Meet the children at Hopeful Home

Dipson, the son of Meg Bahadur Karki and Ramila Karki, entered the world in 2011 AD in Triyuga  Municipality of Udaypur , the middle hills of eastern Nepal. He is from the impoverished family who depends on agriculture. His parents are physically disabled and used to beg for food. They were living in poor condition.

He, along with his younger brother Diwas, was brought to the orphanage by child welfare officer of Changunarayan Municipality.

Despite his challenging background, he finds joy in playing soccer and favoring the color blue. He is very happy to live in the orphanage. 

Currently enrolled in grade 4 at United Preparatory English Boarding School, he is very weak student who faced a difficult start in his education journey. Hope he will make progress by the time. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined to overcome challenges and build a brighter future for himself.

November 2023.

 Jenisha, the daughter of Ram Bahadur Rai and Bishnu Maya Rai, entered the world in 2012 AD in Belkotgadi municipality of Nuwakot district, the north west hills from Kathmandu Valley. She is from the impoverished family who depends on agriculture or work aboard.

Her father had two wives.  He neglected  her and her mother. Her mother got problem in her heart.   She was referred to a heart hospital in Kathmandu. Jenisha, even a child aged girl, was taking care of her mother in hospital. During their stay in the hospital, one of the board member of hopeful home orphanage had met them while he was following up with doctor, enquired about Jenisha.  Unfortunately, the treatment of her mother didn’t improve. Her health has become worse slowly and passed away.  The hospital staffs contacted the orphanage’s board member and referred to orphanage. 

Since 2018 AD, she has been residing in the orphanage. She is in contact with her uncle. Despite her challenging background, she finds joy in dancing listening to   Nepali pop music, and favoring the color purple.  Currently enrolled in grade 5 at United Preparatory English Boarding School, she is an excellent student who faced a difficult start in her education journey, making progress by the time. Despite the difficulties, she remains determined to overcome challenges and build a brighter future for herself.

November 2023.

 Kismat Chepang, the son of Bal Bahadur Chepang and Thammaya Chepang, entered the world in 2014 AD in Gandaki Bhulinchoak Gurkha, the epicenter of April earthquake 2015, situated in the hills outside the Kathmandu Valley. Coming into the impoverished Chepang community, known as one of the poorest indigenous groups in Nepal, Kismat's family has faced considerable challenges. The Chepang people, characterized by their semi-nomadic history, have struggled with the rugged terrain, making permanent farming challenging. The forest has remained a crucial source of sustenance for the Chepang. Unfortunately, factors such as forced teenage pregnancies and limited access to education beyond elementary school have contributed to their plight.

Tragedy struck Kismat's family two years ago when his father passed away while he was mining rocks .  He was living with his grandparents and mother. His guardian was illiterate. His mother is physically disabled. After the death of his father, they faced a big problem feeding themselves.

Kismat was brought to Hopeful Home Orphanage by Dal Bahadur Chepang who works as an activities manager in the orphanage.

Despite his challenging background, Kismat exudes a positive attitude. He finds joy living in the orphanage, playing drum and flutes, listening to Nepali songs,  happy with enough eating. Known for his infectious smile, Kismat looks forward to make fun with his friends.

Currently enrolled in grade 2 at United Preparatory English Boarding School, he faced a late start in his education journey, making progress slowly. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined to overcome challenges and build a brighter future for himself.

November 2023.

Diwas, the son of Meg Bahadur Karki and Ramila Karki, entered the world in 2014 AD in Triyuga  Municipality of Udaypur , the middle hills of eastern Nepal. He is from the impoverished family who depends on agriculture. His parents are physically disable and used to beg for food. They were living in poor condition.

He, along with his elder brother Dipson, was brought to the orphanage by child welfare officer of Changunarayan Municipality. Despite his challenging background, he finds joy in playing soccer and favoring of momo. He is very happy to live in the orphanage. 

Currently enrolled in grade 4 at United Preparatory English Boarding School, he is very weak student who faced a difficult start in his education journey. Hope he will make progress by the time. Despite the difficulties, he remains determined to overcome challenges and build a brighter future for himself.

November 2023.

Ramila Pariyar, born in July 2012 in the remote Khatyad Rural Municipality of Mugu District, Nepal, comes from a marginalized ethnic group facing generations of poverty and discrimination. Her parents, Dhan Bahadur and Hanshu Pariyar, worked tirelessly—her father as a tailor and seasonal worker in

northern India, and her mother managing the household—but struggled to provide for their family.

Recognizing Ramila's limited prospects in Mugu, her maternal grandmother brought her to Kathmandu and placed her in Hopeful Home, an orphanage offering education and care for underprivileged children. Now in grade 3, Ramila is excelling academically and dreams of becoming a soldier in the Nepali Army to serve her nation.

Her story is one of resilience and the transformative power of education, showcasing how opportunities can ignite hope and inspire change. 

January 2025

Bibek Bhujel born in March 2011 in Bhaktapur, Nepal, he faced challenges from the start. His parents, Sita Ram and Kamala Bhujel, are mute and deaf, working as caretakers of cattle in Bhaktapur to make ends meet. Living in a small, rented hut near Hopeful Home orphanage, they struggled to provide for

their newborn. Moved by their plight, a caregiver from the orphanage stepped in, offering food and nutrition support

for Bibek. With their help, he grew stronger and joined the other children at the orphanage.

Now in grade 5, Bibek is an average student with a cheerful and funny personality. His laughter and sociability make him a beloved part of his school and community. Bibek’s story highlights resilience and the transformative power of support, showing how compassion can help a child thrive against the odds.

January 2025