Marlies Kornfeld
Founder and Honorary President
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, ethical 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.
Martin Brauen
President of the Foundation Board
Ronald Gerns
Board of Trustees
Johanna Lenhard
Board of Trustees
Theres Berner
Board of Trustees
Dino Degiorgi
Board of Trustees
Dr. Shanta Dixit
Chairperson
Youton Lama
Managing Director
Mim Hamal
Boardmember
Kumudini Gurung Shrestha
Director Education & Sponsorship
Kelly Gyaltsen
Boardmember
Janak Rijal
Boardmember
Ashish Gajurel
Director Finance
Yadav Dhungana
Boardmember
Where we are
Just outside Kathmandu, near the lovely village of Matatirtha (Mother Earth), lies the Bright Horizon Children’s Home (BHCH).
