About the school
Our charity provides education and accommodation for over 100 boys. The home is situated in one of the most remote parts of the world, where there is social security and the jobs for those with no profession are often poorly paid and involve dangerous or physical labour. It is very difficult for poor families, where a parent has passed away or a family member is unwell. We help these children, who are economic orphans and really need help. Alongside the residential boys, the school also educates around 40 non-resident girls.
Students are primarily Indian and Nepali boys aged between 5 and 19. Many come from very challenging circumstances. The school is open to children of all religions and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and respectful community. It is run entirely by Indian staff, many of whom are Gurkhas, with a deep respect for the Hindu culture of the region.
The impact of this education is clear in the paths students go on to follow. Graduates have progressed to university, trained as electricians, joined the army or police force, and built careers in catering and hospitality – creating brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Rather than ending support at a fixed age, the charity encourages students to pursue their education as long as their ambition and ability take them.
Meet the principal
Naomi Lyngdoh
The Board of Trustees in India unanimously elected Naomi as the new Principal of the school, recognising her outstanding leadership, commitment to education, and dedication to the welfare of every child. Having grown up in the children’s home in the Himalayas that she now leads, she has a unique understanding of the school’s mission and values. Her earlier career as an international air hostess gave her valuable experience of different cultures, communication, and leadership, broadening her perspective before she returned to serve the community that shaped her own life. As Principal, her priorities are to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, provide strong leadership and support for the teaching staff, and promote the wellbeing and development of every student. She is committed to maintaining the school’s core values of compassion, integrity, respect, and excellence, ensuring that every child is educated in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment.
Where it all happens...
The school is split between two sites, which are a short walk apart. The younger boys sleep and have their lessons on the primary school site. The older boys have dormitories and then attend the local secondary school. All boys eat together in the dining room on the secondary school site.
The primary school site:

Primary school building

The playground

Queuing for tea in the morning
The secondary school site:

Main house

Dining Room

Football
Day scholarships for girls
Indian law forbids girls from living on the same premises. Therefore, we provide school fees for girls to attend the local secondary school. We also give them rice and pocket money, so they do not work.
In the heart of Himalayas for nearly 70 years