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, 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.
Ronald Gerns
Board of Trustees
Ute Eggert, M.A.
Board of Trustees
Theres Berner
Board of Trustees
Dino Degiorgi
President
Sandra Wirz
Co-President
Bob van Orsouw
Board of Trustees
Dr. Shanta Dixit
Chairperson
Ang Tsering Lama
(Honorary Founder Board)
Binod Lama
(Honorary Founder Board)
Dawa Porong
(Honorary Founder Board)
Kumudini Gurung Shrestha
Director Education & Sponsorship
Ashish Gajurel
Director Finance
Youton Lama
Managing Director
Mim Hamal
Boardmember
Where we are
Just outside Kathmandu, near the lovely village of Matatirtha (Mother Earth), lies the Bright Horizon Children’s Home (BHCH).
