by Bruce Keenan | May 19, 2017 | 2017, News
Not since the elections of 1997 has Nepal seen elections on a local, municipal level. For HCC students, some born during the height of Nepal’s 10-year civil war (1996-2006), the elections in Nepal are their first exposure to a fair and free democratic process...
by Bruce Keenan | Apr 18, 2017 | 2017, News
As the former Chancellor of the Academic Council at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Kiran Manandhar has worked tirelessly for years to ensure that Nepali art, artists and traditions receive support and the opportunity to grow. After obtaining his MFA in painting from...
by Bruce Keenan | Apr 15, 2017 | 2017, News
Happy Nepali New Year to all! According to the Vikram Samvat calendar, which runs about 56-57 years earlier than the Gregorian calendar, the current year is 2074! This year, the Nepali New Year fell on April 13 and we’re thrilled to celebrate it with our HCC...
by Bruce Keenan | Apr 13, 2017 | 2017, News
After buckling down and studying for weeks for their final exams, HCC students are currently basking in a well-earned spring break of almost one month. During break periods, HCC sets up a variety of activities for students to participate in to keep them engaged...
by Bruce Keenan | Jan 22, 2017 | 2017, News
Before joining our program in Kathmandu and starting a new life at Khushi Ghar, many of our HCC students began their life growing up in the state-run orphanage Bal Mandir. Located in an old palace building in Kathmandu, lack of financial support leaves Bal Mandir in a...