Hope in the Himalaya

Hope in the Himalaya

Sep 15, 2021 | Community, Our Team

Verve Magazine have recently published an article on the work that Rabindra and I (Clare) are doing in Nepal. It is a privilege to be a part of this journey, and to be able to share it. “I’m proud of giving voice to the voiceless,” Claire continues. “At one of the...
Covid in a country with open borders

Covid in a country with open borders

Jun 16, 2021 | Community

Following the Covid situation in India, the number of cases in Nepal went from under 100 a day in March, peaking at over 9,000 cases in mid-May. The Kathmandu valley area has been in lockdown since the end of April, and this has now halved the number of reported daily...
Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Jun 16, 2021 | Education

Human trafficking in Nepal is a growing criminal industry that affect many countries beyond Nepal, primarily across Asia and the Middle East. Nepal is a major ‘source country’ for men, women and children who are subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking....
Trafficking Support in Lumbini

Trafficking Support in Lumbini

Jun 16, 2021 | Rescue & Relief

Whilst visiting the IndoIdian border town of Lumbini, Rabindra and the team were alighted to the situation of Rani and her whanau. Unfortunately, her children were victims of trafficking. It was only due to the support of a local tuktuk driver, that the team were able...
Supporting Rahul with his lunch support

Supporting Rahul with his lunch support

Jun 16, 2021 | Community

The team at HLF have been amazed by the generosity spirit from Rahul, Rabindra’s dear friend who lives in Lumbini.  Rahul’s only source of income is through begging. Through saving what he can, he has been offering an annual free lunch for the lamas and the homeless...