Our Story

SONRISA is a collective effort of a group of enthusiastic youths who are willing to commit themselves to social welfare. With the encouragement from foreign friends (Miss Luisa Gonzalez Spain, Mr. Ivan from France, Mr. Yohan Pour UK and Miss Anna Chabin Switzerland), we pursue the vision to work proactively for the betterment of lives of orphaned, semi-orphaned and abandoned children who are deprived of virtually everything; fundamental needs, education and supports.

To start with, we had nothing but the energy and enthusiasm. We took initiation under the leadership of Mr. Bishnu Rai. The SON became operational in a rented flat at Maharajgunj, Kathmandu keeping in mind an easy access to school, hospital and transportation.

During the initial phase, the support from Miss Luisa, Mr. Ivan, Mr. Yohan and Miss Anna were instrumental to develop internal infrastructure of SON and raising fund to operate the organization. In this project, Mr. Gyan Bahadur Lama, Secretary, DCWC provided us with invaluable suggestions and guidance regarding the official formalities and co-ordination with other organization.

The Children at the SON belong to different regions of Nepal and have been brought to us by various governmental bodies. Most of the children became orphans due to untimely demise of their parents while some are victims of domestic violence.

Mr. Bishnu Rai (in November 2007), President of SON visited different countries of Europe spreading words about the orphanage and the orphans in Nepal to expand partnership with donor individuals/organizations. During his visit, we earned very warm and aspiring response from international community.

By this time, we have accomplished a successful year and have made gradual and steady progress in operating the organization and nursing children.