Council will identify beneficiaries and coordinate child protection, while the foundation will provide financial and technical assistance.
