Sponsorship
Switzerland and Nepal
The Sunshine School association in Switzerland and the NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) in Nepal work together for the Sunshine School. You can find out how the two institutions organize themselves and who we are in this section.
organization
The Sunshine School has given itself structures in Switzerland and Nepal to bring as much security and continuity to the project. In Switzerland there is an association under the ZGB and in Nepal there is an NGO under Nepalese law.
The board in Switzerland mainly takes care of fundraising and can thus participate in decisions at school. The NGO in Kathmandu has the task of leading the school on a strategic level. The school management takes care of the operational management of the school.
The exchange is important for the association in Switzerland and the school in Kathmandu. That is why representatives from Switzerland visit the school at least once a year. The purpose of the visits is to exchange and plan, but also to carry out a control of the accounting.
NGO
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
The NGO consists of seven members and has the function of preparing strategic decisions in consultation with the Swiss board and communicating on site.
The governing body of the NGO must consist of seven Nepalese citizens. The NGO was founded in 2008 to regulate the ownership of the property and the school building in the most sustainable way possible. The panel can only decide on ownership together and therefore a situation in which only one person can make decisions is not possible.
Members
Bishnu Bhusal (Chairman)
Dibesh Khatree (secretary)
Sangeeta Shrestha (Treasurer)
Dr. Purna Kanta Adhikari (member)
Sange Sherpa (member)
Sitaram Dahal (member)
Ratna Lamichhane (member)
The Sunshine School Association
On January 9, 2004, the Sunshine School association was founded in Zurich (Switzerland). The association aims to promote and support the Sunshine School in Kathmandu (Nepal), in particular through financial contributions.
The association has received the tax exemption. Donations can therefore be deducted from taxes.
The association currently has approximately 170 members. A large part comes from Switzerland and others are at home in Germany and the USA.
The minutes of the general meetings
AGM 2017 AGM 2016 AGM 2015A GM 2014
AGM 2013 AGM 2012 AGM 2011 AGM 2010 AGM 2009 AGM 2008 AGM 2007 AGM 2006 AGM 2005 Founding meeting 2004
Statutes
Statutes Association Sunshine School
Board of the Sunshine School Switzerland association
The board consists of seven members.
From left to right:
Back row: Stavros Lapsanidis (projects), Susy Hiestand (treasurer), Michelle Lüscher (communication), Urs Albrecht (projects contact Nepal)
Front row: Andrea Werder (president), Annemarie Koelliker (accountant), Enrico Celio (actuary)
activities
Information events
At irregular intervals we present the Sunshine School with a picture presentation in schools, churches or other locations.
Markets
Every year we have a stand at various markets and sell handicrafts from Nepal, fine braids and cookies or cards made by the children of the Sunshine School.
School projects
Project weeks are regularly held in schools. The topic of Nepal and the way of life of children in Nepal is a fascinating topic.
Charity events
Charity concerts were an important pillar in the start-up phase of the school. If you have ideas and / or organizational skills, we look forward to hearing from you.
GV
Every year at the GV, the members of our association are served a fine Daal Bhat (the national dish of Nepal) and the members exchange information about Nepal and the Sunshine School in a relaxed atmosphere.
If you are interested in helping actively in one of our activities or if you have a new idea, you are very welcome with your energy. Contact!
Mission statement
The school
- The Sunshine School provides education for children whose parents cannot afford the financial means to pay the school fees of a state school.
- Children from poorest backgrounds visit the school, which is why the school should not be luxurious in any way.
- The location of the school must be close to where the children’s parents live.
Teachers
- Neither the teachers nor the head teacher or other employees receive a disproportionate amount of income, because the donors want to use the financial resources, above all, to educate the children.
- All employees stand up for the interests of the school and do not abuse their position to serve particular interests.
- Decisions are made by a team so that the decision is not borne by just one individual.
- The teachers are supported by the headmaster as well as by foreign visitors.
- The Sunshine School works with other organizations and schools to share knowledge and experiences.