Nirmal Bal Bikas, a government-run special needs school for children and adults with disabilities in Kathmandu. The school is both an educational and residential institution — a place where learning, care and daily life come together.
Like many governmental educational institutions in Nepal, Nirmal Bal Bikas faces ongoing financial challenges. With a fixed government budget, the school cannot afford enough staff or maintain facilities to the level they once had. That’s why hamromaya Nepal e.V. and Project Volunteer Nepal have been supporting this school for many years.
Our recent focus: care, physiotherapy & inclusion
In recent years, our joint work has shifted towards improving the immediate well-being of the children and adults. Hamromaya Nepal e.V. now employs two full-time staff members — a housekeeper and a physiotherapist — directly at the school.
We also built and equipped a physiotherapy room and to support children with limited mobility.
In addition, we organize regular physio sessions, creative programs, and awareness activities to strengthen both body and mind.
As a volunteer, you can be a valuable part of these efforts — especially if you bring ideas, energy, or experience in working with children, special needs education, sports, or therapy.
What your volunteer work can look like
The range of possible activities at Nirmal Bal Bikas is broad.
Your most important contribution is your presence and initiative.
You can join the daily routines, play with the children, help with physical exercises, assist during therapy sessions, or even design small activities on your own.
If you have your own project idea, we encourage you to share it —
hamromaya Nepal may even help to fund it. Is there any better involvement than with your own project?
→ Learn more about how we support your ideas.
What we expect from you
Experience in working with children or people with disabilities is helpful but not required. What truly matters is your empathy, patience, and willingness to get involved. If you come with an open mind and heart, you’ll quickly find your place at the school.
We’ll prepare you for your tasks and support you throughout your stay. A small, kind-hearted team at Nirmal Bal Bikas will help you to adjust and guide you whenever needed. Just be ready to take initiative, to communicate, and to spend time with the children — not just for them.
“It’s not about giving lessons –
it’s about giving time, attention and joy.”
A place full of heart
Nirmal Bal Bikas is located in Bhimsengola, near Old Baneshwor in Kathmandu — an easy but adventurous 40-minute trip from our volunteer accommodation. Our team will accompany you during your first visits.
Founded in the late 1980s, this school was one of the first centers for people with disabilities in Nepal. Over the years, its condition had deteriorated — but since 2012, continuous support from hamromaya Nepal e.V. has led to major improvements: new toilets and showers, a water filtration system, solar panels, a playground, and fully renovated classrooms.
Still, there is much more to do.
Together, we are committed to bringing the school back to its former strength — and most importantly, to creating a place where every child feels safe, cared for, and seen.
Want to join us?
If you’d like to volunteer at Nirmal Bal Bikas, simply send us a message.
There’s no commitment — we’ll gladly answer your questions and discuss what kind of support feels right for you.