NAG – Nawa Asha Griha, Home of New Hopes, is a home for street children in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Your donation to NAG means that you will provide a safe home and education for about 200 children and the opportunity for about 250 children from poor areas to attend school daily. The home and school is run solely with your support and your contribution will be used everywhere it is needed – whether it is to organize school supplies for everyone or food for over 450 people each day.
Thank you for helping the children to have an independent and self-determined future!
NAG – Nawa Asha Griha, Home of New Hopes, is a home for street children in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Your donation to NAG means that you will provide a safe home and education for about 200 children and the opportunity for about 250 children from poor areas to attend school daily. The home and school will be run solely with your support and your contribution will be used for whatever is needed – whether it is to organize school supplies for everyone or food for over 450 people each day.
Thank you for enabling the children to have an independent and self-determined future!
NEWS
Funny and exciting stories from NAG’s everyday life
Tihar – The Festival of Lights in Nepal: A Celebration of Light, Animals, and Family Bonds
The time of the year, when Nepal is filled with lights, flowers, and colours, it means Tihar is being celebrated – the Hindu Festival of Lights, lasting five days and making the whole country shine with happiness and light. During these days, animals, gods, and humans are honoured alike: crows, dogs, cows, and oxen are adorned with flower garlands and offered gifts; homes shine brightly with lamps and candles, and on the final day – Bhai Tika – sisters and brothers celebrate their loving connection. At NAG, this time of year is always something very special for our children. Our NAGers decorate the schoolyard with colourful, handmade mandalas made from dyed rice, light candles, and celebrate together the festival with music, dance, and laughter. They perform the traditional folk dance Deushi–Bhailo, sing songs, and enjoy the joyful festive atmosphere. Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak, takes place every year during the Nepali month of Kartik (October/November). It symbolises the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, and reminds us of the importance of unity, respect, and gratitude. May Goddess Laxmi bless everyone with happiness, prosperity, and peace – Happy Tihar! When the lights of Tihar reflect in the children’s eyes, you can truly feel what this festival stands for – joy, love, and the feeling of being part of one big, loving NAG family.
Academic Network NAG – Opening of the New Teacher Training Center in Surkhet
This September, NAG proudly inaugurated the Academic Network NAG (“ANN”) training center in Surkhet. The ongoing enhancement of our teacher training program. The center is dedicated to strengthening Nepal’s education system by empowering teachers. It is the result of the tireless work of Ann [...]
Voices of a New Generation in Nepal
On September 8, 2025, Nepal was in shock. Anti-corruption protests erupted in Kathmandu and across the country, led predominantly by Generation Z and young citizens. Just days earlier, the government had ordered the shutdown of 26 social media platforms. From NAG, 22 of our [...]
Reconstruction of the NAG Main Hall
The old factory building that houses NAG had sustained damage during the 2015 earthquake. Over a four-month renovation period, the main hall was reinforced and renewed with an earthquake-resistant steel structure. The main hall is the last building that had to be renovated due [...]
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