For many, Nepal is a land of dreams, of temples and of Himalayan expeditions, of ancient cities and of picturesque villages, the birthplace of Buddha and home to the Yeti. However, this land of cultural diversity and rich tradition is also one of the poorest countries in the world, and for much of its population, daily life is anything but a dream. More than half of its people live below the poverty line. Children are particularly vulnerable, and many are denied the most basic essentials. It is in this context that the Gaurav Youth Unity Society & Pressed Deliverance a non-profit NGO was founded in 2002 with the objective of providing care and facilities to orphans, abandoned, underprivileged and needy children in Nepal.