MIT Group Foundation and National Child Rights Council Partner to Support Bhotekoshi Flood-Affected Children
The Ton News | Special Report
September 29, 2026
Kathmandu: MIT Group Foundation and Nepal’s National Child Rights Council (NCRC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide long-term education, protection and wellbeing support to children affected by the devastating 2026 Bhotekoshi flood.
The partnership has been established under MIT Group Foundation’s Nepal Flood 2026 initiative and focuses on children who lost one or both parents as a direct consequence of the flood and are facing economic and social hardship.
Under the program, up to 110 verified school-age children are expected to receive long-term support. Priority will be given to children who have lost both parents and those identified as being at greatest risk.
Individualised Education and Wellbeing Support
Support will be tailored to the circumstances of each child through individual education and wellbeing plans.
Depending on assessed needs, assistance may include school and examination fees, books and learning materials, uniforms, healthcare and insurance, nutrition and living expenses, transportation, psychosocial support, child protection and family-based care.
Subject to continued eligibility and participation, the support is intended to continue until the children complete Grade 12.
Partnership with the National Child Rights Council
Under the MoU, the National Child Rights Council will coordinate the identification and verification of eligible children in collaboration with relevant local authorities and government records.
MIT Group Foundation will provide approved financial and technical assistance while overseeing monitoring, reporting and financial transparency.
Both organisations have also committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of participating children, preventing duplication of assistance and regularly reviewing their educational progress, health, protection and overall wellbeing.
Field Assessment in Flood-Affected Areas
The agreement follows a series of field engagements by MIT Group Foundation representatives in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi flood.
Foundation representatives visited Nuwakot to assess the situation of flood-affected children and families, understand their immediate and long-term needs, and engage with local stakeholders involved in recovery efforts.
The Foundation also visited temporary accommodation in Lalitpur, where children affected by the flood are currently staying.
The visits provided an opportunity to understand challenges related to education, healthcare, nutrition, accommodation and psychosocial wellbeing. The findings are expected to inform the next phase of implementation alongside formal beneficiary verification and individual needs assessments.
Long-Term Commitment of Up to NPR 578.5 Million
MIT Group Foundation has proposed an indicative long-term planning envelope of up to NPR 578.5 million over approximately 10 years for the initiative.
However, the actual expenditure will depend on the verified number of eligible children, their individual needs, approved annual and child-specific plans, complementary assistance available from other sources and applicable governance approvals.
For the first year, the planning limit is up to NPR 300,000 per child. The amount is not an automatic fixed grant and will depend on individual needs and approved plans.
Dr. Shesh Ghale: “They Have Not Been Forgotten”
MIT Group Foundation Chairman Dr. Shesh Ghale said the initiative represents a commitment that goes beyond immediate disaster relief.
“For us, this is about more than funding. It is about making a lasting commitment to support these children as they grow and helping ensure that the hardship they have experienced does not determine the opportunities they have in life.”
He further emphasised the importance of ensuring that affected children feel supported during their recovery.
“Above all, we want them to know they have not been forgotten.”
Next Steps
Implementation will now proceed through the identification and verification of eligible children, assessment of individual circumstances, development of education and wellbeing plans, annual implementation arrangements and continuous monitoring.
Through the partnership, MIT Group Foundation and the National Child Rights Council have reaffirmed their commitment to helping children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood continue their education in safety and dignity while building a secure future within supportive family and community environments.
The Ton News | Special Report
Source: MIT Group Foundation
September 29, 2026
