From a beginning with a volunteer teaching post in 1984 at a local, non-government orphanage in Kathmandu, our director, Allan Aistrope, became directly involved in the lives of disadvantaged, Nepali children, and a lifetime cause evolved. He began working with others to benefit homeless children, and in a very few years he established residential homes for fifty boys and girls, and a formed a scholarship program for orphans, destitute students and physically impaired children. Eventually, he initiated groundbreaking efforts to liberate and educate children living in prisons with an incarcerated parent, and originated a highly successful and award-winning music program for blind children in the village of Pokhara.
From those early efforts came encouragement and support from friends and a committed 
board of directors. Each board member has a special connection to Nepal and first-hand exposure to the oppressive poverty there that makes our dedication to improving conditions for the children so imperative. Two board members are successful Nepalese businessmen living in the U.S. and committed to the betterment of their native country.
A generous amount of time is spent in Nepal each year by one or more of our board members, managing the program, school expenses and imparting encouragement and reassurance to every child in our care. While financial support for the children is our fundamental responsibility, parental concerns and personal guidance is equally necessary and valued by the children.
VC-N operates on an all-volunteer basis. No funds are provided for U.S. salaries, office rent or equipment. We are a registered “501(c)(3)”, non-profit foundation, and contributions to this office are tax deductible.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Allan Aistrope, Barbara Brueckner,
Pat Hughes, Wendy Brewer Lama, Penelope Rose, Rajeesh Shrestha,
Chris Smith, Sudha Wilburn
Virtue's Children - Nepal
3128 16th Street, PMB #125
San Francisco, CA 94103
Telephone: (415) 376-3434
Email: virtueschildren@hotmail.com
