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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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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.

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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.

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Kopila Valley Wins Two Green Apple Awards for Sustainability Excellence

This year, Kopila stood out in both the Building & Construction category and the Environmental Best Practice category.

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BlinkNow and Kopila Valley Honored with National and Global Awards for Community-Led Development

How one community’s vision for education, equality, and sustainability can transform lives and protect our shared planet.

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SHANTI: A Father's Hands, A Daughter's Dream

Shanti says she's not chasing a different life, she is becoming it.

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PRAKASH: Forget a carved path. This isn’t an exam — it’s life.

"Nothing brings me more happiness than knowing I'm doing everything I can to give my family a simple, stable life."

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Sailesh-One With Many Hobbies

In the city unfamiliar city, Sailesh stands quietly, heart full of doubt, eyes full of dreams, and a quiet fire within him that refuses to dim.

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Award-Winning Principal Rajen Karki

Congratulations to Rajen sir for making headlines and winning awards for his work with Kopila Valley School.

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Cultivating Bees and Student Curiosity: Jaysara Leads the Way

We are honored to collaborate with Jaysara, a local beekeeper and educator, through our sustainability programs. Read more about her work.

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Puskar's True Calling

A childhood advocate for the environment, Puskar is now turning that early passion into real impact.

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Narendra's Journey To New Beginnings

From starting his own agri-consulting business to promoting sustainable, organic farming, read how Narendra has his future goals clearly mapped out.