20 Children Under Two Rescued From Nepal Children’s Organisation Home After Serious Health And Safety Risks Found

The government has rescued 20 children under the age of two from the Nepal Children’s Organisation home in Naxal, Kathmandu, after an inspection found unsafe and extremely poor living conditions.

The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security said the rescue was carried out after it received complaints and video footage showing the children living in a severely neglected environment.

A joint team from the ministry and Child Helpline 104 inspected the childcare facility on Saturday, Shrawan 2, and immediately started the rescue process.

Inspection Finds Poor Sanitation And Stagnant Water

During the inspection, the monitoring team found that sanitation inside the childcare home was extremely poor.

The toilets and bathrooms were dirty, slippery and unsafe, while water had accumulated inside parts of the building.

The team also found children from different age groups being kept together in the same area without proper arrangements.

The ministry said such conditions created serious risks to the children’s health, safety and overall development.

Major problems found during the inspection included:

• Extremely poor cleanliness and sanitation

• Dirty and slippery toilets and bathrooms

• Stagnant water inside the building

• Risk of infectious disease outbreaks

• Children of different age groups kept together

• Unsafe and poorly managed accommodation

Ministry Says Previous Instructions Were Ignored

The ministry said it had repeatedly instructed the Nepal Children’s Organisation to improve the physical condition of the Naxal facility.

Officials had also directed the organisation to strengthen sanitation management and create a safer and more organised living environment for the children.

Representatives of the organisation had previously been called to the ministry for discussions.

However, the ministry said the expected improvements were not made despite repeated instructions and requests.

The lack of action eventually led the government to conduct an on-site inspection and begin the immediate rescue of the children.

Videos Revealed Risk Of Disease Outbreak

The ministry said it recently received video footage from local stakeholders, individuals and some employees working at the childcare home.

The videos reportedly showed water collecting inside the building, extremely poor sanitation and conditions that could potentially lead to the spread of disease.

Some employees had also shared the actual condition of the facility through social media.

Based on the complaints and evidence, the ministry coordinated with Child Helpline 104 and began the first phase of the rescue operation.

12 Boys And Eight Girls Moved To Safety

A total of 20 children below the age of two were transferred to a safe location during the first phase.

The rescued children include:

• 12 boys

• Eight girls

The ministry said coordination is underway with the relevant agencies for their protection, medical examinations, care and rehabilitation.

Authorities will assess the health condition of each child and provide the necessary treatment and support.

Legal Process Underway

The ministry has started the necessary documentation and legal process related to the incident.

Officials will also continue monitoring and evaluating the condition of the children who remain at the facility.

Further decisions will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing assessment.

The ministry said the safety, health and protection of all children living at the organisation will remain the priority.

Remaining Children Will Also Be Assessed

The rescue of the 20 children is only the first phase of the government’s response.

Authorities will evaluate the condition of the remaining children and determine whether additional rescue or relocation measures are necessary.

The ministry has said regular monitoring will continue and further action will be taken if the facility fails to meet minimum child protection and safety standards.

Key Points

• The government rescued 20 children under two years old

• The rescue took place at the Nepal Children’s Organisation home in Naxal

• The rescued children include 12 boys and eight girls

• Inspectors found dirty toilets, slippery bathrooms and stagnant water

• Officials warned of serious health and disease risks

• The ministry said previous instructions to improve the facility were ignored

• Medical examinations, care and rehabilitation are being arranged

• The condition of the remaining children will also be assessed

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and care of vulnerable children living in institutional homes. Authorities are now expected to determine how the facility was allowed to remain in such a condition despite repeated warnings and monitoring instructions.