News
Our Dashain holidays' plan
Every year during the Dashain holidays, we plan exciting cultural events, delicious feasts, and short local tours for the children at the home to experience warmth and joy...
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Alumni Story
Steeping into the college - Laxman
Steeping into the college life gives a little liberty yet the mixed feeling of leaving the bubble of protection and comfort is always there. When I first entered the college...
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Children's Writing
Letter to the Friend
A heartwarming letter written by one of our children, Jamuna, to her school pen pal, describing her daily activities, dreams, and favorite meals in the home...
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Reflections
The Journey Home
An insightful reflection from an international volunteer describing the emotional journey of traveling to Nepal, settling in Lalitpur, and finding a second home...
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Reflections
Dry Season Rain
Capturing the poetic relief of sudden showers in Kathmandu during the dry season and how the kids celebrated the cooling weather by running in the home courtyard...
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Daily Life
EXAMS, SUNNY DAYS AND CHECKERS – OH MY!
How the children navigated their final school exams during warm winter sunny days and unwound in the evenings playing tournaments of checkers and Ludo...
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Daily Life
A Little Taste of Home
A European volunteer cooking their favorite hometown pasta meal for all 20 children at the home and sharing cooking traditions in our shared home kitchen...
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Celebrations
Valentine’s Day
Celebrating love, gratitude, and care at HOPAD with handmade cards from the children thanking the housemothers, cooks, and tutors who look after them daily...
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Daily Life
Sports Week
Our annual sports festival featuring soccer match finals, table tennis rounds, and short relay races, building strong teamwork and confidence in the children...
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Celebrations
Children’s Day in Kathmandu
Celebrating national Children's Day in Lalitpur with fun workshops, balloon games, and a special meal, emphasizing child welfare and education rights...
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Daily Life
We Go to ZOO!
Recapping our exciting winter field trip to the central zoo in Lalitpur, where children observed elephants, tigers, and peacocks, ending the day with a picnic...
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