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CHILDREN OUTINGS
Due to covid circumstances and the risk of virus transmission; we were not able take our children outing for almost two years. But on 26th February, we were able to take them to Pumdikot and Peace Pagoda together with our partner Tuuli Vikstedt (WoC Australia). The viewpoint is a picturesque location at a height of

SUPPORTERS VISIT AND THEIR GENEROSITY
This year, we were also able to welcome Mr. Lee Walker from Scotland, who is very good friend of Mr. Visma Raj Paudel and well-wisher of NCF Nepal. During his visit, he managed to collect some donations and we were able to purchase new table tennis games, new school shoes, window curtains, school bags and

EDUCATIONAL GIFT FROM AUSTRALIA
We are thankful to all the supporters and especially WoC International (Australia/Finland) for appealing laptops & taking them all along to Nepal for our university going students. Altogether 4 laptops were provided to support their university education as well as distance learning activities. It would definitely give an opportunity to further spread their wings of

OUR FOUNDER’S LAWN TENNIS ACHIEVEMENT
We would like to congratulate Mr. Visma Raj Paudel (Founder/Chairperson) for being a “Beginner Kaski District Champion” organized by Kaski District Tennis Association at Pokhara Stadium on 22nd February 2022. He is also an executive board member of “Kaski District Lawn Tennis Association”. He believes that sports are important for health and mental well-being.

CHILDREN TOWARDS INDEPENDENCY
Some of our children, who gradually passed high school level of education, have recently been reintegrated back to the society. The reintegration is done after finding a paid job for their financial independence. Some of them are still supported partially to continue their university studies and continuous follow-up, guidelines and motivation will be provided for

SKILL TRANSFER TO 12 SINGLE WOMEN
After about 2 years gap with the empowerment training at Ghachowk, we managed to organize training for 12 single women at our Empowerment center, Ghachowk. This training was for 2 months full time (10 am-5:00 pm) with residential support for the major participants. This training went very well and we managed by taking all the

PARTNER’S VISIT AFTER 2 YEARS
Our partner M/s Tuuli Vikstedt from Australia/Finland have recently visited Nepal and spend over 2 weeks in Nepal. She experienced the positive changes that appeared in 2 years including some elder children reintegration of transforming into financial independence. It has been 13+ years, working together with WoC International to spread love, care and empowering the

PRAGYA’S NEW JOURNEY OF CONJUGAL LIFE
We would like to congratulate our daughter “Pragya Adhikari” on her Wedding! We are so happy for the new journey of her life. Always cherish the love you have for each other and never let it fade away. Pragya had been our family members for over 12 years together with her brother. After completion of

APPRECIATION FOR OUR SOCIAL WORK
We greatly APPRECIATE “Pokhara Tourism Council” for acknowledging NCF Nepal for its two decade of SOCIAL WORK and our active involvement during “Covid Care Support Program“. The “Letter of Appreciation” was provided in the presence of: Honorable Minister Prem Bahadur Ale (Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation), Mr. Mani Bhadra Sharma (Ministry of Industry

CONGRATULATIONS FOR GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS
We all NCF Nepal are proud to share that our four incredible and bright young souls who completed their high school graduate with excellent grades. Huge congratulations to the achievers and greatly appreciate to all the supporters, ground team, school family and everyone who have contributed even a little to make this change possible.

Festival of Lights (Dipawali/Tihar)
Tihar is one of the major Hindu festivals that is celebrated for 5 days every year. It is the festival of lights that brings the worship of Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth along with the worship of dog, crow and cow respectively. At the end of the day, the sisters get gifts from their brothers

Festival Message from NCF Nepal
Namaste and greetings from Namaste Community Foundation, Nepal. We believe that you, all your family members, relatives, and close friends are in a good health. On the auspicious occasion of “Festival of Lights” (also called Dipawali or Tihar); we would like to extend our warm greetings to you and your family. May this sparkling festival

Re-opening Women Empowerment Center, Ghachowk
After almost 2 year’s gaps (due to covid circumstances); we are working towards re-opening our Women Empowerment Centre, Ghachowk. Currently, the application has been called, made various field visits & meetings with government representatives has been going on. Some of the colouring and minor repair works has been undergoing to make better environment for the

Various festival celebrated at our home
In last two months; we have been able to celebrate few festivals at our children home. This includes: 1) Rakshya Bandhan: This literally means “SAFETY” and “BOND”. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the unique bond between a brother and his sister. The festival is marked by the sister tying a rakhi on her brother’s wrist and exchanging

Huge congratulations to Mr Aryash Raj Paudel
We would like to Congratulate Mr. Aryash Raj Paudel (Son of Visma Raj Paudel-Founder/Chairperson) for his wonderful performance and being a NATIONAL CHAMPION of Bir Ganesh Man national Tennis Tournament 2021 under 8 years (Lawn Tennis). He has done an incredible job and he deserved this title.

Awards achievements by our founder
We all at NCF Nepal family would like to CONGRATULATE our Chairperson/Founder Mr. Visma Raj Paudel (Cluster Chief: 12) for being recognized by KRITY award of the month through Lions Club International 325 B1. KRITY award is provided in recognition of special contribution towards social cause, supporting the mission & vision of Lions Club and

13 Years of partnership in between NCF Nepal & WoC International – Aus/Fin
We recently (26th Oct) celebrated the wonderful 13 years of partnership with Wind of Change International to care needy children of Nepal through “Onni Children’s House”. It is a good occasion to look back on what we have done together. We can do this with satisfaction and happiness because we have always initiated and continuously

Huge Congratulations!!!
We all at NCF Nepal would like to CONGRATULATE our 5 children (Shova, Ganesh, Som, Kiran & Shambhu) for passing SEE, securing greatest GPA this year. We all Namaste family is bursting with happiness and pride of your hard work. We wish you all for the greatest success in coming days too.

Our undying gratitude !!!
We greatly appreciate Namaste Foundation, Netherlands; who has led and greatly succeed the major fund-raising and other supporters like: Sirius Foundation, Wind of Change International, Robert Goedegebuure, Nico Lunenburg Foundation, past volunteers, individual supporters, NCF board, ground level staff and well-wishers from Nepal and abroad. It’s you, who made these work possible. Here is the

Heartfelt condolence to our Ex-Chairman
We are deeply saddened about the passing of Govinda Sharma Bikharchi Paudel (Ex-chairman of NCF Nepal and Father of our Founder/Chairperson Mr Visma Raj Paudel) on 11th July 2021 at the age of 80 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Govinda Sharma’s soul is now at peace. May our prayers help to