Albella Boys Home

About the school

Our charity provides a safe and supportive hostel for around 120 boys from local families. It is dedicated to offering free education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that those with the greatest need have access to learning and opportunity. 

Students are primarily Indian and Nepali boys aged between 5 and 19. Many come from very challenging circumstances, with most having lost at least one parent.

Alongside the residential boys, the school also educates around 40 non-resident girls who attend as day scholars.

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.

Meet the principal

Naomi Surname

The Gainlove Global aid network is hosting an event to educate our community about the services we provide and our foundational Family Support Principles.
We will highlight voices and stories from community members impacted by The Gainlove Global aid network. We will also have a keynote speaker discussing social and racial equity and its impact on individuals and community outcomes. Our keynote speaker will be providing a deeper dive on the discussion of racial equity with a series that will follow our event in the winter of 2025.

Where it all happens...

We’re a top-rated humanitarian organization focused on ending generational poverty through a proven approach. Over the past 80 years, we’ve developed a high-impact methodology that empowers children and youth to break free from poverty. With your support, children receive access to health care, educational resources and life-changing programs in safe, clean spaces.

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

In the heart of Himalayas for nearly 70 years

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