Ganga joined us at Himalayan Children’s Charities this past summer and she is already excelling in her studies! She is currently enrolled in 12th grade and is focusing on Law. Every year her school nominates a student who excels academically, actively participates in extracurriculars, and demonstrates discipline, honesty, and character. This year Ganga was nominated and won!

We are very proud of our newest student and excited to help her on her journey.

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My name is Smriti Nepali, and I am delighted to share a little update on my life with you all. Currently, I am 18 years old and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) at Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences. I’m in my first year, and just recently completed the first terminal exams, though the results are yet to be published.

In my family, we are a total of five members. There’s my younger sister, my younger brother, my mother, my father, and of course, myself. My father plays a crucial role as the main caretaker in our household, and I’m truly grateful for his support and guidance.

As for my academic interests, I find myself particularly drawn to hematology, while pathology is not quite my favorite subject. On an average day, I dedicate around 4 to 5 hours to my studies, ensuring I stay on track with my coursework.

Outside of academics, I have a passion for traveling and exploring new places. Additionally, one of the highlights of my school or college days is engaging in discussions with friends during breaks. It’s always refreshing to exchange thoughts and ideas with peers.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my sponsors. Your support and generosity have enabled me to pursue my education further, and for that, I am truly thankful. Being able to continue my studies and fulfill my aspirations fills me with happiness, and I am excited for the journey ahead.

Donate to Himalayan Children’s Charities today to support Smriti and all our students!

When we first started out in rural Nepal, it was in response to the devastation caused by the earthquakes in 2015. It was around this time we first met Sita. She was bright and outgoing, and suffering. She’d broken her arm and it hadn’t healed properly. In addition to providing educational support, we endeavored to reset her arm.

She impressed us right away with her perseverance and resilience. After several surgeries and physical therapy, Sita recovered and was able to stay in school and help her single mother with her siblings. 

Sita has always been an excellent student and we happily awarded her a Peak Scholarship when she applied. Sita is currently settling into her new life in Kathmandu. She is attending nursing school so she can help people, inspired by her own medical journey.

To help support Sita, her nursing dreams and other students like her, donate today!

Two new students to the Khushi Ghar family are finding themselves right at home! Both students joined HCC at the start of the school year and we are so happy they are finding their way.

I’ve got to learn so many new things. This month we did many things. We celebrated Saraswati Puja. I had an event in my school that day. We worshiped goddess Saraswati by offering tika and garlands and taking blessings from her for knowledge and wisdom. I had lots of fun that day in school.

I got involved in PEP (Peace Education Program). We have 10 sessions of Peace Education Program in total. Among them, 4 sessions have already been completed. This session helps us to acknowledge peace which is within us and we don’t need to go anywhere to find it. It is a very useful and knowledgeable program for us.

This month one of our sponsors came to visit us. We all had a very useful conversation with him. He was a very nice and generous person. Bruce’s uncle also came to visit us. We talked about our second terminal examination, college experience and so on with him. He motivates us to study hard and do better next time.

We also had a mentorship program this month. We learn about mental health and its importance and impacts in our daily lives. We all members also share our views and experiences regarding mental health. 

In February, our school also organized the Met Gala Championship for three days. I had a lot of fun that day. I took part in an air hockey game. It was fun to take part in different activities and I enjoyed it a lot.

Talking about my second terminal examination, It was not so good. I scored very low marks in my computer science. I need to put more hard effort in math also. Next time, I’ll work hard and score better marks in my exam.

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to the sponsor for all the love, support and help. Thank you so much. I’m very grateful for what I have now.

I experienced a lot of new things. Firstly, I got involved in the Peace Education Program every Saturday in Khushi Ghar. I am learning the ways to have peace and good moral ethics from these sessions. We also had a mentorship program this month. We talked about mental health in that session. We came up with many unique ideas to maintain good mental health and all of us shared different experiences which led us to have both good and bad mental health. We also welcomed one of the most helpful and motivational donors in our house and had a lot of fun conversation with him. He gave us so many ideas to do better in life at studies as well as career. I am really very grateful to meet and talk to him. Bruce uncle also came to visit us this month. I had many consultations with Bruce uncle too.We talked about our examinations, college, experience in Khushi Ghar and so on. He encouraged me to be better in my studies and life.

This month I also had many fun activities in my school. We had our Champions Gala. I participated in different games. I also had results of the second terminal examinations this month. I could have brought much nicer results than this time. And I will do better than this next time. I will study harder and be better than today.

I am always going to be thankful to my donors for  providing me with the best education. Thank you.

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A cornerstone of the HCC philosophy is philanthropy. The students in the Peak Program in Kathmandu volunteer at various events and centers in their community as well as creating their own programs to target local needs. 

In January several students volunteered with a local organization helping provide nutritious food to hungry people, throughout the city. These are their stories, in their words.

then headed to the destination. We started the distribution to all the ones needed. The happy faces made our hearts flutter and we felt very glad that I got to be a part of the project. – Sonu

I volunteered with the Food for Hungry organization. The main objective of the organization is about giving food to people who really need it, especially around religious sites. So on Saturday as it is my day off I decided to be a part of the group. I woke up super early and headed to the place where we cooked and packed the food. It was like a little kitchen adventure! After that, we went to Chabahil and Pashupati to give out the food to those who needed it. Seeing the smiles on their faces made me so happy inside. It felt amazing to be part of something that brings joy to people. – Angela

I volunteered with ‘Food for Hungry.’ We in Annex were part of the preparation step, cutting vegetables and cooking. The cooked food was placed into aluminum foil boxes and prepared for transportation. Our group distributed these meals to areas like Chabahil and Pashupatinath. It was heartwarming to see the joy on people’s faces as they received the food. – Sunita

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Since 2015, when devastating earthquakes rocked Nepal, we have been overseeing the care, education and support of Anish, Smiriti, and Monika. We visit them a few times a year, and this year they came to Khushi Ghar!

On December 28, 2023, a team from HCC Nepal, consisting of staff members Laxmi and Dinesh, along with intern Pushpa, visited the local municipality in Bidur. The visit aimed to engage with the local authority and provide information about our ongoing initiatives.

During the visit, our team had the opportunity to meet with students at Uttargaya School. The focus was on monitoring the progress of four specific students: Anish, Smiriti, Manika, and Arun. The team interacted with the students to understand their academic and personal development.

Our team actively engaged in monitoring activities, including capturing photos and noting written updates about the student’s performance and well-being. This information will be valuable in assessing the impact of our educational support programs.

In addition to monitoring, the team also took the initiative to distribute winter supplies to the students. Recognising the harsh winter conditions in Rasuwa Nuwakot, the distribution aimed to provide the necessary warmth and comfort to the students during the colder months.

The visit to the local municipality and Uttargaya Public English School on December 28 2023, allowed HCC Nepal to strengthen its connection with the local community. The monitoring activities conducted by the team will contribute to the ongoing improvement of our educational support programs. Furthermore, the distribution of winter supplies reflects our commitment to addressing the holistic needs of the students we serve.

If you would live to support our important work in rural Nepal: donate to the children we support!

How many new students entered Himalayan Children’s Charities recently? 

6 new students joined the HCC family in recent months – 3 in our rural Rise Program and 3 Peak in Kathmandu.

How many students will graduate in 2024?

4 Peak students will graduate from our programs this year, all with university degrees!

How many Himalayan Nepali children in Nepal does HCC support?

135 children and young adults are supported directly by one of the Rise or Peak Programs.

Who are some of the other charities for children HCC partners with to donate to Nepal?

Maya Gold Foundation

TPRF

Charlie’s Heart Foundation

Rotary International

The Red Curtain

How to sponsor a child in Nepal?

Email us! bruceckeenan@hccnepal.org or go to https://www.hccnepal.org/donate/

Last week, Himalayan Children’s Charities staff, Laxmi and Dinesh visited our RISE students in the Dhading district of Nepal. HCC university student, Puspha and HCC graduate, Uttam also joined and volunteered their time to help our rural students. The HCC team met 65 of our students, along with their guardians and many of their teachers. We distributed regular scholarship funds, school supplies, warm winter clothes, and stationery. We met with each student individually checking on their home life and discussing their academic progress. Our team also met with the district President to discuss HCC’s work in the area and how we can best serve the community.

A heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, sponsors, and donors! Your contributions have truly changed the lives of these students. Click here to sponsor a child and donate to Nepal today!