named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Works! Sangai Khelaun
Collaborative arts initiative with Srijanalaya and educators to integrate visual arts, creative movement, and music into primary education in Ghyachchok (Gorkha) and Gatlang (Rasuwa).
Rasuwa Relief
Post-earthquake relief initiative providing shelter materials, water pipes, school supplies, and rations to over 2,000 marginalized families in remote areas of Rasuwa district.
Shikshya Foundation Nepal Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to deserving students, primarily girls, to pursue education beyond grade 10 in districts affected by the 2015 earthquake including Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, and Gorkha.
Snow Yak Foundation Education Support
Provides full educational support for 30 students at Yanjer Gumba Primary School in the remote Upper Dolpo region of Nepal.
Tell Your Own Story Screenwriting Workshop
12-day residency program for female storytellers from Madhesh Pradesh to develop short film screenplays based on personal experiences, supported by U.S. Embassy and Global Media Makers.
Writing Workshop with Scholarship Students
Partnership with Open Learning Exchange Nepal and Katha Satha to mentor scholarship students in writing original children's stories for digital early-grade reading content.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver art-integrated educational workshops for childrenImplements the ART WORKS! Sangai Khelaun program, conducting mural painting and story-writing workshops for students in grades 6–9 to support education through creative expression.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Operate scholarship programs for disadvantaged students, with emphasis on girlsRuns a scholarship program supporting deserving students, primarily girls, to pursue education beyond grade 10, including multi-year mentoring and story-writing development activities.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide emergency relief and basic needs to marginalized familiesProvided shelter materials, water supply pipes, school supplies, and rations to over 2,000 marginalized families in remote areas of Rasuwa district.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provide full educational support to students in remote areasProvides full educational support for 30 students at Yanjer Gumba Primary School in Dolpa, Nepal, including long-term assistance aimed at enabling completion of higher secondary education and societal engagement.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conduct capacity-building workshops for teachers and school leadersConducted the first year of workshops, mentorships, principal orientations, and school visits in Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, culminating in a final workshop training 54 teachers from 18 schools on classroom environment, local resource mapping, and educational material development.
- Fund and support arts and cultural events for youth and communitiesSupported the "Alok Live in Kathmandu" poetry and comedy special and values diverse art forms such as stories, songs, dances, and visuals as tools for creative expression and community engagement.
- Run screenwriting workshops for underrepresented storytellersCo-conducted a "Tell Your Own Story" short film screenwriting workshop for female storytellers from Madhesh Pradesh, including virtual sessions and a residency program, and conducted a screenwriting workshop for Nepali feature film writers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$5
Contributions & grants$5100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
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Net assets$105K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BARBARA PIERCE BUSH — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET WHITNEY BETTS — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL JOSEPHSON — DIRECTOR
- PRABAL GURUNG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Asif Shah Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Deepa Shree Niraula Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Deepak Raj Giri Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Dipendra Gauchan Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Global Media Makers Partner — Collaborated on the "Tell Your Own Story" short film screenwriting workshop for female storytellers from Madhesh Pradesh.
- Katha Satha Partner — Facilitated a story-writing workshop for scholarship students through Muna Gurung.
- Katha Satha Partner — Facilitated the story-writing workshop conducted in partnership with Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Keki Adhikari Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Kumudini Gurung Shrestha Partner — Co-founder and executive board member of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Max Dipesh Khatri Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Open Learning Exchange Nepal Partner — Co-conducted a story-writing workshop to develop digital early grade reading content.
- Open Learning Exchange Nepal Partner — Collaborated to organize a 5-day story-writing workshop for scholarship students.
- Open Learning Exchange Nepal Partner — Organized a story-writing workshop with Shikshya Foundation Nepal's scholarship students.
- Prabal Gurung Partner — Fashion designer and founder of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Prachanda Shrestha Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Pradip Bhattarai Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Pravesh Gurung Partner — Co-founder of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Quake Relief Group Partner — Collaborated with Quake Relief Group led by Ms. Saradha Ghale to deliver relief materials.
- Quixote’s Cove Partner — Co-supported the "Alok Live in Kathmandu" event.
- Ram Babu Gurung Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Rati Shah Partner — Co-founder and executive board member of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Riva Thapa Partner — Co-founder and executive board member of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Rupali Golchha Partner — Co-founder and executive board member of Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- SPOKEN Partner — Co-presented the "Alok Live in Kathmandu" poetry and comedy special with Shikshya Foundation Nepal.
- Shree Rudrayani Secondary School Partner — Collaborated with Shikshya Foundation Nepal to implement a mural painting workshop for students.
- Snow Yak Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Shikshya Foundation Nepal to support education initiatives in Upper Dolpo.
- Soham Dhakal Partner — Provided time and support for the screenwriting workshop.
- Srijanalaya Partner — Collaborated on conducting workshops, mentorships, principal orientations, and school visits for primary school teachers.
- Srijanalaya Partner — Collaborated with Shikshya Foundation Nepal to co-create the ART WORKS! Sangai Khelaun program.
- Srijanalaya Partner — Collaborates on workshops, mentorships, and school visits in Panchpokhari.
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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.
- Education as a Pathway to Recovery and Long-Term Equity 387 orgsmethodology: education_for_recoveryBy providing scholarships and quality education to underprivileged and disaster-affected children—especially girls—the foundation enables recovery and promotes long-term equity, because access to education restores agency, breaks cycles of poverty, and creates ripple effects across communities.shared approach: Financial Barrier Reduction →
- Mentorship-Driven Creative Capacity Building 387 orgsmethodology: mentorship-based_trainingBy connecting students and scholarship recipients with established professionals in the arts, the foundation builds creative skills and confidence, because mentorship provides role models, technical guidance, and pathways to inclusion in cultural industries.shared approach: Financial Barrier Reduction →
- Arts-Integrated Education for Holistic and Culturally Responsive Learning 351 orgsmethodology: arts-integrated_educationBy integrating arts, culture, and storytelling into education, the foundation fosters holistic child development and strengthens cultural identity, because creative expression enhances engagement, validates diverse learning styles, and empowers marginalized voices in ways that standardized education cannot.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Hands-On Due Diligence for Strategic Grantmakingmethodology: hands-on_due_diligenceBy conducting participatory site visits and inspections, the foundation ensures funding reaches credible, high-impact organizations with real community need, because direct engagement improves accountability and alignment with mission goals.
- Individualized and Relationship-Based Student Supportmethodology: personalized_student_supportBy building personal relationships and providing tailored academic and emotional support, the foundation improves student motivation and long-term educational outcomes, because individualized attention addresses barriers beyond academics—such as trauma and social exclusion—that hinder learning.