Several times a year the HCC Nepal team heads into the mountains to check up on our Rise Students. These visits check on grades, health, family and they are great opportunities to recruit motivated students for the Peak program. 

This trip surpassed the first one in many ways. I captured numerous photos and documented updates about the students. Engaging in conversations with them was immensely enjoyable, and it was heartwarming to see that they appreciated our interactions just as much. Overall, this experience was profoundly rewarding. -Pushpa

This Dhading field trip was the most exciting and amusing trip so far. It was also my first trip. I usually don’t like going on long trips and used to find them boring. But this time was different. Although we had gone for work, I didn’t feel exhausted and enjoyed 

interacting with other children and learning about their backgrounds. This trip also helped me experience more about village life. I was aware about the hcc’s incredible work in Dhading and  Nuwakot but this time i got to experience it myself. Before I didn’t used to interact much with others but on this trip I was able to open-up with everyone in the group. I think it was also because of the people I was close to and comfortable with. When I went out of the valley I got to know that I am lucky enough to live in kathmandu with all the privileges because the people in the village didn’t have the facilities that we have. This trip has helped me learn things like sometimes we have to compromise many things because life is different in every place. We also should learn to adjust according to the environment. I feel very thankful for including me in this trip.  – Pratima

If you want to support the work we do in rural Nepal, donate to these lucky children today!

As part of the larger Mentorship and Leadership Program, students have started the Peace Program through The Prem Rawat Foundation. Every Saturday, the students gather at Khushi Ghar for a new session.

Each session is administered by a TPRF facilitator, in our case, a friend to HCC! 

There are 10 sessions, each focused on a diffrent theme: Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope, and Contentment.

The Program is designed for young adults to explore their inner resources through videos and group discussions. The students all agree the lessons learned have been beneficial and they look forward to their Peace Program Saturdays!

If you want to support our Mentorship Program, donate to support our students in Nepal!

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!

Here at HCC we start every year with a picnic. We get together and eat, dance and have fun.

It’s a tradition that celebrates the students.

They work hard, and the annual picnic is a chance to bond, relax and enjoy themselves. 

It’s a special family bonus when founders, Bruce and Susan can join in the fun!

You can donate to support children in Nepal, and support our family culture.

Students in the Peak Program in Kathmadu volunteer every month at various places in their community. Sometimes they join organized groups, sometimes they organize their own projects. Volunteering helps develop a passion for philanthropy and instills the importance of giving back to your community. Our future veterinarian, Ambika, volunteers at the Katmandu Animal Treatment Center every month. In January she brought her sister and some friends to join her.

G: For my volunteer work I went to the  KAT center with my sister. We went there in the morning and I cleaned the kennels of every dog. I fed them and gave them the water. I also played with them! We came home in the afternoon. I enjoyed it a lot there.

From Anukaran:

I am writing this volunteer report to provide an overview of my experience at the KAT Centre (Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre). We Annex boys went there to volunteer. The KAT Centre is a non-profit organization located in Kathmandu, Nepal, dedicated to improving the welfare of street dogs and cats through rescue, treatment, and adoption programs. I volunteered at the center  and had the opportunity to contribute to their mission and witness their impactful work firsthand.

During my time at the KAT Centre, I participated in various activities that aimed to support the organization’s objectives. I assisted the center’s staff in providing care to the rescued animals. This involved feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures, and providing them with exercise and socialization. 

My experience as a volunteer at the KAT Centre was both fulfilling and eye-opening. The dedication of the staff and volunteers towards improving the lives of street dogs and cats was inspiring. I learned valuable lessons about animal welfare, compassion, and the importance of community involvement. I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the KAT Centre’s mission and would highly recommend others to volunteer at this remarkable organization. Their work not only transforms the lives of animals but also creates a positive impact on society as a whole.

Donate today to support children in Nepal.

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

Donate today to support children in Nepal.

Himalayan Children’s Charities Mentorship Program prepares our students for life after graduation by inspiring self-awareness, gratitude, and by encouraging each student’s individual talents, skills, and passions. With seminars on topics such as trust, communication, and philanthropy, the program helps to guide our students into a life of empowerment, dignity, self-esteem, and self-fulfillment.

Arya shares her experience,

“In December we held our final session of the mentorship program of the year 2023. This special session marked a whole year of learning together and was focused on time management. Prem, Arun and Anukaran led the session and started by discussing the important of good time management in our work and personal lives. Anukaran then brought in a burst of energy with a fun game to engage everyone about the topic. Arun helped him with the activity called the Mayo Jar. We split into groups and the activity showed us how to prioritize important things in life, and the giving the most time to these priorities. After the activity, each group was given a big sheet of paper to write down what they learned from the activity. The main lesson was practical tips for managing our time wisely and not missing out on the important things in our lives. Everyone had something important to add and I think it showed how each person understood the importance of balance. After the session, we celebrated the completion of the one-year program with delicious food and casual conversations. It was a nice time to look back at how we have grown and to talk about our different experiences.”

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