HCC has played a very important role in shaping me into the person I am today. As a woman, I feel grateful for the opportunities and trust it has given me. HCC trusted me with a great investment by supporting me to go to dental school. This opportunity has empowered me to build my career, become independent, and move closer to my dream of becoming a successful dentist. HCC has never made me feel limited because I am a woman. Instead, it has encouraged me to grow, learn, and take responsibilities with confidence. Supporting the education of girls in Nepal helps us build a better future.  – Rina, HCC Peak Program student

Namaste! I am Ambika and I am proud to introduce myself as a confident young woman. I have been with HCC from when I was a young child. The support, love and care from HCC has helped me build my own identity and has given me the support to be able to choose who I want to be. Providing education for girls in a country like Nepal is very important as it helps us overcome poverty and other social issues. For me, I am now studying in Bachelor in Veterinary Science, and my aim is to be a good veterinarian and well known to people for my work towards animals. HCC has helped me turned my love and compassion for animals into my future. – Ambika, HCC Peak Program student

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Mom, sister, teacher, or aunt all contribute in their own unique ways. Women can be strong, smart, and kind. Without them it’s hard to think of a world, as they are the one who give us this beautiful life. 

Like every year we celebrate Women’s Day with joyful moments and beautiful memories.This year we had coincidence that  Women’s Day and Hinduism’s greatest festival Shiva Ratri was on the same day. 

Talking about Women’s Day, we had an amazing time celebrating Women’s Day in HCC( Himalayan Children Charity). We had a small program in the presence of Bruce’s uncle packed with cool stuff. Firstly, we meditated for a couple of minutes to be comfortable and to relax our mind. We heard some awesome poems and speeches about incredible women which empowers women. There were songs that made us feel strong, and dances that were both beautiful and powerful.

Group dance was entertaining in the end which made everyone  smile.The best part was the yummy food we all enjoyed together. It was a day full of joy, celebrating the strength and talents of women in the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”  as it’s the theme for 2024.

Lastly, I would like to thank every woman in HCC i.e Sumir didi, Susan aunt  and especially Hira aunty who did not let us feel absence of a mother.

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Namaste!
I am Jaman lama. Currently, I am at the end my Second year of MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery) at National Medical college, Birganj, Nepal. In the month of February, I had a beautiful time of learning the human digestive system, diseases related to human gastrointestinal (GI) system; their causes, lab diagnosis, and treatments. I had a seminar on the human digestive system for internal assessment and it went well.

 

On 26th feb, the exam on gastrointestinal system also went good. I learned time management is crucial to make best in exams. I am waiting for results.

From 27th feb, I had regular classes on renal( kidney), endocrine and reproductive systems. Also I am 3 months away from the board exam of second year which will be held on July 1st week at Tribhubhan university.

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I had an incredible opportunity to go to Dhading with Dinesh Uncle, Uttam brother and Laxmi sister and was honoured to be a part of the amazing volunteer work. Our journey began with a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu, during which we marveled at the scenic beauty of Nepal’s countryside. Upon reaching Dhading, we were warmly welcomed by the staff and students of Success School and Advance Academy.

One of the highlights of this trip was the opportunity to meet and interact with more than 54 students supported by HCC’s generous sponsorship. Our senior HCC student; Uttam Basaula and I took the students’ update, Laxmi sister was incharge of the scholarship distribution and Dinesh uncle captured beautiful pictures. Our conversations were casual yet impactful, as we learned about their unique hobbies, educational aspirations, and current life circumstances. Despite facing challenging economic conditions, the children displayed incredible determination and optimism. 

We made sure to take detailed notes during these conversations to prepare comprehensive reports for each student. One thing I have realized from this trip was that the educational support that HCC has provided truly made a significant difference in their lives.

The stories we heard were both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. It was touching to witness the children’s hope and resilience, while also being made aware of the hardships they endure. Yet, the education sponsorship has undoubtedly provided them with a sense of hope and possibility for a brighter future.

As part of our visit, we distributed carefully prepared care packages to each student, tailored to their essential needs. These packages contained items such as shampoo, hair bands, sanitary pads, stationery items, notebooks, brushes, toothpaste, comb, and towels. The gratitude and joy expressed by the children upon receiving these gifts were deeply moving.

On behalf of the school committee and the teachers, Shree Bindu Keshar Secondary School expressed their heartfelt appreciation by presenting us with a warm and touching speech along with a token of love and appreciation certificate. 

They wanted to convey their gratitude for the positive impact sponsorship has had on their lives and encouraged us to continue doing such great deeds.

This trip has left an indelible mark on all of us, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful endeavor. It felt great to see the contributions that are making a tangible difference, providing these children with hope, education, and the chance to pursue their dreams. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of these wonderful children.

-Chadani

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We raised almost $10k!

Mun Maya submitted this report on the distribution of winter clothing:

Children in rural communities may find it difficult to attend school every day and achieve their dreams due to a lack of proper school uniforms. There should be at least two dresses available for wearing and washing. There are many health problems associated with wearing a shabby, dirty, and torn dress. HCC has been providing school dress, personal care items, and school supplies to these students for the past two years. We felt that providing them with new winter clothes was the best decision that our team made.   

In the first week of February 2023, HCC staff Laxmi, Dinesh, Shristi, and HCC youth Koshish and HCC president Saraswati Tamang traveled through five schools in Benighat, Rorang  Dhading. 

1. Beldada Basic School
2. Maharudra Basic School
3. Richok Irang Basic School
4. Tinkanya Bageshwori School
5. Bhumisthan Basic School

During this trip, the HCC team distributed winter clothes that included pairs of warm school tracksuits, t-shirts, school shoes, socks, mufflers, caps, and handkerchiefs.The schools and families of the supported students were grateful for the support and expressed how it would positively affect the students’ lives. 

This positive impact on the lives of these students would not have been possible without your sponsors and donors. All the credit goes to you all. Thank you so much for supporting Himalayan Children’s Charities.  

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This report from Lower Dhading was prepared and written by HCC student, Rina.

On June 30th, we went on a trip to Lower Dhading. The purpose of our trip was to visit and provide necessary things for the students, which was supported by HCC. All together there were five of us: Dinesh, DP, Mun Maya, Arya and me.

On the day of our visit, we all gathered in Khushi Ghar at five-thirty in the morning. We had packed up packages and bags with school supplies, as well as personal care items. Once they were arranged into the exterior seat of the car, we began our journey to Dhading.

On the way to Dhading, we had several different funny and interesting talks with each other. During our discussions, we also enjoyed the mesmerizing sceneries of mountains, hills and paddy fields. Around 8AM, we stopped near Khaja Ghar for breakfast, which consisted of paratha, boiled eggs, chana, and coffee for breakfast. As soon as we finished, we headed towards Baireni.

Our first meeting place was at Success Academy School in Baireni, Dhading. The students supported by HCC had all gathered there, with huge smiles across their faces; they were incredibly happy to see us. This made us feel warmly welcomed. Later on, we met with the students one by one asking them about their school, family, as well as their life in general. The questions were asked  Mun Maya and Dinesh, Arya noted down every different detail of the students, DP handed out the different bags and packages, and I was assigned the role of the photographer. Each student was given 6,000 NRS. This amount of money will aid them in buying basic necessities. Additionally we questioned some newer students, which would also be provided with scholarships, school supplies and personal care items.

When we finished our meeting with the students at Birene, we began our journey to Dhading Besi. On the way, we stopped by a hotel for lunch. The food there was incredibly delicious, especially the soup that consisted of local chicken; that was our favorite! After lunch, we continued traveling to Dhading Besi. Also on the way, we picked up the father of five Magar kids that are supported by HCC. These children go to the Advanced Academy School, and stay in a school hostel. The father and his children were reunited after a couple months, so he ended up joining us on our voyage to spend some time with his very own. 

Our second meeting destination was at Advanced Academy School, where the father’s kids study. Once again, we were happily welcomed. Similarly to the Success School, there we also met up with the students individually, where they were asked about their learning, and their well-being. We then distributed bags/packages, along with NRS 6000/ thousand to each student, just like at the other school. Scholarships were also given out to several deserving students, whom were also new.

We all had light snacks on the way back home to Kathmandu, which we arrived at around seven at night.

All together, we met forty-seven students that consisted of both new and old ones. The children seemed very pleased and thankful for being provided with such scholarships.

Overall, the trip was amazing. As for Arya and me, this was a new one.  It was very refreshing, for us, to be able to help children in need of a more prominent future. We hope to do this again very soon!

Rina Bhandari

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All 292 students received new uniforms. Uniforms are required and many students end up wearing very tattered and dirty clothes to school to fulfill the requirement. The two new uniforms each child received will make it easier to clean or repair their uniforms.

We provided stationery items such as paper, packs of pencils and colored pencils, pens, a pencil case, erasers, sketch books, and rulers to 194 students to help in their studies and academic performance. 

Additionally, we distributed personal hygiene items such as soap, hair oil, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair comb, vaseline cream, nail cutter, etc to 194 students. 

We helped educated them on the benefits and importance of good personal hygiene in preventing children from picking up or spreading germs and infectious diseases.

Each child received the stationary and personal care packed in new backpacks for them to carry to school.

There is a lot of work to be done to help this community, and all the schools and families of the supported students who received the support were grateful and said that the support of the organization will make a positive impact in the students lives. 

Other stories about the students and families in Benighat:

One Child at a Time

Benighat Update From Mun Maya

Benighat Food Distribution Saves Lives

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For the last seven years, Himalayan Children’s Charities has been supporting students and families in rural Nepal. What began as educational support for children orphaned by the 2015 earthquakes, has evolved into dynamic outreach programs that include wifi towers, computer labs, anti-human trafficking awareness, menstrual hygiene classes and food support for a neglected and marginalized segment of the Nepali population. We have cultivated a network of humanitarians, local government and school officials who alert us to dire need in these areas and communities. It was through this network that we learned of the critical need for food in Benighat, Dhading at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. This community, which is composed of mostly Chepang and Magar families, suffers from widespread poverty, food insecurity, lack of running water and sanitation. The five schools we are supporting to improve opportunities need everything from books to toilets; and even then, they are limited to grade 5 by geography. The nearest upper level school is two hours away. 

In January 2021, after this introduction to the Benighat community, HCC graduate and HCC-Nepal executive director, Mun Maya Rawal read an article in a local paper about mounting suicide rates in rural areas of Nepal. The article sighted a family from the Magar community in Benighat who had lost their mother to suicide and their father was suffering from a debilitating alcohol addiction. The children were fending for themselves, and the eldest daughter, only 12, has been caring for her younger siblings, ages 10, 8, and 3 year old twins for the last year. These 5 children were living in squalor, surviving on the one meal a day provided by the school.

Right away, HCC was able to provide warm clothing, school supplies and much needed food support for the children. And in May of 2022 we received permission from the father to move the children. To ensure their safety and care, we enrolled them in an English-Medium boarding school in Dhading Besi, that we have been working with since 2016. In this new environment, we are already seeing the children prosper. Not having adult care for over a year left the children malnourished; they had head lice and their basic hygiene had suffered. 

As residents of the hostel school, they have their own beds, 3 meals a day and the personal care all children deserve. This is a wonderful change of circumstance for these 5 children that have been through so much and lived in such dire conditions. There are 295 more children in Benighat that are also in need of help. Poverty and circumstance makes them vulnerable to early drop out, child labor, child marriage, and human trafficking. They need clean water, basic hygiene and food support. By investing in their education and well-being, we are investing in the next generation of Nepal.

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The month March went by in a blink of an eye. So much has happened in this month. I went to several art exhibitions that are held every three years. But due to the covid it was postponed to this year as it was supposed to be held the previous year. I have been very fond of going to the exhibitions and exploring the art and creativity of other people. I feel a different kind of peace in my mind.

Maya Gold has come to Nepal this month. On the very first day we had our introduction. And I was assigned to the group to go to Ganesh School, a public school located in Bhaktapur. There we painted the entrance wall, played with the students, and had some fun time sketching with the kids.

I was overwhelmed to get to know them and spend time with the kids.

This month, I had my welcome program at my university. The program was organized by my college at Taaj Palace. As we have already got to know each other it became easier for us to enjoy the program. We dance to our heart content. It was very fun. 

I have been doing great at my college. It is a great feeling to get to learn new things everyday. My happiness has taken no bounds as every time i think to myself that I have been stepping stones towards the path of my future that I have always dreamed of since my childhood. 

It is possible to get a step closer toward my future because of the support that I have been receiving from the hcc, donors, and my sponsors. I have no words to explain how grateful I feel everyday thinking about it. I will make sure that the effort, love, support and support you have given will not go in vain. Thank you very much.

Lots of love,

Manika

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This month of February was exciting and fun. I am doing great in my studies and also improving a lot in my arts.  I am having my physical classes as usual. I am also taking help from my sister in my work and studies. I do painting in my free  time.  My results of board examination of grade 11  was published and I got 3.2

 This month we had Sivaratri. First thing we did was take bath. And after that we went to nearby temple  We clicked many pictures. We sat for Barta and ate many delicious food which our aunt had made.  It was so tasty that ’til now I have not forgotten the taste. At evening we did bonfire and  celebrate it. The principal of deer walk also came and we had a little talk about IT. 

 I would like to say thank you sponsor for your kind help and support . THANK YOU !!!! 

-Ganga

I am Ambika, currently studying veterinary science in the first semester. This month of February was very good as well as  scary because I had my board exams. I have seven subjects which I had to appear for exams. Except for the two subjects it went well. Now I am having my practical exams and it’s going fine. Also this month we had a birthday celebration of Siwani and celebrated it very nicely.

Soon I will be in the second semester after my practical exams. Before this month I was busy helping my brother Drishtanta in the hospital and preparing for my board exams.  I had one of the best experiences and good memories with Drishtanta. So the months of February and January were unforgettable for me.

All the best memories in my lifetime are because of your support ,love and care. So thank you for everything that you have done for me. Also I would like to express my gratitude towards your genuine love.

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