Dear Potential Donors,
SAPA is appealing for $250,000 AUD's in sponsorship funds for the AHON-SODA. The project is in partnership with Angels' Heaven Orphanage Nepal (AHON) and consists of the construction of a new sustainable rural based permanent residence and farm to be built on land currently owned by AHON.
AHON is located in Kathmandu. It has been operating successfully for eleven years and is currently in the care of twenty orphan children. Recently, the orphanage has been suffering from financial difficulties and there is an immediate need to relocate the orphanage to a more sustainable location. This proposed move will eliminate leasing agreements, and reduce ongoing costs for the future operation of the orphanage. The proposed annual saving for the orphanage would be in the vicinity of 250,000 RS (4000 USD's). This is money that is desperately needed to maintain the orphans with good education, medical and general needs. This project needs to happen urgently because of an increasing lack of funds to maintain the orphanage.
The building will allow the orphanage to reach a future level of sustainability that will require less funds to operate. The proposed building location is on land owned by orphanage founder, Mr. Amrit Bikram Shahi (St. Angel) in Maidikot Village three hours drive from Kathmandu. The 12 acre block of land is located in a very environmentally fertile area with fresh air, spring water, panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range, located in an authentic cultural environment with a historically rich background. The plan involves setting up a farm to grow basic organic foods that the orphans can help tender to. This will include: millet, rice, corn and other vegetables. In addition to this the orphans will be able to attend the local government school. The permanent residence for the orphanage will provide a more stable long term environment for the children.
SAPA plans to develop the design and fundraise for this endeavour from Australia. Once the funds have been raised SAPA plans to begin assisting AHON in the construction in Nepal. The target date for completing the project is 2010-2011.
Please contact us by email if you would like to make a direct bank deposit (preferred) or make a Paypal donation.
Yours Sincerely,
