OUR STORIES

Since 2007 we’ve been working towards a brighter future in Nepal, building a thriving community of children, women, and families in our little corner of Surkhet. Take some time to explore the stories of our vibrant students, our joyful children, our determined women, and our dedicated staff. By sharing their stories, we hope to build our global community, inspiring action that will create a better world.

These are the stories of Kopila Valley. These are the faces of BlinkNow.

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2024 Supporters of the Year

2024 Supporters of the Year: Celebrating Joke Aerts and Anuj Mittal for their transformative support for the children and women of Kopila Valley.

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DIPAK:Turning action into reality, One step at a time

From a remote village in Kalikot to a global network of friends, Dipak's story is one of inspiration and ambition.

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Taking It Outside – Learning, That Is!

Students at Kopila Valley School have been outside for many lessons this year.

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Women Like H are Healing and Thriving

H found hope by using the community mental health services at the Kopila health clinic.

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Meet Sita, Overcomer and Entrepreneur

Learn about Sita's resilient life and her new venture as an entrepreneur.

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Building Futures: The Kopila Café

The Kopila Cafe is helping students learn job skills and get real-life experience.

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How Kamala Found Her Calling

While she teaches to transform lives, Kamala's life has been changed too.

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Baby R is Thriving

Remember the brand new baby who came to us exactly ONE YEAR ago?

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Join Us in Spreading Hope and Resilience

Reflecting on an incredible year and launching our NEW video!

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Giving Tuesday: Spread Hope and Resilience

On Giving Tuesday, people around the world come together to make a difference. Join us!

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DASHAIN CAMP: FROM HEART TO HEART

Anjali Karki, Kopila Valley graduate, reflects on her years attending and now volunteering at Dashain Camp with words and a video.

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Bandana is Nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize

Bandana, Grade 10, was recognized this year for the International Children's Peace Prize!

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Hosting the Hometown Premiere of Between the Mountain and the Sky

A new documentary is bringing our story back to where it all began.

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Donor Spotlight: Yummilo

She is a one-of-a-kind pickle manufacturer offering the authentic taste of Nepal, for their generous support of BlinkNow.

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Shristi balances duty and dreams

This is what Shristi remembers hearing often from her father. She is keen about learning new skills.

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WWF Nepal Soil and Air Testing Kits

WWF Nepal Awards Sustainability Ambassadors Club and Provides Soil and Air Testing Kits.

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Asmita Learns Agriculture Firsthand

KVS student Asmita recently completed a 45-day internship with AG Ventures, a local bio-fertilizer manufacturing farm.

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TIHAR (THE BROTHER SISTER FESTIVAL)

We've been very busy celebrating over here!!! There were three days straight of dancing and singing groups stopping by.

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SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMS 101

Our new school campus will be one of the greenest schools in the world.

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STORIES OF NEPAL: TOPE

We have partnered with our brilliant friend Jay from Stories of Nepal to tell the stories of individuals at Kopila Valley.