by Priti Bhattarai | Dec 27, 2015 | Awareness, Blog
It had been almost a year since I had gone back to Nepal. While a trip back home would usually have me giddy with excitement in anticipation of all the fun that was to be had– this time the sentiment was quite different. I was anxious for various reasons. First there...
by Harinee Suthakar | Nov 5, 2015 | Success Stories, Blog, Organization
Reflection by Rasmita KC, Former Head Mentor, Didi Program; Current Volunteer, Rukmini Foundation Rasmita (yellow) smiling as she discusses her experiences as a Didi (head mentor) Although education is very important to be successful in life, one cannot go further...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Oct 19, 2015 | Event, Blog, Awareness
On Sept. 8th, the world celebrated International Literacy Day. Created in 1965 by UNESCO, it emphasizes the importance of literacy in the advancement of education in marginalized populations. Being able to read and write empowers individuals to express themselves in...
by Shruthi Shankar | Oct 15, 2015 | Awareness, Blog, Event
Field Report by Aryashree Aryal “Don’t let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and turn the mental blocks into building blocks.”- Roopleen, Words to inspire the winner in YOU In Nepal, we often fail to address the needs of children. As the...
by Priti Bhattarai | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Collaboration, Awareness
Field Report by Niroj Shreshta A day in a life of a girl living in the villages of Nepal can be quite challenging. The thought of getting up in the morning, taking a bus to school, learning, coming back home to play and do homework is a luxury they can only dream of....
