Peak Students spread out around Kathmandu Valley in December to volunteer their time to help others. The students get to choose their organizations, so the projects were as different as our kids!

Angela, Manika, Pushpa and DIpa help orphaned children enjoy Christmas at the Twin Otters boys home. The girls wereable to help the boys with their homework, brought gifts, santa hats, cakes and games and spent the day spreading cheer.

“I was thrilled to have spent my time with the children. Seeing them smile from ear to ears after we entered the gate made my heart happy.  We cut the cake by singing Christmas carols. It was heartbreaking when we offered to cut the cake and they said that they don’t know how to. This made me realize how lucky we really are.  After doing a couple of activities, we gave them chocolates, noodles and juices as a Christmas gift. They were really happy to get the gifts. At the end we had to return. We could see the sad eyes bidding us goodbyes. We had a blast day with them. It was worth the day to remember. We were really happy to be part of their smiles even if it was for a day.” – Manika

Bina, Saraswati, Siwani and Chadani opted to spend a sunny morning cleaning up a strech of road near the girls annex. 

“As we worked, we chatted with each other and with passing pedestrians and drivers, who thanked us for our efforts. It was a great feeling to know that we were making a positive impact on our community, even in a small way.

As the morning went on, we made our way down the road, filling up more and more bags with trash. It was hard work, but it was also rewarding to see the difference we were making.

By the end of the morning, we had collected dozens of bags of trash and had cleaned up a significant stretch of road. It was a great sense of accomplishment and responsibility to be able to contribute to the well-being of our community in this way.” – Chadani

The students from the boys annex also participated in a neighborhood clean up! 

“People on the street thanked us for our efforts. It made us feel good that we could help. Throughout the day, we kept filling up more and more bags. It was satisfying to see the difference we were making. When we were through, we had gathered more than three bags of rubbish and cleaned up a sizable area of the road. The satisfaction of being able to help our community was wonderful. Overall, helping with my friends was a positive experience. I intend to repeat it and inspire others to participate.” – Harsha

Ambika opted for a volunteer opportunity in her field of veterinary medicine!

“I go every Sunday there and do some bandaging and treatment for the cats and dogs at Kat Center Nepal. I observe things done by doctors and vet nurses. I  also prepared some medicine required for the operation.  I feel really good at that place. The love and care for animals has grown much deeper. The place I volunteer is now a second home and a good place to learn for me. I am learning very good things along with the service I am doing for the animals. The importance of animals in our life is a must to understand us and to give love, care and support to them.” – Ambika

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 For me, the feeling of gratitude comes from the acknowledgement of what you have been receiving and makes you to realize that you are blessed. Gratitude sows the seed of happiness and satisfaction within me. I am grateful for everything that I have. Gratitude is associated with positive emotions.

I have been supported by HCC since I was twelve years old. I am thankful that I have a nice home called Khushi Ghar where so many students like me live. I am thankful that I never go to bed with an empty stomach and always have food in my home. I am blessed with many brothers and sisters with whom I can be myself and share happiness together. I am thankful that I have such a huge and amazing family to rely on and be able to be showered with immense love and support. I am thankful that I have friends who never judge me for who I am and I am fortunate enough to receive their emotional support. More importantly, I am grateful to be a part of HCC and receive a quality education which have aided me in achieving a secured future.

Nothing makes me happier than being able to bring a change in someone’s life. Right now, I have been volunteering in old age home by sharing and listening to their heart touching stories. I was very pleased that I could give a company in their despair situation. I also volunteered in Nepal Association of Blind (NAB) where I realized that if I share something with the people I do not lose anything instead I will be respected and loved by all. I am proud to help all needy people around me. 

I am thankful for who I am today because if I had not been supported by HCC I would not have realized the true meaning of being grateful.

Much love,

Chadani 

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Education is one of the most important tools of our life. Without education it is impossible to do so many things. Education is the key if we want to bring changes in our home and family, society, country and world. Personal and societal development is the result of education. All the people living in this world deserve education.

If we look at the history of Nepal, there has been discrimination and social hinderances for people to get education. I believe this has led to more discriminatory practices, and social problems and evils, which continue to hamper the development of the nation today. Nepal is a poor, developing country in part due to a lack of education among the masses. I think that if people had been given an opportunity to go to school since generations past, today Nepal would have been like the United States where things are more well-developed. So, quality education should be given to all. 

Talking about myself, as a child I was supported by my uncle for my care and education in the village. He always took good care of me. At the same time, I had to work a lot so I didn’t have much time to focus on my studies. I used to wake up at 4am each morning to go to work at my uncle’s small restaurant. I would work in the mornings, attend my classes, and then come back to work again until 8pm each night. I used to study as much as I could, but I was often tired and also short on time. 

Being supported by HCC since this year, various doors are opening up for me. My life is beginning to change and even my interests are different and new. I am learning new things here like sewing and I am becoming a part of the HCC family. Before, when I was in the village, I thought that I was the only one like me, without a mom or dad. But when I came to HCC, I met so many friends like me and I don’t feel alone anymore. I am surrounded by people here who understand me, and there are so many more kind people around the world who care about us, and that feels so good. 

Now, I feel that I can do many things in my life, and that there are lots of possibilities in front of me. Before, I used to study in a village government school. I didn’t get to learn English there, and there were not enough teachers. Now I have an opportunity to study in a good college in Kathmandu and I am very thankful.

I feel very happy and grateful that I am being supported by HCC. I have always been curious to know many things in life, to explore many places, and to learn new things which I am unfamiliar with. I had never thought that one day my life would change this beautifully.

For me, education is my first priority, so that I can gain knowledge and move forward in my life. Education is playing a vital role in uplifting my future. 

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I have accomplished the journey to my master’s degree and this wouldn’t have been possible without your valuable support. Now I am able to live an independent, self motivated life. I have started working in IQVIA, Bangalore and it’s been quite an experience knowing different types of people, work life and day to day challenges.

My recent holiday trip to Kathmandu was fun and joyous. I had a wonderful time with brothers and sisters at Khushi Ghar and Annex. I interacted with them, told them my stories at difficult times and motivated them as never to lose hope on their dreams. I feel happy to see my brothers and sisters doing very well and leading their life for the changes that they can bring in their society. Being part of HCC family always makes me happy.

I cherish every moment that I spent being in HCC group home. I always admire the work done my Bruce and Susan for changing the life of orphan and needy person like me.

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While on summer break, HCC Signature Program students continue to create new opportunities for learning.

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