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Hands in Outreach, 1504 Silver Street, Sheffield, MA (2026)

08/15/2026

🇺🇸 Education has no age limit.

We are proud to celebrate Sabita and Sharmila for successfully passing their Secondary Education Examinations. Despite dropping out of school at a young age to focus on family responsibilities, each of these remarkable mothers is fulfilling her dream to complete her education.

When a girl enrolls in HIO’s sponsorship program, her mother is eligible to join our Be Part of Her Dream literacy and empowerment classes. Sabita and Sharmila completed the 4-year core curriculum in under two years! With the support and encouragement of their teachers, they joined adult education classes to prepare for the 10th grade exam.

Sabita and Sharmila both plan to continue their education, at least through Class 12. This journey is a powerful example of courage, determination and the belief that it is never too late to pursue a dream.

At HIO, we believe that empowering women through education strengthens families and builds stronger communities. We’re grateful to all who believe in our HIO mothers and support them in creating a brighter future.

🇳🇵 जीवन भर सिकाई कहिल्यै हुन्न बुढयाई ।

सानो संसार आज सबै माझ एकदम गर्वका साथ सिकाइ कोे कुनै उमेर सीमा हुँदैन भन्ने कुरा लाई सही साबित गर्दै माध्यमिक शिक्षा परिषद् सफलता पूर्वक उतिर्ण गर्नुु भएकोे मा हाम्रा BPOHD का पूर्व सदस्य सवि ता र शर्मिला लाई गर्व र खुशीका साथ हार्दिक बधाई , जो आफ्नो विवाह पश्चात पढाइ पूरा गर्ने पूरा नभएको सपनालाई साकार पार्न अगाडि बढ्दै छन्।

सविता र शर्मिला दुवै जना आफ्नो विवाह पश्चात २० वर्षको अन्तरालमा सानो संसार द्वारा सञ्चालित महिला कक्षमा (Be Part Of Her Dream) २ वर्षको तयारी पश्चात औपचारिक विद्यालय मा भर्ना भई SEE उतिर्ण भई हाल कक्षा १२ कोे पढाइ पनि निरन्तर दिने साहस, संकल्प वयस्क सिकाई कोे शक्तिशाली उदाहरण हो ।

महिला हरुको शिक्षा साथै प्रत्येक सशक्तीकरण मा जसले आफ्नो परिवारको समग्र विकासमा लगातार सहयोग प्रदान गर्नु हुने सबै प्रति हामी आभारी छौँ।

07/31/2026

🇺🇸 Monsoon season in Nepal won’t keep HIO girls from learning!

Last month, HIO distributed raincoats and umbrellas to our sponsored girls, helping them travel to school safely. Every child deserves uninterrupted access to education, no matter the weather. Every day in school is a step toward a brighter future.

Our heartfelt thanks to all who support HIO’s wraparound services. Each new raincoat and bright umbrella is part of a larger effort to promote health and wellness essential for learning. Together, we’re empowering girls to keep their focus on school through every season.

🇳🇵 मनसुन र बालबालिका कोे व्यवस्थान ।

गत महीना स्पोन्सर बालबालिका हरुलाई मनसुन वर्षातकोे महीना मा सुरक्षित साथ बिद्यालय बिना अवरोध आवत जावत गराउने उद्देश्य ले छाता र रेनकोट वितरण गरिएको थियो।

वालवालिका हरूको उज्वल भविष्य समग्र विकास निर्माणमा मौषम साथै अन्य अवरोध हुन् नदिन सहयोग प्रदान गर्ने सम्पुर्ण दाता हरुमा हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त गर्दछौं अन्य अवरोध साथै मौसम कोे अवरोध बाबजुत पनि निरन्तर अघि बढ्न सहयोग मिलेको छ।

07/24/2026

🇺🇸 Meet Our Lead Teacher, Lata Rai!

With over two decades of experience in education, Lata has always believed that teaching is more than a profession, it's what brings her joy. Her passion for helping children learn and grow led her to join HIO as a teacher for our Be Part of Her Dream women’s empowerment program, where she also supported vocational skills training for women.

Through her dedication, leadership, and commitment to empowering both children and mothers, Lata took on the role of Lead Teacher at our Nayabazar Learning Center this year. Today, she continues to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

Thank you, Lata, for your compassion, dedication, and the lasting impact you make every day. Your work is transforming lives one child, one family, and one community at a time.

🇳🇵 आज हामी सानो संसार नयाँबजार अवस्थित Early Learning Center मा अध्यापन गराई राख्नु भएकी प्रमूख शिक्षिका लता राई कोे बारेमा कुरा गर्दैछौं।

विगत दुई दशक भन्दा बढीकोे शिक्षण क्षेत्र कोे अनुभब र खुशी का साथ वालवालिका र आमा कोे लागि सिकाइ शिक्षा साथै आमा हरुलाई आफ्नो क्षमता अभिवृद्धि गर्न सहयोग गर्ने प्रतिवद्धता अनुसार वालवालिका र आमा हरु दुवै लाई सशक्त वनाउने वहाँको सिर्जनात्मक , रचनात्मक कार्य र समर्पण ले प्रशंसनीय र सकरात्मक परिवर्तन भएको छ।

सानो संसार कोे लक्षित समुदाय कोे सकरात्मक परिवर्तन कोे लागि गर्नू भएको यस्तो अमूल्य योगदान, अथक प्रयास को लागी Learning center कोे प्रमूख शिक्षिका लता राई लाई धन्यबाद !

06/30/2026

🇺🇸 This year, HIO proudly welcomed 28 new girls into our sponsorship program!

The joy and promise of inviting new, young faces into our sisterhood makes this a very special time of year. Girls and their families from Kathmandu are carefully selected by HIO’s social work team and matched with sponsors who share our belief in the power of education. Many of our newly sponsored girls developed their love for learning at an HIO early learning center.

At an orientation session, each new girl received a backpack filled with school supplies and notebooks. It makes our hearts sing thinking of the many doors that will open ahead for them, thanks to the compassion and generous spirit of our HIO community. Many thanks for helping build brighter futures for all of our HIO girls.

🇳🇵 सानो संसार (HIO-Nepal) कोे प्रमुख सहयोग स्पोन्सर कार्यक्रम अन्तरगत सधैं का वर्षमा झै यस वर्ष २८ जना लक्षित वर्गका नयाँ बालिका हरुलाई सानो संसार कोे परिवारमा स्वागत गरियो।

काठमाडौ उत्यकामा का विभिन्न भाग मा रहेका परिवार साथै Early Learning Center मा आबद्ध रहेका नानी मध्ये बाट सानो संसार कोे सामाजिक कार्य कर्ता हरूले परिवार बाट प्रप्त निवेदन कोे आधारमा स्पोन्सर मापदण्ड अनुसार मूल्यांकन गरी बालिका / परिवार छनोट गरिएको थियो।

छनोट मा परेका परिवार लाई अभिमुखिकण कार्यक्रम संचालन गरिनु का साथै नयाँ बिद्यालय भर्ना कोे लागि बालिका हरुलाई आबश्यक पोशाक साथ शैक्षिक सामग्री वितरण गरिएको थियो।

शिक्षा लाई शक्ति र उन्नति मा विश्वास गरी बालिका र परिवारको भविष्य उज्ज्वल बनाउन निरन्तर सहयोग गर्नु हुने स्पोन्सरज्यू हरुमा हार्दिक आभार ब्यक्त गर्दछौं।

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 For the third year in a row, members of the Sano Sansar (HIO-Nepal) community proudly participated in the 5K FUN RUN event organized by Higher Ground at Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. This annual race is a beautiful celebration of women supporting women while chasing their dreams.

With a vibrant mix of HIO mentors, mothers, staff and board members, this was our largest and strongest team yet! Huge congratulations to each and every one of our 18 runners for the determination, grit and heart they brought to this day. Your positive energy, enthusiasm and team spirit made everyone shine.

At HIO, we believe that an active and healthy lifestyle empowers girls and women to build strength, confidence and community. We’re grateful to everyone who cheers their efforts on every day.

🇳🇵 सानो संसार (HIO-Nepal) संस्थाद्वारा विगत ३ वर्ष देखि लगातार रुपमा गरे जस्तै यो वर्ष पनि अन्तरास्ट्रिय महिला दिवसको अवसर पारेर Higher Ground द्वारा आयोजित फन रन दौड मा महिला, किशाेरी, कर्मचारी, संस्था सदस्य गरि १८ जना कोे लागि भाग लिने अवसर प्रदान गरिएको थियो।

यस वर्षक महिला कर्मचारी र संस्था सदस्य हरूको टोली ले आफ्नो दृढता, उत्साह, प्रेरणाको साथ दौडमा भाग लिइ सकरात्मक उर्जा दर्शाएका थिए।

सानो संसार (HIO) यस्तै सहभागितात्मक सक्रिय जीवनशैली ,आत्म विश्वास, सामुदायिक सहभागितामा सधैं हौसला र साथ दिने प्रण गर्द छ।

04/28/2026

🇺🇸 Meet Nirmala – from humble beginnings to an HIO shining star.

Nirmala joined the HIO community as a quiet boarding student when she was 8 years old. She grew up in Humla, a remote mountain district in Northwestern Nepal. Entering 8th grade today, Nirmala is recognized as a vibrant leader, in and out of the classroom.

Whether she’s excelling in her studies, expressing herself through music and art, or dominating the basketball court with her infectious energy, Nirmala is proof of the incredible things that can happen when a girl is given the chance to spread her wings. We’re ever grateful to Nirmala’s sponsor, Joyce Sherpa, for her steadfast support of HIO girls’ dreams.

At HIO, we believe that a holistic approach to education will build curiosity and confidence. We don’t simply sponsor students, we empower well-rounded, community-minded individuals.

🇳🇵 आज हामी सानो संसार संस्थाको स्पोन्सरशिप अन्तरगत रहेर साझेदार बिद्यालय कक्षा ८ मा अध्ययनरत निर्मला नेपालको दुर्गम हिमाली जिल्ला हुम्ला बाट आएकी हुन् उनकोे वारेमा कुरा गर्नु पर्दा एक मेहनती खेलकुदमा विशेष बास्केटबल मा रुचि र क्षमता देखाउँदै बिद्यालय अन्तरगतका प्रतियोगिता हरुमा सहभागी जनाउनु का साथ- साथ आफ्नो गीत संगीत को रुचि लाई पनि अगाडि बढाउँदै आएकी छिन्।

यिनै निर्मला जस्ता फरक फरक विषयमा अनुभब बटुलेका नानी हरूको क्षमता देख्दा हामीलाई झन् खुसी र ऊर्जा थपिन्छ।

यस्तो उर्जादायी कामको लागि सहयोग गर्नु हुने हाम्रो आदरणीय स्पोन्सर जोइश शेर्पा प्रति हामी आभारी छौँ।

04/03/2026

🇺🇸 Meet Srijana - A determined and brave future doctor.

Ten years ago, Srijana joined the HIO family with a dream. Last month, that dream became a reality as she started her first year of the MBBS program at Lumbini Medical College. She is on her way to becoming a doctor!

Srijana’s journey hasn’t been easy, but her perseverance is unmatched. From managing farm work in her village as a young girl to excelling at one of Nepal’s top high schools in Kathmandu, she’s turned every challenge into an opportunity to grow.

Through a full scholarship from HIO’s Nettie Isler Higher Education Fund (created by Jack and Beth Isler), Srijana is proving that education truly transforms lives. We are so proud to see her lighting the path for the next generation of resilient young women in Nepal. A huge thank you to everyone who helps turn HIO girls’ remarkable dreams into reality!

🇳🇵 सानो संसार (HIO-Nepal) संस्थाको स्पोन्सरशिप मा अध्ययन अगाडि बढाउँदै गरेको सृजना एक दृढ मेहनती भविष्य की डाक्टर हुन्।

जुन लामो समय देखीकोे डाक्टर बन्ने सपना कोे यात्रा मा गत महिना देखि लुम्बिनी मेडिकल कलेजमा भर्ना भएकी छन। सिन्धुपाल्चोक कोे दुर्गम गाउँ मा आफ्नो परिवार लाई खेतीपाती मेलापात मा सहयोग गर्दै आफ्नो पढाई अगाडि बढाउँदै आएकी श्रीजना हरेक चुनौति लाई अवसर मा परिणत गर्ने पात्र हुन जसलाई HIO को Nettie Isler Higher Education Fund (ज्याक र बेथ इस्लरद्वारा स्थापना गरिएको) बाट प्राप्त पूर्ण छात्रवृत्ति ले एक दृढ मेहनती इमान्दार युवती कोे सपना साकार भएको छ यस्ता मेहनती चेलि हरूको सपना साकार पार्न सहयोग गर्नु हुने सम्पुर्ण स्पोन्सर हरुलाई हिर्दय देखि धन्यवाद।

03/20/2026

🇺🇸 Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

On March 8th, we marked International Women’s Day with our Sano Sansar team, the girls of Reach for the Stars, and the mothers of Be Part of Her Dream women’s empowerment, proudly represented HIO at a rally.

They stood not just as participants, but as powerful symbols of the courage of women everywhere: standing up, speaking out, and gathering together for equality, dignity, and opportunity. They are the strength and unity that prove that when girls and women stand together, nothing is impossible.

At Hands in Outreach, every girl and woman has the opportunity to learn, lead, and dream big.

🇳🇵 सबै महिला र बालिकाको लागिअधिकर: न्याय र कार्य सहितको अवसर ।

२०८२ फाल्गुण २४ गते आइतबार ८ मार्च २०२६ का दिन सानो संसार (HIO) कोे टिम , Be Part Of Her Dream महिला सदस्य र Reach For The Star सहित मिलेर अन्य संस्थाको संयुक्त रर्यालीमा सहभागीता जनाउने काम भयो।

यो रर्याली केबल सहभागीता मात्र नभएर संसार भरिका महिलाको साहस, अवसर र समानता कोे लागि प्रतिक को रूपमा उभिएका थिए। यो जमघट उत्साह ले महिलाको शक्ति एकता कोे लागि एकजुट ले सम्भव तुल्याउने प्रष्ट देखीन्छ।

सानो संसार (HIO) जहाँ महिला किशाेरीहरूले आफूलाई अब्बल सावित गर्ने, नेतृत्वदायी बन्ने सपना कोे लागि अवसर प्रदान गर्दछ।

03/09/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Holi, everyone!

This week, our Early Learning Centers joyfully celebrated the vibrant festival of Holi, bursting with colors. Laughter, friendship, and joy filled every corner as children and teachers welcomed spring and celebrated the triumph of good over evil. Moments like these remind us how important it is for children to connect with one another and their culture.

May this festival bring happiness, curiosity, and bright futures for all girls and children, inspiring them to learn, grow, and shine.

🇳🇵 फागुर्णिमा होलीको सबैलाई हार्दिक शुभकामना ।

यसै हप्ता बसन्त ऋतु कोे आगमन सँगै असत्य माथि सत्यको विजय भनि विश्वास गरीने रङ्ग हरूकोे पर्व होली सानो संसार (HIO) कोे Learning Centers का बालबालिका र शिक्षक कोे साथमा मनाईयो।

यस पर्व ले बालबालिकाले खुशी मनोरञ्जन का साथै आफ्नो संस्कृति कोे बारेमा झन् वुझ्ने प्रेरणा दिने आशा गरिन्छ ।

03/03/2026

🇺🇸 Women’s voices are powerful — and so are their votes.

While women in Nepal gained the right to vote in 1951, social barriers and a lack of civic awareness still keep many from the polls. To bridge this gap ahead of the March 5th elections, the HIO-Nepal/Sano Sansar team hosted a political literacy workshop for mothers in our Be Part Of Her Dream women’s empowerment program.

Facilitated by Surasma Lamichhane, a dedicated HIO mentor, the session provided a safe space for women to claim their voices, understand the political system, and embrace their roles as active citizens. Through open discussions and a hands-on mock election, mothers didn’t just learn the process, they experienced it. Confusion became confidence, curiosity became awareness, and awareness became empowerment. Through empowerment will come action.

An informed vote is more than a ballot: it’s a voice, a choice, and a step toward a better future. At HIO, we are committed to ensuring that every woman can embrace her right to vote with confidence.

🇳🇵 अर्थपुर्ण विकास, परिवर्तन का लागि महिलाको आवाज र उनीहरूको मत महत्वपूर्ण छ ।

नेपालमा महिला मतदानको अधिकार सन् १९५१ मा भएपनि सही सूचना जागरूकता कोे अभाव ले मतदानमा अझ धेरै महिला वञ्चित छन्।

यसै परीप्रेक्षमा आगामी २०८२ फाल्गुन २१ गते आउँदै गरेको प्रतिनिधि सभाको निर्वाचन लाई आधार मानेर Be Part Of Her Dream महिला सशक्तिकरण कार्यक्रमका महिला हरूको लागि राजनीतिक साक्षरता कार्यक्रम आयोजना गरिएको थियो, जुन कार्यक्रम लाई सानो संसार (HIO) संग आबद्द सुरस्मा लामिछाने द्वारा सहजीकरण गरिएको सत्रमा महिलालाई आफ्नो आवाज कोे महत्व सहित राजनीतिक प्रणाली बारे जानकारी, सक्रिय नागरिक सहभागिता र भूमिका निभाउने खुल्ला र व्यावहारिक छलफल साथै महिलाहरूले उक्त सेसन कोे क्रममा कसरी मतदान गरिन्छ भनी practical अनुभव गर्नुका साथै आफूमा भएको जिज्ञाशा, आवाज र आफ्नो जागरूकता सशक्तिकरण कोे उपज हो भन्ने जानकारी पाए।

सानो संसार (HIO) यो दृढ विश्वास साथ महिला हरूको आत्मविश्वास ,सशक्तिकरणका पाइला लगातार अगाडि बढाउन र अधिकार सुनिश्चत गर्न प्रतिबद्धता जनाउँछ ।

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