January at Khushi Ghar, from Dhirendra
January Update from Dhirendra at Khushi Ghar - Every month we get updates straight from the students! I recently finished my second term examination. I tried my best and I did well. After that we had sports day. Due to covid-19, we could not play all the games in the college.We only played for one day and then the college remain closed. Now we are having our online classes. I am studying hard...
January Update From Ram in France
Every month we get updates directly from the students! After nearly 2 years of Covid-related delays, Ram is finally in Lyon, France, at the prestigious Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay. Traveling to France was like a dream come true for me. The working hours are good because we'll get a break in between. The hotel has a guest everyday despite Covid. Here in Lyon, we don't have a problem of Covid. I am...
Christmas at Khushi Ghar with Kabita
Every month we get updates directly from the students! Since December my college has been closed and we are given a break to prepare for our board exam. On 24th December we had a lab(practical) where we were taught to withdraw blood, check pressure and many more. I am enjoying it and am learning it sincerely. I am trying to spend more time on my studies. My 1st year’s result will soon be out. I...
Dhading Trip December 2021
Last month, members of our team in Nepal, Mun Maya and Laxmi, along with Angela and Ram, senior HCC students from Kathmandu, traveled through the rural areas of Dhading. They were able to distribute supplies, check on their educational progress and living environments and meet with new students who are all part of The RISE Program (formerly the Rural Education Scholarship Program). Laxmi sent...
November in Nepal
Every month we get updates directly from the students! The month of November is filled with enthusiasm. After a long vacation of about one month, schools, colleges, and offices started re-opening. I joined a medical institute for the preparation of entrance in BDS. I chose a morning shift hoping to be active and give my full concentration in the class. It takes about an hour to reach the...
Artist, Ganga, From Khushi Ghar
Every month we get updates directly from the students! Namaste! This month was very enjoyable. We had our main festival. I had lots of fun as all our brothers and sisters had gathered together. I love to gather and play around with my brothers and sisters. So it was one of the best times for me. I received a tika from Bruce's uncle and aunt. I played cards and talked with them. I even did some...
Khushi Ghar Update from Tulsi
Every month we get updates directly from the students! This month of September was fun. This month we mainly focused on clearing our house and surroundings. For that, we did a lot of fun activities like painting our 2 rooms, garden walls and our kitchen. We bought new flowers and planted them in the flower pots and garden. We all did it together and it was enjoyable as well as tiring. Our senior...
Benighat Update From Mun Maya
A few months ago we identified 50 families in critical need in Benighat, a village in the Dhading Region of rural Nepal. With the help of our generous supporters, we have provided food and school supplies to make sure the106 students and their parents are fed and have the supplies needed to succeed in school. All HCC projects are comprehensive. We make sure the families we support have what they...
Coming Soon: Dr. Nikesh
Nikesh will be the first, but not the last, HCC student to enter a PhD program.
Benighat Food Distribution Saves Lives
Mun Maya reports back from a successful food distribution in Benighat.
Dispatches from Hira: Women’s Day Celebrations 2021!
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This is a special day for all the women worldwide. The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2021 is "Choose To Challenge." A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change. So let's all #ChooseToChallenge. Today the members of HCC gathered in...
Atlanta High Schoolers Raise Funds for HCC
Every year, the Rotary Interact club students in high schools around the world brainstorm community service projects. Last year, members of Chattahoochee High School Interact club collected non-perishable food items, water bottles and basic hygiene necessities and handed them out to the unsheltered in downtown Atlanta. It was exactly the kind of boots-on-the-ground, direct-action service project...