SOS Hermann Gmeiner Higher Secondary School

SOS Hermann Gmeiner Higher Secondary School is located in the outskirts of Itahari in Sunsari district in the eastern part of the country. The school was established in 1993 and now it runs classes from Nursery to Class Twelve. There is Grade Teaching up to Class two and Management stream in Classes Eleven and Twelve. With the dedication and the hard work of the team of staff here, the necessary support of SOS Children's Villages Nepal, SOS Children's Village Itahari , parents, guardians, local offices and other well-wishers, the school has become a centre of academic excellence. The school has made remarkable achievements in academic as well as in extra-curricular activities and has been able to win several National as well as regional level awards. In 2058 B.S, the school was declared as the best school in Eastern Development Region for best result in SLC by the Ministry of Education, Nepal Government. We are non – governmental and non-denominational organisation, working primarily to ensure the future of the children who have lost or are at the risk of losing parental care. We work in the communities to strengthen the families and safeguard the future of the children. By ensuring the children’s future, we aim to develop the society and the nation as a whole. All the work we do is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors, institutional and corporate partners, and loyal friends worldwide. Your help is needed too.

Our Vision

EVERY CHILD BELONGS TO A FAMILY Family is the heart of society. Within a family each child is protected and enjoys a sense of belonging. Here, children learn values, share responsibilities and form life-long relationships. A family environment gives them a solid foundation on which to build their lives. EVERY CHILD GROWS WITH LOVE Through love and acceptance, emotional wounds are healed and confidence is built. Children learn to trust and believe in themselves and others. With this self-assurance each child can recognise and fulfil his or her potential. EVERY CHILD GROWS WITH RESPECT Each child's voice is heard and taken seriously. Children participate in making decisions that affect their lives and are guided to take a leading role in their own development. The child grows with respect and dignity as a cherished member of his or her family and society. EVERY CHILD GROWS WITH SECURITY Children are protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation and are kept safe during natural disaster and war. Children have shelter, food, health care and education. These are the basic requirements for the sound development of all children.

Our Mission

WE BUILD FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED We work for children who are orphaned, abandoned or whose families are unable to care for them. We give these children the opportunity to build lasting relationships within a family. Our family approach in the SOS Children's Village is based on four principles: Each child needs a mother, and grows up most naturally with brothers and sisters, in their own house, within a supportive village environment. WE HELP THEM SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES We enable children to live according to their own culture and religion, and to be active members of the community. We help children to recognise and express their individual abilities, interests and talents. We ensure that children receive the education and skills training they need to be successful and contributing members of society. WE SHARE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES We share in community life and respond to the social development needs of society's most vulnerable children and young people. We establish facilities and programmes that aim to strengthen families and prevent the abandonment of children. We join hands with community members to provide education and health care, and respond to emergencies.