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Nepal Youth Foundation The Nepal Youth Foundation was founded by Olga Murray in 1990.

The Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF) offers hope and opportunity to children in Nepal by providing them what is every child’s birthright: vital healthcare, education, and a safe environment. It has an office in San Francisco, California, USA, and conducts its programs throughout the Himalayan country of Nepal.

“No health without mental health.” 💚Students at Adarsha Saula Yubak Secondary School shared this important reminder as t...
10/12/2026

“No health without mental health.” 💚

Students at Adarsha Saula Yubak Secondary School shared this important reminder as they joined NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center for a pre-celebration of World Mental Health Day 2026. Thank you to the students for their enthusiasm and participation!

We also recognize the strength of individuals and communities rebuilding their lives after unimaginable loss and upheaval. Ankur’s mental health and psychosocial support in Nuwakot continues for people affected by the devastating floods, offering care as they navigate the recovery ahead.

“It’s OK not to be OK.” The students’ words are an important reminder: our feelings matter, asking for help is a sign of strength, and we don’t have to face difficult times alone. 💚

Recovery after a disaster means caring for emotional well-being, too. NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center continues to provide...
10/12/2026

Recovery after a disaster means caring for emotional well-being, too. NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center continues to provide counseling and psychosocial support in Nuwakot for children and families affected by the floods.

As we reflect on World Mental Health Day, we’re grateful to our Ankur team for helping people navigate grief, trauma, and uncertainty with care. No one should have to face recovery alone. 💚

Very proud of the latest project with Wheels 4 Life & Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF) 20 bicycles, together with helmets, g...
10/08/2026

Very proud of the latest project with Wheels 4 Life & Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF) 20 bicycles, together with helmets, goggles, and water bottles, were handed over to 20 young volunteer teachers working across 13 community schools and 4 Community Learning Centers in the rural villages of Tirhut Rural Municipality, Saptari District, Nepal. The volunteer teachers are part of Nepal Youth Foundation’s Caste Equality Project (CEP). The bicycles were generously donated by WHEELS 4 LIFE with the fundraising done by Ben Splude riding his bike across the UK.

The bicycles from WHEELS 4 LIFE will directly strengthen NYF’s education initiatives by enabling School Volunteer Teachers and Community Learning Center Facilitators to reach children and communities across rural villages in Tirhut. In these communities, education is one of the most important pathways to creating opportunities and transforming the lives of children and families who face persistent social and economic barriers.

For generations, Nepal’s Dalit communities have faced caste-based discrimination. Although members of these communities ...
10/08/2026

For generations, Nepal’s Dalit communities have faced caste-based discrimination. Although members of these communities make up 13.4% of Nepal’s population, they represent less than 1% of its lawyers.

Educating Dalit Lawyers (EDL), a partnership between NYF and Dignity Initiative, a Dalit-led organization in Kathmandu, aims to help close this gap. The program supports 31 students across Nepal: four graduates and 27 currently enrolled.

Recently, EDL students gathered for a conference on the future of Nepal’s Dalit rights movement. They explored strategies for addressing ongoing challenges, discussed landmark court decisions with former Supreme Court Justice Anand Mohan Bhattarai, and participated in a public speaking competition.

The conference also honored Pradip Bishwakarma, EDL’s first graduate to become a practicing lawyer. Now a legal officer with NYF’s Community Empowerment Program in Saptari, he is helping expand access to justice for Dalit communities. 💛

A finish line worth celebrating! 🎉💛 On Sunday, October 4, Team New York City, our top fundraising team, celebrated 10 ye...
10/06/2026

A finish line worth celebrating! 🎉💛 On Sunday, October 4, Team New York City, our top fundraising team, celebrated 10 years of Olgapuri Children’s Village with a Trek-a-Thon that raised over $8,500!

A HUGE shoutout to Carlo Murray, who raised over $6,500 to honor his great-grandmother, NYF founder Olga Murray, becoming our TOP individual fundraiser across all Trek-a-Thon teams! And thank you to his good friend Jude and the friends and family who joined him for this celebration.

Seeing Carlo cross the finish line is a reminder of how Olga’s love for Nepal’s children continues through a new generation. 💛 To all of Team New York City and everyone who gave, cheered them on, and helped make this possible: thank you, and dhanyabad! 🙏

Flood Response Update | World Teachers’ Day ❤This World Teachers’ Day, we’re honoring educators in Nepal who are helping...
10/05/2026

Flood Response Update | World Teachers’ Day ❤

This World Teachers’ Day, we’re honoring educators in Nepal who are helping children find their way back to the classroom after unimaginable disruption.

As some schools prepare to reopen and displaced children transition into new schools and communities, NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center has trained approximately 100 teachers in psychosocial support, and that number continues to grow every day. Trainings also cover self-care and school readiness, helping educators prepare for the complex needs children may bring with them as they return to learning.

Teachers are often among the first trusted adults children turn to outside their families. By building this knowledge within schools and among educators, psychosocial support can continue long after NYF’s counselors leave the region.

Today, we are especially grateful for the teachers preparing to welcome Nepal’s children back into classrooms, wherever those classrooms may be. ❤️

A few weeks ago, trainees at Olgapuri Vocational School celebrated Biswakarma Puja, a festival honoring Biswakarma, the ...
10/02/2026

A few weeks ago, trainees at Olgapuri Vocational School celebrated Biswakarma Puja, a festival honoring Biswakarma, the deity of craftsmanship, and the tools, machines, and equipment people rely on in their work. 🔧💛

Our trainees offered prayers for the equipment that helps them learn new skills and build their futures. Then, they carried that spirit of care beyond the workshop by joining a community clean-up.

Mr. Sagar Tuladhar, chairperson of Lalitpur’s Ward 22, and his team expressed their appreciation for the trainees. Though they come from different parts of Nepal, they willingly stepped forward to care for the community they now call home.

At Olgapuri, learning a trade goes hand in hand with learning to work safely, care for others, and give back. We’re proud to see our trainees putting those values into action!

More teams, more smiles, and more moments from our first-ever Olgapuri Trek-a-Thon! 💛 Today, we’re sharing photos from T...
10/01/2026

More teams, more smiles, and more moments from our first-ever Olgapuri Trek-a-Thon! 💛 Today, we’re sharing photos from Team Marin, Team Colorado Springs, Team Ann & Jerry, Team Santa Barbara, and Team Denver, who walked in their communities to celebrate 10 years of Olgapuri Children’s Village.

A special shoutout to Team Marin, our runner-up fundraising team, for raising over $6,700! 🎉

Leading Team Colorado Springs was city captain Liz Rockwell, the landscape architect whose vision helped shape Olgapuri. Her special connection to the children’s home made her participation in this anniversary celebration especially meaningful.

Team Santa Barbara also received a generous $3,000 gift, tied with Team Seattle for the largest single donation of the Trek-a-Thon!

And drumroll… across all teams, we’ve raised over $55,000 for Olgapuri and trekked more than 160 miles! With more teams walking this coming weekend, those numbers are still growing. 💛

To our captains and fundraisers: thank you for sharing NYF’s work with your friends, families, and colleagues. And if you joined because someone you care about invited you to walk or give, welcome! Your kindness and trust mean so much to us. 🙏

The photos are coming in, and we can’t stop smiling! 💛This weekend, teams gathered in their communities to celebrate 10 ...
09/28/2026

The photos are coming in, and we can’t stop smiling! 💛

This weekend, teams gathered in their communities to celebrate 10 years of Olgapuri Children’s Village through our first-ever Olgapuri Trek-a-Thon. Young students, working professionals, NYF board members, and even some tiny humans alongside their parents came out to walk!

Pictured here are Team San Francisco, Team Chicago, Team SOAR (Sisters of Action and Rising) from Castilleja School in Palo Alto, and Team Namaste of North Carolina. We’re loving the stunning views from across the country and seeing everyone come together for Olgapuri. After their walks, many teams kept the celebration going over well-deserved Nepali food. And what better way to celebrate than with some tasty momos?

Together, you helped us surpass our $50,000 fundraising goal! We’re so grateful to everyone who walked, donated, reached out to friends and family, shared the Trek-a-Thon, or followed along. We truly couldn’t have done this without you all. Thank you, and dhanyabad! 🙏

A few teams had to reschedule because of the weather, so the celebration isn’t over yet. We’ll share more photos as they come in! 💛

And just like that, 10 years have gone by. 💛 Overnight, we received these photos from Olgapuri’s anniversary celebration...
09/26/2026

And just like that, 10 years have gone by. 💛 Overnight, we received these photos from Olgapuri’s anniversary celebration in Nepal, and we couldn’t wait to share them with you!

Children, vocational school trainees, staff, and board members gathered at Olgapuri to mark the occasion. They shared memories, wore special anniversary T-shirts, and enjoyed dancing and live music at a cultural evening organized by the children.

And the celebration continues today as communities around the world gather to walk in the first-ever Olgapuri Trek-a-Thon. We can’t wait to see the moments you share! 🎉

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