NPR3.5 million in income: The women’s groups in Rayale show their determination

Oct 10, 2025 | Community, Education

This month, the 2 held its annual general assembly in Rayale. It was a vibrant gathering of women leaders, community members, and partners, and Padam was honoured to attend on behalf of the Himalayan Leaky Foundation (HLF). The assembly also provided the perfect...

Building momentum after a successful season in Thamdanda

Oct 10, 2025 | Community, Education

This past winter was a season of success for the Komhendo Women’s Group in Thamdanda. Together, the women produced over 12 tonnes of vegetables, generating more than NPR 500,000 in income. Onions, radish, and cauliflower proved the most profitable, showing how...

Empowering over 500 women with Janamaitri Cooperative

May 20, 2025 | Community, Education

This March, the Himalayan Leaky Foundation (HLF) teamed up again with the Janamaitri Cooperative to distribute seeds and provide training to over 500 women in rural communities. This initiative is a part of our ongoing Women Empowerment Program, which not only helps...

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

Oct 19, 2023 | Education

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...

Women’s Empowerment Programme – helping with grace and humour

Jun 13, 2023 | Education

The Janamaitri Saving and Credit Cooperatives Limited, in the Panuati Municipality (12 wards) of Kavre, started with 27 members and now have 2992, with 1506 men and 1484 women. Their mission is to “provide quality financial services to the community adopting...

Agricultural education

Mar 16, 2022 | Education

The field visit day was concluded with training sessions delivered from the agricultural expert Mr Prabun Sapkota. Education was provided for the setup of nurseries to germinate the seeds and equipment that HLF distributed for the summer season crops. We look forward...