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Nepal GoodWeave Foundation marked a momentous occasion at its Transit Home, Hamro Ghar, with the celebration of its Annual Day and the Common Birthday of the children under its care. This year holds special significance as the foundation commemorates 30 years of its establishment and 20 years of its unique tradition of celebrating the collective birthday of rescued and rehabilitated children.

The venue, beautifully adorned with paper crafts created by the children, radiated warmth and creativity. The event was chaired by the foundation’s President, Ubaraj Bhandari, with Kageshwori Manohara Municipality Deputy Mayor, Ms. Shanta Thapa, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Thapa delivered an inspiring speech, applauding the foundation’s relentless efforts in combating child labor, particularly in the carpet industry.

General Secretary Kiran Thapa welcomed the attendees with a heartfelt address and provided a brief overview of the organization’s impactful work over the past three decades. Additional notable speakers included Santosh Maharjan from Consortium Nepal, Ms. Samjhana Pradhan, Executive Head of GoodWeave Certification Nepal, Shanta Pokharel from  Kageshwori Manohara Municipality and Dr. Rupa Munakarmi. All highlighted the foundation’s significant contributions to rescuing and empowering vulnerable children.

The children of Hamro Ghar took center stage with vibrant performances, including cultural dances, dramatic skits, and poetry recitals. Many shared their personal stories of overcoming hardships, and recent graduates inspired the audience with their success stories, showcasing the transformative impact of the foundation’s work.

The highlight of the event was the common birthday celebration, where the children cut a cake together, symbolizing unity and joy. Business houses, social organizations, and individuals came forward with thoughtful gifts to make the day even more special for the children.

In his closing remarks, President Ubaraj Bhandari expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to eradicating child labor and providing rehabilitative care for rescued children.

People’s News Monitoring Service.