With Love, From Nepal
“If you want to be great and successful, choose the people who are great and successful and walk side by side with them.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The above quote aptly describes the journey of the children of Himalayan Children’s Charities and its founders Bruce and Susan Keenan. Twenty two years ago, Bruce and Susan had a vision to assist the orphaned, abandoned, and at risk children in Nepal by...
Lower Dhading Update from Rina
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....
Supplies for Benighat Schools
For the last year we have been helping support a marginalized community in Behighat, Dhading. The Pandemic plunged many families into abject poverty. To help their children stay in school HCC has been providing food support, educational supplies as well as other person hygiene items. On the most recent trip, Mun Maya, Dinesh and HCC students Koshish and Dikshanta traveled to Benighat, Rorang ...
One Child at a Time
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...
March Was Busy at Khushi Ghar!
Every month we get updates straight from the students at Khushi Ghar! This month we hear from Koshish about all the activities. The month of March was interesting and went well. As International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March every year, along with it we also celebrated Sadhana’s birthday on the same day. We had small dance performances and captured the moments in our heart and camera....
Spring in Nepal
Every month we get updates straight from the students at Khushi Ghar! Manika sent this short update: on the busy month of March 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...
Ambika and Ganga, Getting Ready for Spring
Every month we get updates straight from the students at Khushi Ghar! This month we hear from Ambika and her younger sister Ganga. 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...
January at Khushi Ghar, from Dhirendra
January Update from Dhirendra at Khushi Ghar - Every month we get updates straight from the students! I recently finished my second term examination. I tried my best and I did well. After that we had sports day. Due to covid-19, we could not play all the games in the college.We only played for one day and then the college remain closed. Now we are having our online classes. I am studying hard...
January Update From Ram in France
Every month we get updates directly from the students! After nearly 2 years of Covid-related delays, Ram is finally in Lyon, France, at the prestigious Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay. Traveling to France was like a dream come true for me. The working hours are good because we'll get a break in between. The hotel has a guest everyday despite Covid. Here in Lyon, we don't have a problem of Covid. I am...
Christmas at Khushi Ghar with Kabita
Every month we get updates directly from the students! Since December my college has been closed and we are given a break to prepare for our board exam. On 24th December we had a lab(practical) where we were taught to withdraw blood, check pressure and many more. I am enjoying it and am learning it sincerely. I am trying to spend more time on my studies. My 1st year’s result will soon be out. I...
Dhading Trip December 2021
Last month, members of our team in Nepal, Mun Maya and Laxmi, along with Angela and Ram, senior HCC students from Kathmandu, traveled through the rural areas of Dhading. They were able to distribute supplies, check on their educational progress and living environments and meet with new students who are all part of The RISE Program (formerly the Rural Education Scholarship Program). Laxmi sent...
November in Nepal
Every month we get updates directly from the students! The month of November is filled with enthusiasm. After a long vacation of about one month, schools, colleges, and offices started re-opening. I joined a medical institute for the preparation of entrance in BDS. I chose a morning shift hoping to be active and give my full concentration in the class. It takes about an hour to reach the...
Artist, Ganga, From Khushi Ghar
Every month we get updates directly from the students! Namaste! This month was very enjoyable. We had our main festival. I had lots of fun as all our brothers and sisters had gathered together. I love to gather and play around with my brothers and sisters. So it was one of the best times for me. I received a tika from Bruce's uncle and aunt. I played cards and talked with them. I even did some...