The CWON Story
The Child Welfare Organization of Nepal (CWON) was founded in 1997 by Keshab Khanal.Over the years international tourists passing through Chitwan have heard Keshab's story and have returned to their own countries determined to raise money and awareness of the plight of the Nepali people. CWON currently has supporters in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK and Australia.
CWON's tireless charity work has saved tens of thousands of lives and has provided important infrastructure to villages all over the Chitwan region of Nepal. Much of CWON's recent work is focused on the village of Jutpani where eight hundred families displaced by floods, landslides and Maoist violence have settled. The majority of these families live well below the poverty line and must survive on just a few dollars per day, foregoing basic hygiene and healthcare.
