NBA Star Ronny Turiaf Visits HCC Youth Home
Earlier this year, HCC Signature Students had a surprise visit from retired NBA star Ronny Turiaf. Ronny spent a couple of days with HCC students in Kathmandu, sharing stories, playing basketball, singing, dancing, and building friendships. Ronny inspired everyone with his life story, positive attitude, and kind spirit. The HCC students were excited to meet … Read more
HCC Receives Platinum Seal of Transparency 2018 from GuideStar
HCC is thrilled to announce that we have received the Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2018 from GuideStar USA! GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. One of the top nonprofit vetting organizations in the world, GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency is its highest recognition. We are honored to receive GuideStar’s … Read more
HCC Co-Founders Meet with U.S. Ambassador to Nepal
At a recent Open House hosted by the U.S. Embassy, Nepal, HCC Co-Founders Bruce, and Susan Keenan, and HCC Director of Nepal Programs Sadie Green had the opportunity to meet the U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B. Teplitz. Ambassador Teplitz has been with the U.S. State Department since 1991 and currently works as U.S. Ambassador … Read more
Champion Fitness Competitor Shaun Stafford is Running the Everest Marathon for HCC
Update! As of July 3rd, Shaun has raised just shy of $20,000!! As a former competitive rugby player at Oxford turned World Fitness Champion and London-based entrepreneur, Shaun Stafford is no stranger to putting in the hard work to achieve one’s goals. His next challenge? Running in the 2018 Everest Marathon, notoriously difficult and the … Read more
Congratulations to our Two Newest Graduates!
We are so proud and excited to announce to everyone that two of HCC’s Signature Program Students have now joined the ranks of HCC Graduates! Upon their graduation from university, Nari and Rupesh have each graduated from HCC’s Signature Program. Hira Sapkota, HCC’s Director of Student Programs and Hostel Services and HCC resident “House Mom” … Read more
The HCC 2017 Annual Report is Here!
2017 was an incredible year for the whole HCC family-staff, students and supporters alike. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of all HCC supporters, together, we were able to take action benefiting thousands of severely impoverished and vulnerable children and their families in 2017. Check out the specific, tangible results of your hard work and generosity … Read more
American Former Firefighter Teaches Students First Aid
Amir Mashhour, an American former firefighter, visited our youth home Khushi Ghar in Kathmandu and imparted his expertise on helpful, and potentially life-saving, first aid procedures. With so many of our students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, many were eager to learn more. However, all of our students, regardless of career aspirations, found … Read more
Students Take Workshops on Social Issues and Financial Planning
In collaboration with The Umbrella Foundation and additional funding from StartUp4Kids Nepal, HCC Signature Students have been participating in Aflateen workshops, created by the nonprofit Aflatoun. An international organization, Aflateen provides social and financial education to help empower millions of children and young adults worldwide. We’ve partnered with The Umbrella Foundation, an NGO in Kathmandu … Read more
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