
The Bright Horizon Children’s Home and School provides a home in a safe environment and access to education for disadvantaged children from the Himalayan region – regardless of their religious, ethnic and social background.
The approximately 250 children live together in family structures and learn early to take responsibility for themselves and the community.
Nepal – Help for children from the roof of the world
Nepal attracts alpinists and tourists from all over the world with its breathtaking eight-thousanders. The landlocked country, bordered by India and China, looks back on an ancient and eventful history.
Short film from the year 2008
Bright Horizon Children’s Home in numbers
Children
between 5 and 18 years of age find a safe home with us
Adults
care for the welfare of the children. At the BHCH, 24 teachers teach and a further 23 people work in care, household and gardening, and administration.
Young people
already benefit from their education and lead an independent life.
Children
were recorded at the Bright Horizon Children’s Home to this day.
Who we are
As a foundation board we are the link between Nepal and Switzerland.


Ronald Gerns

Ute Eggert, M.A.

Theres Berner

Dino Degiorgi

Sandra Wirz

Esther Seidel

Dr. Shanta Dixit

Ang Tsering Lama

Binod Lama

Dawa Porong

Kumudini Gurung Shrestha

Ashish Gajurel

Youton Lama

Mim Hamal
Where we are
Just outside Kathmandu, near the lovely village of Matatirtha (Mother Earth), lies the Bright Horizon Children’s Home (BHCH).