Providing quality education for girls in
rural and underserved regions of Nepal
What We Do
Established in 2008, Namaste Children’s Fund (NCF) supports access to education for girls in underserved regions of Nepal. NCF founded Karnali Academy, a boarding school in Simikot village in the Humla region—one of the most remote and least developed districts in northwest Nepal.
Students travel from distant villages to attend Karnali Academy, where the school and hostel provide bilingual education to approximately 50 students in a supportive, community-centered environment. For secondary education and beyond, students transition to NCF’s Kirtipur hostel in Kathmandu and attend nearby schools.
NCF remains committed to long-term impact by supporting qualified and motivated young women who graduate from high school and continue their studies at colleges and technical schools in Kathmandu.
“Educating girls is not an option, it is a necessity.”
Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Women Create
Generational Change
NCF believes that educating girls is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering individuals to improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities and future generations.
Ready to help?
Namaste Children’s Fund is a 501(c)3 organization and we rely on contributions to continue our work. All overhead (US administrative and fundraising costs) are paid by the founders, Cora Edmonds and Phil Crean, as part of their financial commitment to the fund.
100% of your contributions will be spent in Nepal developing and supporting the NCF programs.
Educating girls in Simikot, a village in the Himalayas and one of the most remote places in the world.
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