by Bruce Keenan | Jul 21, 2019 | 2019, News, Student Spotlight
Ram has been in the HCC Signature Program since 2006. He is in his second year of Culinary School and planning for his future in the restaurant industry. I feel great being involved in the culinary school because that is the place for a student to get knowledge,...
by Bruce Keenan | Jul 12, 2019 | 2019, News
At the end of grade 10 students in Nepal are required to take the Secondary Education Exam (SEE). This milestone is a crucial step in their advancement to higher education. Nine students in the Signature Program and three students in the RES Program were eligible and...
by Bruce Keenan | Jul 5, 2019 | 2019, News
The students at Khushi Ghar recently hosted a open house as a fundraiser for their summer Sewa (service) Project. The funds they raised were matched by a generous sponsor so their efforts could go even further! Barsha tells us the full story: On June 14th, 2019 we...
by Bruce Keenan | May 28, 2019 | 2019, News, Student Spotlight, Uncategorized
Rina recently graduated from grade 10 and moved into Khushi Ghar full time. She is using her time before she starts school again in the fall to volunteer and give back to her community. She wrote us a letter about this month’s theme: JOY I have felt joy...
by Bruce Keenan | May 9, 2019 | 2019, News, Uncategorized
Until May 22, Sportiqe Apparel will be donating a portion of proceeds to HCC! We are excited about this partnership – not only does Sportiqe make comfortable, globally conscious apparel, but their regular social impact campaigns are making a...
by Bruce Keenan | May 2, 2019 | 2019, News, Student Spotlight
Saraswati has been studying hard and sent us a letter as she finishes her last year of her Bachelor’s Degree. I was so happy to meet with Bruce Uncle and Dinesh Uncle. It had been a monotonous routine and your visit really cheered me up a lot. I have been...
by Bruce Keenan | Apr 23, 2019 | 2019, News
Recently HCC sponsor Naresh Gurung was able to visit with the students at Khushi Ghar. He sat down to talk about his experience as a mentor and sponsor and what it was like to meet the students he’s been helping! How did you find out about hcc? My...
by Bruce Keenan | Apr 23, 2019 | 2019, News, Student Spotlight
Mentorship is a fundamental part of what we do. Guiding the students to find their path, to be their best and encouraging them to do the same for their communities. Bina truly exemplifies these qualities. In grade 12, she is a good student, a poet and a...
by Bruce Keenan | Mar 19, 2019 | 2019, News
Chet and HCC Khushi Ghar House Parent Hira recently attended a course on women’s empowerment and shifting the patriarchal paradigm in Nepal. Women’s Leadership Summit is a six month leadership program that comprises a six-day residential program, three...
by Bruce Keenan | Feb 18, 2019 | 2019, News
It’s been a while that I haven’t had chance to communicate with you. I am really grateful for the love, support and care that you gave me. I have accomplished the journey to my master’s degree and this wouldn’t have been possible without your...