The Onni Project
A completed chapter — 14 years of care, love and opportunity for 16 young lives in Pokhara, Nepal.
Onni Children's House opened in Pokhara, Nepal, in October 2008 and provided a loving, safe home for 16 orphaned, abandoned and at-risk children. The house closed in October 2022 after 14 years of care, with the young people ready to lead independent lives.
Today, they are studying, working and building their own futures, with some now studying or working overseas. Wind of Change continues to provide guidance, emotional support and partial financial support where needed.
The Onni Project was established and managed jointly by Wind of Change International and Namaste Community Foundation (NCF Nepal).
Our Vision
"Childhood is the foundation stone upon which stands the whole life structure. The seed sown in childhood blossoms into the tree of life" — Gandhi
When we first opened Onni Children's House in 2008, our vision was to give an opportunity for new life to orphaned, abandoned and at-risk Nepalese children and provide for their needs in a loving, safe environment where they can receive every opportunity to grow up as happy, well-balanced members of society with hope for a bright future.
Living in a safe home receiving a proper education, the Onni children would become confident and strong members of the society. Through access to knowledge, skills and qualifications, they would later be able to secure a financially healthy future, which in turn would benefit not only themselves, but their families and community as well.
Together we did it!
The House
Onni Children's House — what an incredible success story! Together we did it and gave 16 previously disadvantaged children a safe childhood in a home full of love, care and guidance.
Onni House opened on the 26th of October 2008 and for 14 years provided a home for 16 young lives. Throughout the years, the regular daily activities in the house ensured that the children were growing up in the best possible environment. Proper nutrition, clothing, sports activities, medical care, counselling and guidance were all an important part of the children's everyday lives.
Now these young people are reintegrated back into society and we continue to guide and support them and also provide partial financial support for those who need.
Staff Capacity
It is imperative that even after reintegration our children are given high quality care and support in navigating their independent lives. Our highly competent and experienced local staff ensures this.