Nepal Girls Care Center (NGCC) was established in 1996 as a social organisation to help teenage orphan girls become established in society after leaving the protective environment of Bal Mandir Orphanage. Since its inception, the NGCC has supported 95 girls. In 1998, the NGCC started operating a handcraft based Production Center in New Baneshwor as one of its projects for the needy and interested girls supported through the organisation. It is entirely a woman-managed project, whose target group, employees and beneficiaries are solely ex-Bal Mandir girls.

The NGCC was affiliated to Fair Trade Group (FTG) Nepal in October 2002. Ten regular producer staff work under the leadership of an experienced female manager, but part-time services are hired as and when needed. Fair wages are paid to all the artisans, and other facilities like Indoment Life Insurance with ADB (Accidental Double Benefits), sick leave, annual leave, provident fund, medical allowance, festival (Dashain) bonus, study leave, wedding leave and maternity leave are also provided.

The Production Center uses two ground floor flats in order to facilitate an appropriate working environment for the employees and to provide sufficient space. One flat also accommodates an office and a small showroom for its products.


  • We are committed to serving orphan girls.
  • We want to increase the confidence and capabilities of the girls.
  • We want to work to increase the girls' opportunities to learn about their rights and the realities of life.
  • We work as a bridge between the orphanage and society.
  • We oppose oppression and exploitation.
  • We want to be honest and instill positive values.
  • We want to work as a team in a family environment.
  • We respect all castes and races equally.
  • We will not be subject to any political or religious party.
  • We are guided by the fair trade principles.