WE INVEST IN CHILDREN’S FUTURE’S

WE INVEST IN CHILDREN’S FUTURE’S

  • A world where children are able follow their dreams and

  • To create lasting and real change in the lives of children living in rural villages in Nepal through providing long-term income generating solutions.

  • Compassion. Everything we do begins with love and kindness & and deep passion to create lasting change in the world.

    Transparency. We are committed to being 100% honest with everything we do. We are here to give children opportunities. And so are you. No surprises & no secrets.

    Community. Sustainable and impactful change begins with community. We are grateful for the everyone who has contributed their time, money, and passion into our mission of helping children fulfill their dreams and end generational poverty. They are our community and we are excited for you to join us.

SEE NEPAL was first born when Yogi Kayastha, while traveling in Western Nepal, met free-bonded girls and Dalit girls unable to continue high school due to extreme poverty. Deeply moved by their passion and desire to learn, he promised to find funding. SEE Nepal (Scholarship’s for Education and Enterprise) was founded with the idea that a one-time small investment in a child’s life and education can provide the path forward.

  • To create lasting and real change in the lives of children living in rural villages in Nepal through providing long-term income generating solutions.

  • Compassion.

SEE NEPAL was first born when Yogi Kayastha, while traveling in Western Nepal, met free-bonded girls and Dalit girls unable to continue high school due to extreme poverty. Deeply moved by their passion and desire to learn, he promised to find funding. SEE Nepal (Scholarship’s for Education and Enterprise) was founded with the idea that a one-time small investment in a child’s life and education can provide the path forward.

HOW WE WORK

HOW WE WORK

Locally led. Community driven.

Fully transparent.

  • Grants are provided on the condition that students complete 12th grade; otherwise, they must be repaid.

    $40 → Immediate school fees, uniforms, and supplies

  • We support families in building sustainable income alongside education.

    $180 → Livestock or small enterprises

    $50 → Supports local volunteers and field staff who travel long distances (1–6 hours) to reach communities and assist students

  • We focus on long-term impact, not just short-term aid.

    $30 → Held in a trust fund to:

    Track student progress 

    Provide academic excellence incentives (up to Rs. 5,000)

    Support long-term program sustainability and future opportunities (e.g., vocational training)

OUR APPROACH IS SIMPLE:

Despite free public education, many rural families, especially those from historically marginalized communities, cannot afford essential school supplies for their children. Without access to uniforms, books, bags, and other basic materials, many children are forced to leave school.
Only 1 in 10 children from Nepal’s poorest families complete high school (UNICEF).

“As of 2023, more than 5 million people in rural Nepal live in poverty, earning less than $1.50 per day.”
— World Bank Group

WHY

SEE NEPAL?

At SEE Nepal we know giving money directly will only go so far. So what is different about our approach? We direct our focus towards providing long-term sustainable income solutions.

This is a critical time period in a child’s life

Eligible students will be given a grant of 300$ which is divided into three ways:

  1. A portion of the money will be used towards providing materials for the child’s schooling. However, if the family cannot provide for themselves, a child is often forced to leave school to work.

  2. Thats why the largest portion is given to the families in the form of an of enterprise investment. The ability for the family to buy a farm animal can change their lives.

  3. The final portion is given to field staff who monitor and support the child and the families in their schooling and enterprise. This includes the cost of their transportation to rural villages and the time spent investing in the student and their families welfare.

Our main priority is to keep children in school. Grants are given with the stipulation that a child must remain in school & having passing grades —otherwise it must be repaid. That’s it. Besides 22$ used to support travel teams visiting the children in Nepal, all of the money is used directly for a child’s support.

Locally led. Community driven.

Fully transparent.

OUR APPROACH IS SIMPLE:

Eligible students will be given a grant of 300$ which is divided into three ways:

  1. A portion of the money will be used towards providing materials for the child’s schooling. However, if the family cannot provide for themselves, a child is often forced to leave school to work.

  2. Thats why the largest portion is given to the families in the form of an of enterprise investment. The ability for the family to buy a farm animal can change their lives.

  3. The final portion is given to field staff who monitor and support the child and the families in their schooling and enterprise. This includes the cost of their transportation to rural villages and the time spent investing in the student and their families welfare.

Our main priority is to keep children in school. Grants are given with the stipulation that a child must remain in school & having passing grades —otherwise it must be repaid. That’s it. Besides 22$ used to support travel teams visiting the children in Nepal, all of the money is used directly for a child’s support.

Despite free public education, many rural families, especially those from historically marginalized communities, cannot afford essential school supplies for their children. Without access to uniforms, books, bags, and other basic materials, many children are forced to leave school.
Only 1 in 10 children from Nepal’s poorest families complete high school (UNICEF).

“As of 2023, more than 5 million people in rural Nepal live in poverty, earning less than $1.50 per day.”
— World Bank Group

100% of your money goes directly to the kids- all other costs are volunteer based or raised by our team in other ways!

  • Grants are provided on the condition that students complete 12th grade; otherwise, they must be repaid.

    $40 (6000 Rs)  → Immediate school fees, uniforms, and supplies

  • We support families in building sustainable income alongside education.

    $233.33 (35,000 Rs)  → Livestock or small enterprises (goats, pigs, ect).

    $5 (15,000 Rs/20)  → Trainings/Orientation classes for the enterprise chosen- hosted in groups of 20 and comes to around 5$ per student.

  • We focus on long-term impact, not just short-term aid. Thats why a portion of the money goes towards field staff who monitor and support children and their communities.

    $20.00 (3000 Rs) → Supports local volunteers and field staff who travel long distances (1–6 hours) to reach communities and assist students.

    $1.67 (10,000 Rs/40) → SWC one-time monitoring fee for 40 students.

    Long-term solutions, thats how we make lasting change.

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This is a critical time period in a child’s life

WHY SEE NEPAL?

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100% of your money goes directly to the kids- all other costs are volunteer based or raised by our team in other ways!

100% of your money goes directly to the kids- all other costs are volunteer based or raised by our team in other ways!

At SEE Nepal we know giving money directly will only go so far. So what is different about our approach? We direct our focus towards providing long-term sustainable income solutions.

Our Partners

Our Partners

SEE Nepal is a volunteer-led, community-driven initiative. We work with the Nepal Sahayata Foundation in Nepal, and donations are processed through Nepal Rising (Daayitwa US), a registered 501(c)(3), to support our work.

SEE Nepal is a volunteer-led, community-driven initiative. We work with the Nepal Sahayata Foundation in Nepal, and donations are processed through Nepal Rising (Daayitwa US), a registered 501(c)(3), to support our work.

Our Team

  • Yogi Kayastha

    FOUNDER

    Yogi Kayastha is the founder of SEE-NEPAL. With over 30 years of experience in Nepal’s development sector, he has worked with national and international NGO’s, non-profit organizations, and UNDP-supported programs. He has travelled extensively across Nepal and more than 25 countries, gaining broad cross-cultural and field experience. He holds a Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy from the University of Flensburg Germany and continoues to remain commited to sustainable development, community empowerment, and social impact.

  • Prachet Shrestha

    CO-FOUNDER
    Prachet has dedicated over 40 years to empowering Nepal’s youth to support some of the country’s most vulnerable communities. As a founding member of ECCA Nepal, he has played a pivotal role in growing the organization from its earliest beginnings into the nonprofit it is today, reaching communities across 61 districts throughout Nepal.

  • Naveen Shrestha

    CO-FOUNDER

    With 27 years in aerospace and automotive engineering, Naveen Shrestha has spent his career focusing on how things are built. He is deeply involved in community service as a founding member of ECCA, a former VSO Program Officer, and a Nepal Rising Seattle Core team member since 2015. He is a passionate about advancement in innovation and technology using that to build a more equitable world.

  • Birendra Shakya

    CO-FOUNDER

    Birendra Shakya is co-founder in both SEE NEPAL and ECCA. He has a background in graphic design and art.

  • Palistha Shrestha

    COORDINATOR

    Palistha has been involved in volunteering in the non-profit sector through ECCA-Nepal since her high school days and continues to be passionate about helping underserved communities.

  • Neeva Shrestha

    SOCIAL MEDIA & DESIGN

    Neeva Shrestha is Bioinformatics and Applied Mathematics Major with a minor in Data Science. Outside of school she love’s to bake, go to concerts, hike, and try new foods and drinks. She is also very passionate about helping others and finding ways to give back to her community. At SEE Nepal she creates and designs engaging content to support our mission and expands educational opportunities for students in Nepal.

  • Rachit Shrestha

    Rachit Shrestha is an undergraduate student studying computer engineering and is involved in the non-profit organization: ECCA, as well as SEE NEPAL.

  • Anuva Shrestha

    Anuva Shrestha is currently a high-school student interested in business and public health. She enjoys hiking, baking, and traveling in her free-time and is passionate about giving back to her community and staying connected to her Nepali roots. At SEE Nepal, she helps with creating new ideas, designing infographics and icons, and running social media in order to support our mission of expanding educational opportunities in Nepal.

  • Kshitiji

    A decade in social service taught that true fulfillment comes from lifting others. He is passionate helping SEE Nepal empower vulnerable families to build sustainable livelihoods and educate the next generation.

  • Anuja

    As a marketing professional with seven years of experience, Anuja volunteer’s her expertise to support SEE Nepal. She is passionate about education as it has greatly shaped her journey growing up in Nepal and she believes every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

  • Julien Shakya

    Julien Shakya is a high schooler with a passion for music and connecting to his Nepali roots. He volunteers his time helping run social media, come up with new ideas, and create designs at SEE NEPAL. .

  • Lilia Shakya

    With a degree in English and Psychology, Lilia Shakya has passion for telling stories and blending different worlds together. With a strong passion for art, she created SEE Nepal’s logo & website and works in all things related to writing and art. She hopes to connect people with her Nepali roots and create a difference in children’s lives.