The BTO Scholarship Fund provides those in our care in Nepal and Kenya with funds for tertiary study and vocational training. In addition to providing a secure and loving home, we help those in our care to achieve their aspirations and to walk into the world as self-sufficient and empowered young adults. In Nepal and Kenya we work...
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Beyond The Orphanage are delighted to announce that we have begun supporting a local partner working with street kids in Kenya. Kate Fewings, one of our Directors, recently checked-in with the program. Her reflections on the visit are unmistakably heartfelt, and a true mirror of just how special this project is. "My name is Kate, and I’m one of the Directors at Beyond The...
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Child trafficking stories can break your heart. But they can also give you an insight into a terrible and enormous issue in Nepal. Today, we'd like to give you an insight into the story of one young man who was trafficked as a child. His name is Sahas. Sahas lives in Nepal and is supported by Beyond the...
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This year marks ten years of Beyond the Orphanage! In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, our CEO filmed a video to explain a little more about our programs and what they're about. Here's a recap of the video, taken live from one of our programs based in Pokhara in Nepal. “We arrived in Kathmandu on...
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With 10 years of hard work under our belt, Beyond the Orphanage has helped over 1,000 orphaned children in Ethiopia and Nepal. Here’s a fact: we couldn’t have done it without you. That’s why we’re celebrating over the next ten days by giving our supporters and donors behind-the-scenes updates from the field. Check out the videos our CEO...
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Avid travellers Emily and Terry spent a year travelling the world and even hiked the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Having seen the sights, soaked in the culture, and hiked the mountains, we asked Terry to share his thoughts on the beauty of Nepal. Here are Terry's top reasons why visiting Nepal will be one of the best things you...
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It can be overwhelming to choose from the many charities and nonprofits offering child sponsorship programs. It's the paradox of choice! - how do you make sure that your gift is going towards a cause that you truly believe in? It's incredibly important to make sure that you figure out what cause you want to have an...
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Have you ever stopped to think about what your life would be like if you hadn't grown up with your family around? Imagine all the life skills and emotional support you would have missed. Here are four reasons why foster care and kinship care for children is better. 1. One-on-one attention Our Founder, Geoff Hucker, started visiting Ethiopia some...
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New beginnings at Beyond the Orphanage (BTO) don’t just happen for children, but for their families and communities too. Meet Berta, BTO’s talented artist Berta is a healthy energetic young man who loves to draw. He dreams of becoming an agricultural researcher and to create art in his spare time. Both of Berta’s parents passed away during his...
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Beyond The Orphanage is a nonprofit with a belief in the strength of family and community. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that Beyond The Orphanage ambassador and talented musician, Matt Boylan-Smith, will be hosting a live music event in his hometown community of Bathurst, NSW! The music showcase, Troubadours for Change, will be opened by Bathurst Mayor,...
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