Category Archives: Fundraising Stories

After visiting Aishworya in 2014, Capucine Querenet returned to her home city of Los Altos and started up a non-profit called “Protect the Children Inc., with financial support from Wells Fargo bank. Protect the Children Inc. allows American supporters to … Continue reading →

Used by top schools across the US, the SMILE (Stanford Mobile-Inquiry Learning Environment) app encourages children to expand their learning beyond the classroom. It helps develop critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills. The app was created by Professor Paul Kim, … Continue reading →

Natalie has organised several fundraising campaigns to raise money for healthcare and fun activities for the children. Here she tells us about her connection to Aishworya and provides some fundraising tips: “When I first visited Aishworya in July 2011, I … Continue reading →

While Steph was volunteering with us she helped organise a fundraising event at the Northfield Café in Kathmandu. The children gave a performance alongside Nepali singer, Anil Shahi, who performed live with his band. The evening was a huge success! … Continue reading →

Pete (UK) was planning to visit us, and decided to fundraise before he came. He says: “When I told Pramila, who runs the home, that I was coming and would like to contribute in some way, she asked, “could you … Continue reading →

In 2011, before moving on from Saint Simon Middle School, Iris, Genna, Lauren and Kathy decided to start a new fundraising project to support Aishworya. It would also maintain their friendship after moving to different high schools. For their first … Continue reading →

Every year Helen travels from her home in New Zealand to Nepal to host small trekking parties. They always come to visit Aishworya during their trip. She says: “In 2008 I was on one of my annual trekking trips. I … Continue reading →

Mark is the Founder and Chief Executive of GivingTheFutureWay.org, an online fundraising and charity donation platform. He says: “We have been involved with Aishworya for over five years. Beginning in 2009, we participated in a local business fundraiser to support the expenses … Continue reading →

Danielle (California) found Aishworya via a web search. She says: “Going there was a life-changing event that I talk about often. I fell in love with Aishworya and the children. Cooking meals together and doing homework was so unbelievably rewarding. … Continue reading →