Children are orphaned for a variety of reasons. In most cases in Nepal however, it is largely a result of families in isolated villages not having adequate healthcare and or poor health and safety resulting in death. Children who lose their parents in such circumstances, are often left to fend for themselves. They live on the streets, in the jungle or by rivers where they forage for food. 

This was true in Joshua’s case.  

Joshua was found with his older brother Caleb by a local pastor who contacted Papa’s House. Both boys were starving, dirty and in a very bad way. Joshua was suffering particularly badly, because the mud that he had been eating to quench his hunger was carrying dangerous parasites. The parasites were taking over his body and his digestive system was compromised. Had Joshua not been found by the local pastor, he would have passed away within a matter of weeks. Today, Joshua is a thriving young boy and so full of life. He loves to jump around, cartwheel, play games and watch movies. His friends call him the Nepali Spiderman. Joshua’s story is just one of many. Fortunately, this one has a happy outcome but it is not often the case.