A Quality Education is a Child's Future. Help Us Build It.
First Steps Himalaya is dedicated to creating a better future for children and communities in rural Nepal. We do this by strengthening schools, empowering teachers, and supporting children’s learning environments.
In rural Nepal, thousands of children are eager to learn, but many lack access to the quality education they deserve. Without this foundation, they have limited life skills and fewer opportunities to reach their full potential.
Real change happens when we invest in what matters most—people. We believe every child should have the chance to write their own future.
First Steps Himalaya works hand-in-hand with local communities, providing contemporary, hands-on teacher training and transforming empty buildings into bright, child-friendly classrooms. Our approach builds confidence, fosters a love of learning, and gives children the skills they need to thrive.
We are dedicated to creating a better future for children and communities in rural Nepal by training teachers and transforming classrooms.
Before: A typical classroom in rural Nepal.
After: A transformed classroom.
We have already established a strong foundation in nearly 100 classrooms.
With your help, we can reach even more.
Your support helps us deliver six core programmes that create a ripple effect of change across rural Nepal.
We empower local teachers with the skills and confidence to lead child-friendly classrooms. Our hands-on training helps them turn a love of learning into a lifelong skill for every student.
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE EDUCATION
We provide vital menstrual hygiene education for hundreds of girls and young women who learn to make their own environmentally friendly reusable pads. This programme helps break down social taboos, and ensure girls can attend school with dignity.
We transform empty buildings into vibrant, well-resourced learning spaces. By providing child-friendly furniture, educational materials, and a clean environment, we ensure children have a safe place to learn and thrive.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Beyond the school, we work with villages to provide essential training on child nutrition, home safety, and environmental awareness. This work helps entire communities become more resilient and self-sufficient.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We support the children of the most disadvantaged families so that they can attend school with uniforms and stationery. Our scholarships remove financial barriers and provide a pathway to a brighter future.
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We invest in the long-term health of our organization. By improving our systems, governance, and operational efficiency, we ensure every donation is used to its fullest potential, allowing us to sustainably grow our impact for years to come.