A Joyous New Beginning for Our Jamana!
A Joyous New Beginning for Our Jamana! Our NCF Nepal family is overflowing with happiness today! We have the immense joy of sharing that our very own Jamana, who grew up in the Onni Children’s Home (supported by Wind of Change International – Aus/Fin), has recently gotten married! We couldn’t be prouder or more excited
A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION
A heartfelt celebration of our 18th group of incredible women! On December 5th 2025, eleven single women began a journey with us; a journey of thread, fabric, and newfound confidence. Today (5th Feb 2026), we are bursting with pride to share that they have all successfully completed their tailoring and business training, each one equipped
A NEW JOURNEY – AGAIN
A New Chapter Begins: 18th Tailoring Training Batch Empowers Women in Ghachowk Ghachowk, Kaski, Nepal – December 5, 2025 – The air was filled with hope and excitement as we officially inaugurated our latest Tailoring Skills Training for the 18th batch of remarkable women. This ceremony marks the beginning of a transformative journey for 11
Celebrating a Milestone: SHOVA KUNWAR
Milestone Announcement: Shova Kunwar Begins Legal Studies in the United States The Namaste Family, Nepal, is overjoyed to share that our daughter, Miss Shova Kunwar, has been accepted to a prestigious law school in Michigan, USA. This achievement marks a major milestone in her academic journey and fills our family with immense pride and happiness.
TEEJ CELEBRATION
Namaste and warm greetings to our dear members, friends, and extended family, We’re deeply grateful for last night’s Teej Dar Dinner at Chilly Bar and Restro. It was a joyful celebration of tradition, laughter, and sisterhood, and we’re excited to share a few reflections. Heartfelt thanks to the daughters and lady staff who joined us,
A journey of Independence
Celebrating the Success of Our 17th Tailoring Training Batch! We are delighted to share the successful completion of our 17th tailoring training program, which began on 15th May, 2025, empowering 11 single women with valuable skills for financial independence. Among them, 10 trainees have graduated with essential tailoring and entrepreneurship expertise, while one participant had
22 Years of Community & Service
On June 10th, we gathered at Chilly Bar and Restaurant to celebrate a significant milestone: the 22nd anniversary of the Namaste Community Foundation. The evening was a joyful reunion, filled with the laughter and stories of our children, dedicated staff, and committed board members. Though some of our children were unable to join due to
Awareness Program at WEP
Awareness Program on Critical Women’s Issues Held at Ghachowk Women Empowerment Centre Yesterday (27th May 2025), the Women Empowerment Centre in Ghachowk hosted a impactful 4.5-hour awareness program addressing key issues affecting women: 1️⃣ Human Trafficking – Recognizing signs and prevention strategies. 2️⃣ Domestic Violence – Legal rights, support systems, and safe reporting. 3️⃣ Mental
Heartiest congratulations to Aryash
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Aryash Raj Paudel and the Nepal U-12 tennis team on their splendid achievement in qualifying for the Sri Lanka tournament. This success is a testament to your relentless effort and passion. We wish you a memorable and triumphant journey. Play with pride and bring glory to Nepal! Namaste
Heartiest congratulations to Aryash Raj Paudel
Heartiest congratulations to Mr. Aryash Raj Paudel and the Nepal U-12 tennis team on earning a spot in the upcoming tournament in Sri Lanka! This incredible achievement reflects your relentless effort, passion, and talent. Wishing you a memorable and successful journey. Play with pride, give your best, and bring glory to Nepal! Go team Nepal!
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
