02/10/2026
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BECAUSE OF LOVE
It is true.
Because of Love, R Star is flourishing in the help we give to the rural area of Kavre, Nepal.
Nepal is not a 3rd World Country, rather it is an ‘’Under Developed Country”, a far lesser position in the world, listed right there with Afghanistan and others who have the least in the world from housing, food, and education, plus.
The work we have in place does change lives. We can only do it because of our donors and supporters. We are making a continued difference in the lives of people we serve. Thank you.
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Kathmandu Project Update
Our newest project to lift 6 women who are gifted writers in Nepal recently reported By Anjali Subedi: A quiet yet powerful milestone for Gargi Media (and for R Star):
Following the distribution of laptops on 28 November, made possible with the generous support of R Star Foundation joining with us, we held our first virtual meeting with six extraordinary women, each a dreamer, each a fighter – coming from Dalit communities, (untouchable cast), survivors of violence, and persons with disabilities.
The meeting on Saturday, 14 December, became a space of reflection, gratitude, and emerging confidence. Participants shared how a simple yet transformative tool- a personal laptop – has already begun reshaping their daily lives and aspirations.
Dhana Pariyar, (one of the 6 women), spoke of the relief and freedom of finally being able to complete her articles independently; earlier, she had to rely on sharing a computer at her workplace. Sarita Thulung , (another of the 6), shared with quiet pride that she has now been able to work consistently and complete her Master’s thesis, something that had earlier felt daunting and delayed. And then came a lighter, joyful moment- our youngest participant, Binita Bardewa, shared how she watched the IPL (Cricket games), with great excitement on her own laptop, a small yet telling reminder that empowerment also includes joy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in the digital world.
These stories reminded us that access is not a luxury – it is dignity with a voice otherwise dismissed.
The one-hour virtual session was guided by Anjali Subedi and Pravin Kumar Yadav, volunteer mentors, professional journalists from Gargi Media, outlined the upcoming three-month program focused on leadership development, media skills, and digital empowerment. The energy in the room, though virtual, was deeply real, hopeful, and committed. It was not just a meeting. It was the beginning of a journey, where tools meet trust, and dreams find direction.
Note: Gargi Media, with the support of the R Star Foundation, located in the USA, distributed new HP 15-inch laptops to six women at an event in Kathmandu on 28 November, 2025. Three of the six women, ages 17 to 36, are persons with disabilities, and several faced caste discrimination and domestic violence. (News covered by The Himalayan Times and on the Gargi website)
Have no doubt what you do for R Star is making a difference, a direct and life-changing experience for these 6 women and those who will follow them in the mentoring program
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