International Women's Day 2019: This is what not being trafficked looks like
We take girls at a real risk of being trafficked and turn them into confident, articulate, grateful young women looking at very different futures.
My two weeks with the Māori
Kia ora! I just got back from Aotearoa, New Zealand, where I spent two fascinating weeks immersed in the Māori way of life.
Twice the joy at Ngoenga
Ngoenga in Tibetan means joyous, and this school for differently abled children is filled with those learning to live their best lives. Sonam and Nyima, after loving care and physical therapy, can now can stand on their own for the first time - and you can feel their joy!
Into the Jungle
The wildlife corridors in Nepal's southern plains are central to the survival of endangered bengal tigers and one horned rhinos, and the ecosystem they are a part of. But poaching and human wildlife conflict remain serious threats. Our partnership with the Fund for Tiger and its work to engage local youth in conservation has been effective, and tiger population has nearly doubled.
In the Hills
In 2007, we started STOP Girl Trafficking in Udayapur by enrolling 60 girls in school. This year, 848 girls are enrolled in 29 schools there! Our Udayapur SGT Alums are socially active in their communities, and enlisting to mentor SGT girls, and be the important Friday Class teachers. Trafficking in Udayapur is not yet defeated. So we are fighting!
In the Himalaya
The 2015 quake that devastated Nepal did not spare the 400 year old Khumjung Gompa either. Rebuilt since, it is once again filled with chants and prayers, its walls covered with traditional paintings and thangkas that makes it whole.
From the Heart, Next Chapter
It has been a busy year of doing good and having fun! Read all about it in our year in review, Next Chapter: From Heart.
#GivingTuesday is Here!
Kick off the holiday season with a gift of compassion! #GivingTuesday is Nov. 27, and it’s a chance for you to make a real difference in the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized people of the Himalaya.
Celebrating Milestones and Inspirations
A big thanks to everyone who made our "50 Years of Inspiration - Doing good, Being kind" celebration a grand success! Here is a recap of the wonderful evening of celebrating compassion.
Meet Phakchok Rinpoche, a new generation of Buddhist masters
Phakchok Rinpoche is a part of a new generation of Buddhist masters. Come meet him on Oct. 30th at our Infamous Annual Dinner.