15 May Breaking chains: 14 children rescued and thriving
We’re delighted to share the wonderful news that Child Rescue Nepal has freed 14 children from dangerous child labour in Nepal – and they are now safe and rediscovering what it means to be children.
In a recent rescue operation, our team freed 13 children aged 10 to 17 from hazardous work in workshops and restaurants, where they were exposed to sharp tools, hot oil and harmful chemicals. Now safe at our transit home, they’re beginning to enjoy the simple joys of childhood – playing football in trainers on a real pitch instead of rough ground in slippers, visiting the zoo for the first time, and starting to imagine a future shaped by education and care.
“When I was working, I thought earning money was more important,” said one of the boys. “But I was wrong. We need to study first.”
In a separate intervention, a nine-year-old girl (right) was rescued from a tea shop in Kathmandu, where she was working long hours instead of going to school. Our team faced resistance from local authorities, but their persistence paid off. The girl is now safe at Marigold House, our dedicated transit home for girls.
She had been living with her grandmother, who couldn’t afford to send her to school. Through your support, she’ll soon be home with her grandmother, preparing for her first day of school.
A safe return home
Each rescued child is now receiving care, education and counselling, and our team is working closely with their families to create individual reintegration plans. The aim is always a safe return home – when it is in the child’s best interest – and ongoing support to keep them safe and in school.
These rescues are not just about removing children from danger. They are about restoring childhoods.
“I paddled the boat myself across the pond, just like in the movies. It was very fun and exciting,” said one of the boys after his first visit to the zoo.
Thank you for helping us make this vital work possible. Together, we are breaking the chains of child labour and helping children thrive.