Namaste. Welcome to Moonlight Children's Home.

MOONLIGHT CHILDREN’S HOME · NEPAL

A home. A future. A chance to flourish.

Every girl deserves to grow up feeling safe, valued and supported.

Since 2009, Moonlight Children’s Home has provided girls with comprehensive care and access to education. We are based in Godawari near Kathmandu, but welcome girls from different parts of Nepal. Help us build a stable future.

2009caring since 2009
€100average monthly cost of care
≈15 kmGodawari, about 15 km from Kathmandu
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✳ Belonging changes lives

Care is more than a roof over your head

A sense of belonging can change a life.

A safe home, balanced and nutritious meals, schooling and learning materials, healthcare and trusted caregivers all help children flourish. We put each child’s individuality and dignity first, building family bonds and friendships that can last a lifetime.

Home, food and health

We offer nutritious meals, including diets tailored to medical needs or religious beliefs. Each girl has her own bed and space for personal belongings. We provide everyday comfort, psychological support and medical care, including for chronic conditions. The home has several bathrooms and toilets, a kitchen available around the clock and fast Wi-Fi.

Learning & growth

All girls attend schools suited to their ages and abilities. We provide school supplies, places to study and individual plans for independent adulthood. Support continues after they leave the home, including an interest in their education and working lives.

Safety and a family atmosphere

Moonlight Children’s Home is a family-style home where dialogue matters. Physical and psychological violence are not tolerated. We discuss house rules as a community and respect everyone’s rights, opinions and wishes, helping each girl grow up knowing that her voice matters.

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ONE HOME. MANY FUTURES.

ONE HOME. SHARED CARE.

Every girl matters equally.

Every child at Moonlight Children’s Home matters equally. We do not offer virtual adoption of a chosen girl. Donations are pooled and distributed according to need. The average monthly cost per child is €100, although it may vary, for example because of treatment costs or necessary repairs.

Your contribution supports a common budget. It does not create adoption, custody or exclusive access to any child.
How support works

ONE HOME. MANY FUTURES.

€100 a month can sustain everyday care.

A suggested gift of €100 a month reflects the average cost of caring for one girl in 2026. Contributions support all residents and help cover food, accommodation, education, recreation, clothing, footwear and treatment.

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RESPONSIBLE VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer with purpose.

Moonlight Children’s Home welcomes adult women from around the world. Volunteering costs €150 per month, including accommodation, meals and shared activities. Applicants must be able to communicate in English, Nepali or Hindi, show creativity and complete child-safeguarding checks. You may come with a friend or relative: we host up to four women at a time. Under the home’s safeguarding policy, this programme does not accept men.

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MOONLIGHT CHILDREN’S HOME

Moonlight Children's Home in pictures

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Christmas celebration
Christmas celebration
We make time for fun
We make time for fun
The girls love cinema
The girls love cinema
Creative talents among us
Creative talents among us
Celebrating a 16th birthday
Celebrating a 16th birthday
Celebrating together
Celebrating together
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YOUTUBE · MOONLIGHT CHILDREN’S HOME

A story from Moonlight

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MOONLIGHT CHILDREN’S HOME · GODAWARI, NEPAL

Consistent support makes a difference

Consistent support makes a difference

Helping a child takes more than a one-time gift. Regular donations help us plan meals, school materials, safe accommodation, hygiene and medical care. €100 per month was the average cost of caring for one girl in 2026, not a price assigned to a particular child. Donations fund shared needs.

Education, safety and dignity

School is essential, but girls also need time for homework, stable relationships with adults, places to play and support when ill. Child protection means respecting privacy, listening to their voices and responding to risks. We neither allow donors to choose a particular resident nor publish her image solely to raise funds.

Supporting us from Nepal and abroad

Supporters in Nepal can use a domestic bank transfer. Those in the European Union, United States or Australia can use international SWIFT transfers. Revolut, Wise and Remitly may offer alternatives, but eligibility, fees and support for this particular account should be checked before payment. Bank details are available on the donations page.

Responsible volunteering

Working with children requires clear safeguarding rules and preparation. Moonlight accepts enquiries from adult women after screening and subject to local law. The programme fee is €150 per month, with accommodation and meals after approval. Volunteers should not independently publish identifiable children’s photos or replace qualified staff.

Contact - Moonlight Children’s Home

Satdobato-Godawari Road, Taukhel, Godawari-3, 44709 Lalitpur, Nepal

+977 9841973139 · +977 9841732121 · +977 015561131

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Important to know.

No child profiles for selection, no online payment form without verified banking details, and no promises that volunteering replaces professional care. We want supporters to ask good questions.

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Can I adopt a particular child online?+

No. We do not offer online adoption of an individual child. All donations received in our bank account support all children, according to their needs. This approach helps protect residents from discrimination.

Can I pay online?+

Not yet. We are working on this with our Polish partner. For now, payments cannot be completed directly on this site. Verified bank transfer details are available on our donations page.

Who can volunteer in Nepal?+

The programme welcomes adult women from any country, subject to safeguarding checks, local law and our approval. Experience working with children is preferred. We communicate in English, Nepali and Hindi; residents are also interested in learning other languages.

Does the home replace family upbringing?+

We are not a public institution, but a family-style children’s home. We encourage a warm atmosphere, shared decision-making and respect. The home supports girls who might otherwise have fewer opportunities to grow and thrive safely.