The Year in Review

The Year in Review

Our first visit back in five years Bino and I felt incredibly fortunate to spend the last Nepali New Year in Kathmandu with our whānau. It marked our first trip back in five years, and we cherished every moment. During our stay, we celebrated the completion of the...
Happy Nepali New Year 2081!

Happy Nepali New Year 2081!

Nepali New Year, also known as ‘Nepal Sambat’ or ‘Nepal Era,’ is celebrated by Nepali communities worldwide. It typically falls around April 14, during the month of Baisakh in the Nepali, or Bikram Sambat, calendar. The Nepali calendar is...
Celebrating seven years of HLF!

Celebrating seven years of HLF!

Seven years have passed since the loss of Clare’s dad, John ‘Leaky’ McCall, who inspired the Himalayan Leaky Foundation. Looking back at the number of projects completed since; we have built many relationships, supported many communities, and changed many lives. We...
From strength to strength – what we’re doing now with WEP

From strength to strength – what we’re doing now with WEP

Our aim at HLF has always been to work in partnership with others, and our recent journey with The Janamaitri Saving and Credit Cooperatives Limited is growing from strength to strength. We recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand our WEP program...
Nepal’s battle against Tuberculosis (TB)

Nepal’s battle against Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis in Nepal is a significant health problem, and untreated cases are a leading cause of death in its population. In impoverished communities where people suffer from malnutrition and disease, like our Chitwan whanau, are more likely to become victims. One of...