House with Heart

House with Heart A home for abandoned children, an education center, and an outreach program for families in need in Nepal.

This non-profit, NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) was founded by Beverly Bronson in 2001 when she found two children, Krishna and Babu aged five and two, huddled in front of a tin hut after being abandoned by their mother. Since that time, House with Heart (formerly Ghar Sita Mutu) has built a facility that houses the children’s home and training center. It continues to expand its outreach every year under the leadership of Beverly who serves as President & CEO of the organization.

We are happy to share that House with Heart has welcomed a new House Daughter into our family: Sudisma, who will turn ni...
19/05/2026

We are happy to share that House with Heart has welcomed a new House Daughter into our family: Sudisma, who will turn nine next month.

Sudisma comes to us from Bajura, a remote and underserved region of western Nepal, where she had been living with her grandparents in a tiny hut under extremely difficult circumstances. Her father died while working in India, and Sudisma’s mother, also in India, was unable to return to Nepal to care for her. Much of the responsibility for daily life with her grandparents fell on Sudisma’s shoulders. She cooked and cleaned for the household, collected grasses for the family livestock, helped care for the animals, and spent much of her day working. Despite these hardships, Sudisma remained bright, eager to learn, and deeply devoted to school.

U.S. Board Member Frankie Mirenda, who was in Kathmandu during Sudisma’s first days at the House, reports: “Sudisma is one of a kind! She took to the House immediately. She is a cuddle bug, just wanting to show and receive affection.”

Frankie adds: “Her smile lights up the room.”

Photo 1: Sudisma after her arrival at House with Heart.
Photo 2: Sudisma (left) embraced by her new sister, House Daughter Marsang, age thirteen.
Photo 3: Sudisma with her grandparents in front of their family hut in Bajura, prior to coming to House with Heart.

Please join us in welcoming Sudisma into the House with Heart family.

In Nepal, about 79% of men can read and write compared to 60% of women (UNESCO). At House with Heart’s family home for g...
29/04/2026

In Nepal, about 79% of men can read and write compared to 60% of women (UNESCO). At House with Heart’s family home for girls who have experienced extreme poverty and deprivation, we confront this disparity directly by ensuring every House Daughter has daily access to books. Literacy is foundational to how we equip each girl in our care to shape her own future.

Our deepest thanks to supporters Jenny Fisher and David Berger, who generously purchased more than 50 books for the House. This gift will keep our voracious readers engaged while strengthening the skills that support long-term learning.

From left to right: House Daughters Sabina, Suji, Dolma, and Amina, ready to dive into their newest reads.

The House with Heart family is happy to share that Pratikshya was welcomed earlier this month as our newest House Daught...
21/04/2026

The House with Heart family is happy to share that Pratikshya was welcomed earlier this month as our newest House Daughter. She is 9 years old and comes from Bajura, one of the most impoverished and underdeveloped districts in Nepal. Her elderly grandparents have been struggling to care for her with very limited means. Pratikshya’s mother died in 2020. Her father remarried and left the family, and is no longer involved in her life. With no access to consistent schooling, and facing the risks of early marriage or being sent away for labor, her path forward was deeply uncertain.

Today, she is settling into our safe, stable home. She is surrounded by care, finding her place among her new sisters.

The trajectory of Pratikshya’s life has shifted.

Photos: first and second, Pratikshya at our Kathmandu home; third, before arriving at House with Heart.

Nepal’s Labour Force Survey reports that more than 90 percent of employed women in Nepal work in the informal sector, of...
15/04/2026

Nepal’s Labour Force Survey reports that more than 90 percent of employed women in Nepal work in the informal sector, often in low-wage and insecure jobs with limited protections.

House with Heart’s Skillful Hands program is designed to expand women’s economic opportunity. Through its felting initiative, women are able to earn an income through skilled, consistent work—supporting their families and gaining greater financial independence.

Pictured here are Shubhadra, Bimala, and Krishna, our felting artisans, who have been working with House with Heart since 2009. Over the past sixteen years, their work has provided them with a steady income, stability, and greater autonomy in their daily lives.

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Ashika, now 17, joined House with Heart in 2012 at just three years old, alongside her younger sister, Ashmita, who was ...
07/04/2026

Ashika, now 17, joined House with Heart in 2012 at just three years old, alongside her younger sister, Ashmita, who was two at the time, from a large, impoverished family facing profound hardship. Their parents were unable to provide the basic support the girls needed, and their mother made the difficult decision to place them in our home.

Today, Ashika is a steady and thoughtful presence in the House. She is focused on her studies at school and plays an important role in daily life, helping care for her younger House sisters.

Ashika has grown into a confident young woman with a strong sense of responsibility. House with Heart is honored to support her as she builds her future.

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Miley and Laxmi are central to the daily life of House with Heart’s family home in Kathmandu.Miley (left), our Assistant...
31/03/2026

Miley and Laxmi are central to the daily life of House with Heart’s family home in Kathmandu.

Miley (left), our Assistant Cook for the past six years, helps prepare meals each day for our large household, a responsibility that requires constant planning, care, and coordination. Laxmi (right), our Head Gardener for over a decade, oversees the garden on our property that provides a supply of fresh fruits and vegetables for the House year-round.

The meals prepared and the produce grown nourish not only the House Daughters, but also our staff, their children, and members of the surrounding community.

Miley and Laxmi are part of a dedicated team whose daily efforts, often behind the scenes, help make House with Heart a stable and supportive home for the girls in our care and a source of nourishment and support for our wider community.

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In Nepal, girls growing up in poverty face heightened risks of abandonment, trafficking, and exploitation. UNICEF identi...
24/03/2026

In Nepal, girls growing up in poverty face heightened risks of abandonment, trafficking, and exploitation. UNICEF identifies Nepal as a source country for child trafficking, noting that children from poor households are especially vulnerable when family support breaks down.

House with Heart’s family residence in Kathmandu exists to provide a safe, stable alternative. We offer girls facing poverty and exploitation a permanent home, consistent caregiving, and access to education—so they can grow up protected, loved, and supported.

Pictured here are House Daughters Pratima and Rejina, both age 11, in the garden at our Kathmandu residence. Pratima joined the House family in 2016, and Rejina in 2019.

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Early childhood is one of the most critical periods for learning and development.During these early years, children begi...
17/03/2026

Early childhood is one of the most critical periods for learning and development.

During these early years, children begin building the cognitive, social, and emotional foundations that shape future learning and wellbeing. Yet many young children in poor communities lack access to safe, stimulating early learning environments.

House with Heart’s Children’s Learning Center serves pre-school-age children from impoverished local families, offering a structured, nurturing space where they can build early literacy and foundational math skills, learn through play, and receive consistent care. For families facing significant economic hardship and difficult living and working conditions, the Center provides stability, safety, and a strong foundation for future learning.

By supporting children early, we help set the stage for lifelong growth and opportunity.

Scroll through the photos to see the children we serve at the Center.

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In Nepal, too many girls face pressure to leave school early—often due to poverty and deeply rooted social expectations....
10/03/2026

In Nepal, too many girls face pressure to leave school early—often due to poverty and deeply rooted social expectations.

According to UNICEF, while most Nepali children complete elementary school, far fewer go on to finish high school. At the same time, Human Rights Watch reports that more than one in three girls in Nepal are married before age 18, a practice that frequently cuts short education and limits future opportunity.

House with Heart’s family residence in Kathmandu exists to push back against these realities. We provide girls with a stable home, daily structure, academic support, and consistent care—so they can remain in school, stay safe, and build independent futures. By investing in their education and wellbeing today, we help expand their choices tomorrow.

Pictured here are House Daughters Abhaya, Ashika, and Sabina outside their school in Kathmandu.

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This March 8, 2026, we join people around the world in observing International Women’s Day to honor the strength, leader...
08/03/2026

This March 8, 2026, we join people around the world in observing International Women’s Day to honor the strength, leadership, and contributions of women and girls everywhere.

Every day at House with Heart, we see how access to education, skills training, and opportunity can transform lives. Through our programs in Kathmandu, Nepal, we work to ensure that women and girls have the support they need to build independent and fulfilling futures for themselves and their families. When a woman is empowered, her entire community is strengthened.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing equity, dignity, and opportunity for women and girls.

Photo: Binita and Sabtri, students in our Rise Above tutoring program.

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We are proud to share House with Heart’s 2025 Annual Report.This year’s report highlights milestones across our communit...
03/03/2026

We are proud to share House with Heart’s 2025 Annual Report.

This year’s report highlights milestones across our community — welcoming new House Daughters into our Kathmandu family home, supporting students through higher education, securing Nepali citizenship for our House graduates, strengthening vocational training and girls’ education programs, and launching life-saving health initiatives for women and families.

Across every program, we see the same truth: when people have access to education, health care, skills training, and sustained support, they gain the foundation to build independent lives with dignity.

We are deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, staff, and partners who make our work possible.

Read the full 2025 Annual Report at the link in our bio.

Photo: House Daughter Dalhamu, whose story is featured in the 2025 Annual Report, will begin medical school this year.

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