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A Conversation with Nepal's Kopila Valley School
10.22.2024
Kopila Valley staff Sunita, Maggie, Rajen, and Samjhana visited Shelburne Farms and reflect on their U.S. experience.
‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ Trailer: The Duplass Brothers Executive Produce Meta Romance Documentary Starring a CNN Hero
10.18.2024
See the NEW trailer for Between the Mountain and the Sky!
From Mendham to the Mountain: Maggie Doyne’s mission in Nepal coming to MPAC screen, Nov. 3
10.14.2024
The Morristown Green details Maggie's journey from New Jersey to Nepal and to the new documentary Between the Mountain and the Sky.
BlinkNow Foundation Announces New Film Featuring Humanitarian Work in Nepal
10.10.2024
AP News shared our release about the new documentary about BlinkNow premiering in Maggie's home state of New Jersey.
Eager for Independence and Belonging: How women in Nepal are creating economic and personal freedom
10.1.2024
Two of our staff share some things we have learned at the Kopila Valley Women's Center in the Impact Entrepreneur journal.
TWE Spotlight: Changemaker Maggie Doyne on the Healing Power of Love, Home and Hope for Humanity
7.18.2024
Maggie was profiled by The Women's Eye about our work in Nepal and her reaction to the new documentary about her and the Kopila Valley family, Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Award-winning documentary featuring charity BlinkNow premieres at Mountainfilm festival
6.25.2024
Between the Mountain and the Sky premiered in May 2024, garnering rave reviews from audiences and critics.
Transforming school communities with healthy food and farming
6.6.2024
International School Leader Magazine featured an article from Sunita Bhandari, Sustainability Coordinator, and Rajen Karki, School Principal, in their June 2024 edition.
Schooling in confusion
6.6.2024
School Director Bina Rha wrote this opinion piece advocating for natural and whole-life learning in schools.
Sustainability Champions: Inside Nepal’s Award-Winning Kopila Valley School
5.21.2024
Rebecca Self reviews the school's recent Eco Club Award in Nepal, as well as our history of sustainability education.
Morris County Entrepreneur Who Created a School for Kids in Nepal Featured in New Documentary
5.18.2024
Maggie's home community in New Jersey is excited about the announcement of the documentary film premiere!
BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND THE SKY OPENING NIGHT PREMIERE AT MOUNTAINFILM
3.11.2024
The documentary featuring Maggie, Tope, and BlinkNow family stories was announced as a featured film at Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado, USA.
Nonprofit BlinkNow Provides Aid for Jajarkot Earthquake Crisis in Nepal
12.20.2023
BlinkNow's proximity to the hardest-hit villages, along with long-term local relationships, allowed for quick and effective relief work in a time of crisis.
Jajarkot: One month after the earthquake
12.1.2023
Maggie contributed to an article describing lessons learned and calling for an integrated development approach across communities.
SmartWorks Technology, BlinkNow Foundation join forces to prepare rural Nepalese students for technology careers
7.28.2023
BlinkNow and Smartworks Technology have partnered to offer opportunities for Kopila Valley students to study and intern in technology careers.
Participatory guarantee group to empower small farmers in Nepal
7.2.2023
Our PGS farmers' group achieved certification and was featured in Nepal Live Today.
Meet Maggie Doyne and the BlinkNow Global Family
7.1.2023
Maggie, Tope, Ruth, and a number of Chatham supporters were profiled in this printed publication's wonderful story of how the community has supported BlinkNow over the years.
Participatory Guarantee Systems help global small farmers stay afloat
6.23.2023
Our PGS farmers' group achieved certification and was featured in numerous news outlets, including Yahoo Finance.
Unleashing Dreams to Help Students Create Social Impact
5.17.2023
Our staff share their knowledge with the world -- Kopila Guidance Counselor Manjula and Public Relations Manager Katy wrote this article, to share how the freedom to dream helps the students we serve change their own futures and social impact on the world.
What Does It Mean To Be a Mom? Maggie Doyne, Who Helps Care for 70+ Kids, Expanded the Definition
5.14.2024
Maggie was featured for Mother's Day in firstforwomen.com -- an article written by fellow Mendhamite and Mountainview graduate Jenna Cartusciello.
South Asian edition of ‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ launched
4.30.2023
Many supporters and friends joined for the launch of the South Asian edition of Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Love and loss. Healing and hope.
4.27.2023
The Nepali Times reviewed Maggie's book in preparation for the South Asia launch of Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Hairdressers Without Borders visits the Kopila valley in Surkhet, Nepal
4.10.2023
Volunteers with Hairdressers Without Borders came to share training and knowledge with beautician program participants at the Kopila Valley Women's Center.
In The News
‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ Trailer: The Duplass Brothers Executive Produce Meta Romance Documentary Starring a CNN Hero
10.18.2024
See the NEW trailer for Between the Mountain and the Sky!
A Conversation with Nepal's Kopila Valley School
10.22.2024
Kopila Valley staff Rajen, Sunita, and Samjhana visited Shelburne Farms and reflect on their U.S. experience.
BlinkNow Foundation Announces New Film Featuring Humanitarian Work in Nepal
10.10.2024
AP News shared our release about the new documentary about BlinkNow premiering in Maggie's home state of New Jersey.
Eager for Independence and Belonging: How women in Nepal are creating economic and personal freedom
10.1.2024
Two of our staff share some things we have learned at the Kopila Valley Women's Center in the Impact Entrepreneur journal.
TWE Spotlight: Changemaker Maggie Doyne on the Healing Power of Love, Home and Hope for Humanity
7.18.2024
Maggie was profiled by The Women's Eye about our work in Nepal and her reaction to the new documentary about her and the Kopila Valley family, Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Award-winning documentary featuring charity BlinkNow premieres at Mountainfilm festival
6.25.2024
Between the Mountain and the Sky premiered in May 2024, garnering rave reviews from audiences and critics.
Sustainability Champions: Inside Nepal’s Award-Winning Kopila Valley School
5.21.2024
Rebecca Self reviews the school's recent Eco Club Award in Nepal, as well as our history of sustainability education.
Nonprofit BlinkNow Provides Aid for Jajarkot Earthquake Crisis in Nepal
12.20.2023
BlinkNow's proximity to the hardest-hit villages, along with long-term local relationships, allowed for quick and effective relief work in a time of crisis.
SmartWorks Technology, BlinkNow Foundation join forces to prepare rural Nepalese students for technology careers
7.28.2023
BlinkNow and Smartworks Technology have partnered to offer opportunities for Kopila Valley students to study and intern in technology careers.
Meet Maggie Doyne and the BlinkNow Global Family
7.1.2023
Maggie, Tope, Ruth, and a number of Chatham supporters were profiled in this print-only wonderful story of how the community has supported BlinkNow over the years.
Participatory Guarantee Systems help global small farmers stay afloat
6.20.2023
Our PGS farmers' group achieved certification and was featured in numerous news outlets, including Yahoo Finance.
Morris County Entrepreneur Who Created a School for Kids in Nepal Featured in New Documentary
5.18.2024
Maggie's home community in New Jersey is excited about the announcement of the documentary film premiere!
South Asian edition of ‘Between the Mountain and the Sky’ launched
4.30.2024
Many supporters and friends joined for the launch of the South Asian edition of Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Love and loss. Healing and hope.
4.27.2023
The Nepali Times reviewed Maggie's book in preparation for the South Asia launch of Between the Mountain and the Sky.
Hairdressers Without Borders visits the Kopila valley in Surkhet, Nepal
4.10.2023
Volunteers with Hairdressers Without Borders came to share training and knowledge with beautician program participants at the Kopila Valley Women's Center.
AWARDS
Telly Award
Honored for our Virtual Dashain Gala, BlinkNow was awarded a bronze Telly Award in their non-profit, not-for-broadcast division.
CNN Hero of the Year
In 2015, Maggie Doyne was recognized by CNN as their Hero of the Year.
Unsung Hero of Compassion
Maggie Doyne was honored by the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion in 2014.
Forbes Excellence in Education
Maggie was awarded the Forbes Excellence in Education Award in 2013 in recognition of her achievements in educating youth in Nepal.
AWARDS
Telly Award
Honored for our Virtual Dashain Gala, BlinkNow was awarded a bronze Telly Award in their non-profit, not-for-broadcast division.
CNN Hero of the Year
In 2015, Maggie Doyne was recognized by CNN as their Hero of the Year.
Unsung Hero of Compassion
Maggie Doyne was honored by the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion in 2014.
Forbes Excellence in Education
Maggie was awarded the Forbes Excellence in Education Award in 2013 in recognition of her achievements in educating youth in Nepal.