named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Nutrition Program
Partners with rural municipalities to screen children under five for malnutrition and provide therapeutic and supplemental foods, particularly in Dhading District and Chepang communities.
Covid-19 Relief Efforts
Distributed oxygen concentrators, PPE, medicines, and medical supplies to rural municipalities in Dhading District during the pandemic, supporting over 100,000 community members.
Medical Treks
Organizes volunteer medical teams to conduct multi-day clinics in remote villages, delivering primary healthcare services to underserved populations.
Organic Farming and Income Generation
Supports farmers in Rubi Valley through training and supplies for vegetables, fruits, tea, mushrooms, and potatoes; promotes women-led income projects like beautician salons, nail crafts, and bakery businesses.
Student Support Program
Provides stipends for children from low-income families, supports school infrastructure, teacher training, and tutoring for national exams in rural Nepal.
Toilet Construction Program
Builds permanent toilets with septic tanks in rural communities to prevent gastrointestinal diseases and improve sanitation; over 1,300 toilets constructed in partnership with local recipients and municipalities.
Women Health Trainings
Trains rural women health providers in Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA), obstetrical ultrasound, cervical cancer screening (VIA), STI management, and family planning to improve maternal and reproductive health in remote villages.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 2 activities
- Conducting fundraising events in North AmericaOrganizes annual fundraising events in North America to raise financial support for healthcare and development programs in Nepal and to engage supporters.
- Marketing and sale of handicrafts for community developmentPromotes international sale of locally made handicrafts through the Jeevankala initiative, enabling hundreds of families to earn living wages. Uses net proceeds from Jeevankala sales to fund other charitable programs in Nepal.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 2 activities
- Delivering primary healthcare in remote NepalProvides primary healthcare, including prenatal care and treatment of infectious diseases, to over 13,000 people annually in remote villages in Dhading District, Nepal. Operates through temporary medical/dental camps and permanent health posts established in rural regions.
- Operating a community hospital in Ilam, NepalOperates the Megh Bahadur Parajuli Community Hospital in Ilam, eastern Nepal, established in 1994 and serving a population of approximately 250,000 with comprehensive medical services.
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Malnutrition Treatment and Nutrition Support 1 activity
- Child nutrition screening and treatment programsScreened 2,500 rural children in northern Dhading for malnutrition during the Covid pandemic, providing therapeutic and fortified foods to malnourished children under five and monitoring recovery. Treats hundreds of children through municipal partnerships and trains local providers in nutrition management.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Emergency medical response during health crisesProvided oxygen cylinders, concentrators, pulse oximeters, PPE, and medicines to over 100,000 people in Dhading district during health emergencies, including the Covid pandemic.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in healthcare programsEngages international medical professionals and students as volunteers in its healthcare and development programs in Nepal.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Improving sanitation infrastructureConstructed over 1,300 permanent toilets with septic tanks in Rubi Valley and Benighat Rorang in collaboration with local communities and municipalities to improve sanitation and public health.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizing literacy programs for womenOrganizes literacy classes for villagers, with over 4,000 women participating.
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
- Promoting sustainable agriculture and food securitySupports organic farming through distribution of vegetable seeds, fruit saplings, greenhouse materials, and solar dryers. Provides training in farming and entrepreneurial skills, expert-recommended crop varieties, and year-round coordination via agricultural trainers to improve yields and market access. Solar dryers enable long-term storage, improving food security and nutrition.
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting education through student sponsorshipSponsors dozens of children annually in local and private schools in Kathmandu, including girls and Dalit children. Supports higher education and specialized training for young women in fields such as nursing, midwifery, agriculture, and rural development, with an emphasis on return-to-service in home communities.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Training community health providersTrains rural women and other community members as health providers in maternal and reproductive health, skilled birth attendance, cervical cancer screening, family planning, and obstetrical/gynecological care. Trains over 70 women annually and has trained 30 rural women as primary caregivers serving thousands in remote villages.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Women's empowerment and income generation programsProvides seed money, training, and materials to support income-generating activities for women and marginalized communities, including carpet weaving, mustard oil production, beauty salons, bakeries, and Khukuri knife production. Supports sustainable farming of cardamom, vegetables, and fruits as livelihood initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$183K
Contributions & grants$180K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$936
expenses
Total expenses$180K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$120K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$113K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIL PARAJULI | DIRECTOR | 40 | $30K |
| SONI KC PARAJULI | DIRECTOR | 40 | $20K |
board members · 5
- ASHIKA JAIN — DIRECTOR
- DR DAVID JOHNSON — PRESIDENT
- DR ROBERT MCKERSIE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HALS — TREASURER
- MICHELLE ONELLO — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- AmeriCares Partner — Emergency response and global health partner supporting Himalayan HealthCare’s work with people in crisis.
- Anil Parajuli (Sharad) Partner — HHC Co-founder and Program Coordinator in Nepal with over 30 years of experience in project creation and launch.
- Apsara T Partner — Student from Ruby Valley sponsored by HHC to study midwifery and Skilled Birth Attendant training.
- Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality Government — Works with HHC on child nutrition screening and toilet construction programs.
- Brother's Brother Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Himalayan HealthCare on humanitarian health initiatives.
- Caring for the World Films Partner — Non-profit filmmaking partner that documents and raises awareness for Himalayan HealthCare’s programs.
- Chao Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Himalayan HealthCare to support girls and women in health, education, and income generation, including training rural women health providers.
- Chao Foundation Partner — Partnered with HHC to deliver healthcare services to women and children in rural Nepal.
- Dhading district Partner — Collaborates with municipal partners in Dhading district to deliver medical supplies and support to rural communities.
- Direct Relief Partner — Supports Himalayan HealthCare with funds and large donations of medicines, equipment, and supplies since the organization's inception.
- Fair Trade Federation Network — Jeevankala, an initiative of HHC, is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.
- Friends of Nepal Partner — Network supporting village community development in Nepal, partnering with Himalayan HealthCare on inclusive, locally appropriate initiatives.
- Gajuri Rural Municipality Government — Engaged HHC to implement effective child nutrition and community health programs.
- GlobeMed at CU-Boulder Partner — University student chapter that partners with Himalayan HealthCare to improve health and wellbeing in Jawalakhel, Nepal, and has raised over $125,000 in support.
- Grishma Partner — Student sponsored by HHC to study rural development in Kathmandu.
- HHC donors Funder — Provide educational support for promising students through donations facilitated by HHC.
- JeevanKala Partner — Collaborates with JeevanKala to sell crafts made by Nepali artisans, generating income for artisans and supporting HHC's programs.
- Lumle Regional Agricultural Research Station Partner — Hosts learning expeditions for women farmers and provides agricultural training through expert lectures and classes.
- Megh Bahadur Parajuli Community Hospital Partner — HHC established the hospital in Ilam, Nepal in 2004.
- Rasa Maya BK Partner — Dalit student from Lapa supported by HHC in nursing school, expected to serve her village upon graduation.
- Reli Maya Partner — Student sponsored by HHC to pursue an agricultural diploma in Kathmandu.
- Rubi Valley Rural Municipality Government — Collaborates with HHC on child education, nutrition, and sanitation initiatives.
- Ruby Valley Rural Municipality Partner — Partnered with HHC to deliver programs in remote northern Dhading villages.
- Soni KC Parajuli Partner — HHC Director of Operations in Nepal with over 30 years of experience in international NGOs.
- The International Foundation Partner — Supports Himalayan HealthCare’s mission through grant-making focused on sustainable, locally owned development.
- Transparent Fish Fund Partner — Collaborates with HHC to expand healthcare access for women and children in underserved rural areas of Nepal.
- Tuni Rani G Partner — Student from Ruby Valley sponsored by HHC to study midwifery and Skilled Birth Attendant training.
- Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Partner — Partners with HHC to support women farmers in income-generating projects such as mustard oil production and beauty salons.
- World Food Programme Partner — Partner organization in efforts to fight hunger and support community health and nutrition programs.
- news and events Partner — Section of the organization's website used to share details about upcoming medical treks.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Sustainable Developmentmethodology: sustainable community-led developmentBy building local ownership and self-determination through community engagement and capacity building, we produce lasting change because programs designed and led by communities are more sustainable and effective than externally driven interventions.
- Integrated Mobile and Fixed Healthcare Systemmethodology: integrated mobile and fixed healthcare deliveryBy combining mobile medical treks with permanent health posts and local health worker training, we improve access to sustainable primary care because a hybrid model ensures both immediate outreach and long-term continuity in remote regions.
- Intersectional Community Inclusionmethodology: intersectional-community-focusBy centering women, Indigenous Tamang, and Dalit communities in program design and implementation, we address systemic inequities because inclusive approaches that recognize intersecting forms of marginalization produce more equitable and effective outcomes.
- Medical Trek Model for Remote Healthcare Deliverymethodology: medical-trek modelBy combining guided treks with mobile medical clinics, we deliver healthcare to remote populations in Nepal because integrating volunteer engagement with service delivery increases reach and sustainability in geographically isolated areas.
- Women-Centered Empowerment and Health Transformationmethodology: women-empowermentBy focusing on women’s education, health, and income generation, we drive broader community development because empowering women leads to improved family health, economic resilience, and social change, particularly in gender- and caste-marginalized communities.