Facing freezing temperatures and no reliable power, Nurse Midwife Asmita Singh had to make difficult choices to protect mothers and newborns in remote West Nepal. Now, equipped with Skilled Birth Attendant training, solar power, and safe heating, Asmita is providing the dignified, life-saving care her community deserves.

Described as the backbone of Nepal’s remote health system, Female Community Health Volunteers form a bridge between the health posts and the local people. As trusted voices, they play a pivotal role in the improvement of maternal health in Nepal. One of these volunteers is Sita Maya Adhikari.

Meet Resham from the Banjhe Kapase Community Forest User Group. As devastating forest fires become more prevalent in Nepal, remote communities are mobilised to be the first responders to protect the forests they depend on. Through training, equipment and community-led action, local forest user groups are building the skills and confidence needed to prevent and respond to fires safely.

Our teacher training program in Nepal is equipping educators with the skills and resources to create more responsive, student-centred classrooms. Hear from four teachers Maya, Min, Devi and Bikram as they share how the program is transforming education in their communities.

In West Nepal, “eco-brick” technology is helping create safer, more resilient spaces where communities can thrive, healthcare can be delivered, and children can learn. Built using locally sourced materials and designed to withstand earthquakes, these structures reduce environmental impact while strengthening local skills, livelihoods and long-term community confidence.

Sumit Rai, a disability support worker in Lower Solukhumbu, shares his story of how the Going to School Support program and our inclusive education initiatives are breaking down barriers for children with disabilities, ensuring they realise their potential.

In the mountain villages of Taksindu, health worker Bhadra has witnessed how telehealth is overcoming geographic isolation, restoring trust, and transforming access to care for his remote community.

Meet Mina, a bright and determined fifth-grade student flourishing with the support of the Going to School Support program delivered by REED Nepal and the Australian Himalayan Foundation.

Meet Duparaj, a young teacher from Chheskam proving that determination, support and inclusive education can transform lives in the remote mountain communities of Nepal.

From 2021 to 2023, Durga Mahalinga Secondary School experienced damaging landslides and earthquakes that severely compromised the structure of one of the school’s buildings. In 2024, work began to rebuild the school, delivering four modern, earthquake resistant classrooms.

In the remote village of Lamatola in West Nepal, Puspa Thapa balances two important roles - devoted mother and dedicated health worker. Puspa provides essential maternal and child healthcare to her community, often going above and beyond the duties of her station.

25 year old Lhaden shares her story moving from student to caregiver with AHF’s partner RENEW in Bhutan, paying it forward for the next generation of vulnerable children.

Teacher training and school renovations are paving the way for educational reform in West Nepal. Khagya, an early childhood education teacher shares the impact of our program on teachers and students in the region.

Thukjey, a resident of Kumic village shares how livestock corrals are protecting livelihoods and promoting peaceful coexistence with snow leopards in the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh.

Female community health volunteer Radhika shares her first hand account of how birthing centres have transformed women's health in remote communities of Nepal.

After the Bajhang earthquake in October 2023, Temporary Learning Centres allowed students to return to class and resume their education with confidence. We hear from Headmistress, Geeta Thapa on their impact at the Shree Masta Basic School

Sitting deep in the Himalaya, the Waku Health Post services the Rural Municipality of Mapya Dudhkoshi, Solukhumbu. Due to its remoteness, access to healthcare is difficult. Recent adoption of telehealth consultations in Waku is bridging the gap and getting people treated.

Nirmala is affectionately known as “Nirmala Sister” in Waku village. Born and raised in Waku, she completed her schooling and dedicated herself to community service by becoming an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. She is now in charge of the Waku Health Post.

Bimala is the Chair of the Health Mothers’ Group in Khaptadchanna, Bajhang in West Nepal. In the past, there were rarely any meetings organised in her ward to talk about women’s health issues.

A remarkable teenager named Ram lives in a remote village in Solukhumbu, Nepal. At just 15, he shoulders responsibility beyond his years, serving as the guardian for his two younger siblings, following the death of their father, and abandonment by their mother.