KIRAN’S WEDDING!
We are overjoyed to announce the recent marriage of our beloved son, Kiran Pariyar. This special moment marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter in their lives. We are grateful for your love and support and look forward to celebrating this beautiful union. Wishing the newlyweds a lifetime filled with happiness, love, and cherished
SKILL TRANSFER TO SINGLE WOMEN
We held the opening ceremony for the 17th batch of training on April 16th, 2025. Although the number of trainees is fewer than expected, we warmly welcomed 11 women. Unfortunately, a few others were unable to join due to family circumstances. These selected women will have the opportunity for skill transfer through a 2-to-3-month full-time
WISHING ALL THE BEST!
WISHING OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ALL THE BEST! As our exceptional high school students—Ganga, Jamuna, and Monica—prepare to take their Grade 12 final examinations, and our diligent Grade 11 students—Bikash and Susan—ready themselves for their upcoming exams next week, we want to extend our heartfelt best wishes. May your hard work, dedication, and confidence guide
A EVENING WITH OUR PARTNER
We enjoyed a lovely evening with our children, who live nearby Pokhara, our beloved partner Tuuli, and a few dedicated staff members. Their relentless efforts over the past two decades have profoundly transformed the lives of many underprivileged children in Nepal. This wonderful celebration was made possible through the efforts of our partner, Tuuli Vikstedt,
BIRTHDAY EVENING
On April 12th, 2025, we proudly came together to celebrate the birthday of our dedicated House Mother, Nitu, with a memorable dinner evening. It was a wonderful occasion to honor her unwavering care, leadership, and commitment to all of us. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude. We shared delicious food, created
AMAZING EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY TO JAPAN
We are incredibly proud to share the wonderful news about our daughter, Deumaya Thapa, as she embarks on her inspiring educational journey to Japan. Her dedication and hard work have opened new doors for her, and we are thrilled to see her take this exciting step toward her bright future. Deumaya’s journey is a source
Graduation Ceremony
We are excited to announce the successful completion of our 16th batch of tailoring training for 15 single women, which began on August 13, 2024. Fourteen participants have acquired valuable skills that will help them achieve financial independence and pursue entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, one trainee was unable to complete the program due to health issues but
Welcoming Leslie Weichsel
WELCOMING LESLIE WEICHSEL It was a great pleasure to welcome Leslie Weichsel and her husband from the USA to Nepal. They came to enjoy the beauty of our country and to connect with the people, especially since their son, David Weichsel, had a life-changing experience volunteering with us in 2010 and 2014. David spent about
Celebrating Bhai-Tika
Me and my family are incredibly happy to celebrate the Bhai Tika festival at my house, using this moment to honor and embrace the special bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood we share. A heartfelt shout-out to our dear partners, especially Hilde Bleijswijk from the Netherlands and Tuuli Vikstedt from Australia/Finland, as well as our other
Cherished Moments
Celebrated cherished moments…. We are extremely happy to welcome our partners and the wonderful opportunity to meet our children for special/festival dinner program together with our partners especially with Hilde Bleijswijk from Netherlands and Tuuli Vikstedt from Australia/Finland respectively. Our children truly enjoyed this reunion, experiencing the warmth of parental care and love from their
16 Years of “Creating Happiness”
16 Years of “Creating Happiness” with Wind of Change International As we look back on 16 years (Oct 26, 2008 – 2024) with Wind of Change International at Onni Children’s House in Pokhara, Nepal, we are filled with gratitude. Together, we’ve transformed the lives of 16 underprivileged children by providing hope, education, and opportunities. Our
“Trek for Change: Meaningful Bike Ride!”
“Pedal with Purpose: Our Meaningful Bike Ride!” In collaboration with Trek for Change – Australia & Out Bound Tours and Travels, Nepal, we the team of Namaste Community Foundation, completed 6 days bike journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal was a tremendous success! The bike ride started from Pokhara – Waling – Palpa –
New Selections
We are excited to announce the successful completion of the opening ceremony for our Tailoring Training, marking the start of our 16th Batch for 15 selected single women! Held on August 12, 2024, this training is happening at our Women Empowerment Program (WEP) Ghachowk, Kaski, Nepal designed to equip women with essential skills and entrepreneurial
Congratulations Rohit!!!
We are thrilled to announce that Giridhari (Rohit) Pokhrel has successfully completed his School Leaving Certificate (+2) examination! This major milestone reflects his hard work and dedication throughout his studies. At Namaste Community Foundation, we believe that achievements like this deserve to be celebrated. Rohit’s commitment to his education has truly paid off, and we
Huge Congratulations!
We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Bishow Raj Paudel, our esteemed Ex-Treasurer, and Mr. Visma Raj Paudel, our dedicated Founder/Chairperson, on their recent election as Chairperson and Secretary, respectively, for the year 2081-2082 of the Restaurant and Bar Association in Pokhara. This significant achievement was celebrated during the 30th Annual General
Congratulation BIKASH
Congratulations, Bikash! We are thrilled to announce that Bikash has successfully passed his School Education Examination (10th Grade)! This achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication. The entire Namaste Community Foundation community is incredibly proud of you, Bikash. Your perseverance has truly paid off, and we encourage you to keep up the
Celebrating 21 Anniversary!!!
Celebrating 21 years of successful completion in changing lives in Nepal! Our impactful programs like children’s home, scholarship initiatives, women empowerment, school support and disaster relief efforts are truly amazing and has made many positive differences in the lives of so many people. We greatly appreciate all partners, volunteers, sponsors, staff, and supporters for your
Empowering Women
#Empowering Women Another group of 20 single women has started to learn new skills at our Women Empowerment Centre in Ghachowk, Kaski. The training includes hands-on lessons in sewing techniques and pattern-making to equip these women with valuable skills to start/expand their own tailoring businesses and succeed in the competitive market. We believe that by
A Proud Moment
One of our proudest moments was when we had the pleasure of meeting Som BK, who works as a ‘Barista’ in a restaurant by the lakeside. It was truly inspiring to see Som BK dedicating himself to his work with passion and skill. His hard work and commitment serve as a shining example of determination
Graduation Ceremony-15th
“The graduation ceremony for the 12 new trainees from our 15th batch of 3 months full-time “Tailoring Training” has been completed at our Women Empowerment Center in Ghachowk, Kaski, Pokhara. These participants were from different parts of Kaski, mostly from Ghachowk, Naudada, and Parbat. They were provided with free training, training materials, and a counseling
