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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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Threads of Change in Karnali: Inside the Kopila Valley Women’s Cooperative

In Karnali, where opportunities can be limited and the terrain itself presents daily challenges, these twelve women are quietly demonstrating another possibility.

A young woman with dark hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, stands in front of a pale wall with her arms crossed, smiling confidently at the camera. Sunlight casts soft shadows on the wall behind her.

SWASTIKA-Maybe Survival is Sacred

"But maybe survival is sacred. Maybe it’s brave."

Girls’ Club at Kopila Valley School: Growing Girl Power Together

The Girls’ Club at Kopila Valley School began in 2015 with a simple but powerful goal: create a space where girls could feel safe, heard, and supported.

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PANKHA-Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

Pankha is always looking for the next thrill, the next mystery to solve, the next puzzle to unravel.

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Srijana: Love For Community

Graduate Srijana is showing her love by giving back in the community via soccer.

Top 7 Ways We Keep Our BIG Family Feeling Close-Knit

With such a large and growing family, learn how we keep the close-knit feeling.

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MAYA: An artist’s Journey

Maya is taking an artist’s journey in life.

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ASMITA: Began Again

Asmita shares that Kopila Valley School was about the little moments that felt like magic.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red and white traditional outfit, gold bangles, and red lipstick, sits at a wooden table in a well-lit outdoor restaurant at night. She is smiling softly at the camera.

MANJILA-We Are Okay

With her gentle words, warm smile, and attentive ears, Manjila is bringing the conversation of mental health into Surkhet.

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Kopila Valley Students Shine in Academic Competitions

Students have been putting their knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills on full display.

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BHUWAN's YATRA_Journey

A business student opens his own successful Rental and Gears shop in Surkhet to help others get outdoors.

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We Dream of a World… Our Vision for 2026

A new year is a great time to revisit our mission, vision, and our hopes for our community.

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AASHISH: Hope Is What You Do

In his life journey, Aashish shares how much HOPE he has found.

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ALIZA: The journey of a future doctor

"Seeing my relatives around me suffer and die from not getting proper treatment is what encouraged me to enter medicine. I no longer want to feel helpless," says Aliza.

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Kopila Valley School Receives Nepal Digital Education Award for Social Innovation

Kopila Valley is gaining awards for its digital education access and classes for students.

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BlinkNow Summit Brings Together Leaders Working for Nepal’s Children and Families

BlinkNow and Kopila Valley programs are providing space to learn together.

Two women and two children sit on artificial grass at a playground. One woman helps a child in an orange hat, while the other child drinks from a metal cup. Playground equipment is visible in the background.

Yasoda opens a Montessori School

Learn about Yasoda's new enterprise -- a Montessori school!

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BlinkNow Foundation Names 2025 Supporter of the Year: Beth Holly

We are so proud to know Beth and have her in our BlinkNow global family.

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Sapana: DREAM

Sapana is the first person in her family to go to an English-speaking school. Read her story.

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SHRUTEE: As We Grow Older

Shrutee is learning many things about being an adult, about how to behave as an adult even though sometimes she feels she is not ready. Read her journey.