07/09/2026
When a Community Comes Together, Lives Can Change !!
Even today, when many people are living more independent lives, Nepal still holds on to something very special—our strong sense of community.
In many villages, when one person suffers, the whole community stands beside them. This is one of the things we truly love about Nepal, and something we can all be proud of as Nepalis.
The story of Budhi Kumari from Pokhara shows us exactly why community matters.
Budhi Kumari comes from a very marginalized community and lives in Pokhara with her husband. All her children are married and living independently.
A few months ago, she experienced severe chest pain and visited a nearby hospital. She was given medication for four months and asked to return afterward. But her daughter was not convinced and decided to take her to a more advanced hospital for further evaluation.
There, doctors discovered a blockage in the blood vessels of her heart and told the family that she needed surgery.
For a family from a marginalized community, the cost of heart surgery was far beyond what they could afford.
But when people from her village learned about her condition, they did not stand by and watch. They came together, started raising funds, and supported her journey to Kathmandu.
With the collective support of her community, Budhi Kumari was able to come to Kathmandu and undergo the surgery she desperately needed.
Budhi Kumari belongs to the same village as our Vice President, Mr. Devendra Ghotane Gurung. After her surgery, Devendra invited Budhi Kumari and her family to our shelter, where we were able to welcome and support them.
Her story reminds us of something very simple but powerful:
When a community comes together, even the biggest challenges can become possible.
One person may not be able to save a life alone, but when many people join hands, we can give someone another chance at life.
Joining hands. Supporting one another. Saving lives.
This is the power of community.
This is the spirit of Nepal.