Kathmandu, August 24

The Orphan and Helpless Children Society, also known as Mountain Children Home (MCH), an orphanage in Dandagaun, Budhanilkantha, conducted a social audit today.

Thaneshwar Koirala, who presented the MCH's social audit report, stated that it is required by law and various policies to conduct a social audit at the end of each project work.

'Fact sheets, agreements and reports, among others, are supposed to be reviewed during the audit,' he said. 'To accomplish this, I reviewed documents and interviewed a variety of stakeholders, including school teachers, police officers and MCH staff. I also talked with children staying here, ensuring confidentiality.'

According to him, MCH shelters helpless and orphaned children, and rehabilitates them with society after they complete the age of 18.

'Following my thorough review of documents and review, I have found the organisation has followed policies and laws, and maintained governance,' he said.

He also suggested that the organisation be concerned about the land because it belongs to the government.

However, the House meets the government's criteria, which include health, personal, and educational reports for each and every child.

'Overall, MCH is efficient and has been carrying out child development activities, making it a relevant and sustainable organisation for society,' Koirala said. 'MCH's work contributes to SDGs, including no poverty, health and well-being, and quality education, which is also the commitment of the Government of Nepal.'

Samuna BK, a seventh- grade student, stated after hearing the presentation that 'MCH has taken good care of us.' Laxman BK, who is in grade six, seconded Samuna and said that 'the organisation has fulfilled our needs.'

Kumar Tamang, a Dadagaun resident, stated that the organisation had played an important role in Dadagaun's educational development.

Dorje Tamang, who is the principal of Bal Vikas School and also a local resident of Dadagaun, said that MCH had contributed significantly to the overall improvement of children.

'Even management of house and children's facilities is excellent,' he said. 'Children from MCH often get scholarships in even other schools.'