In 2020, BTF Humla initiated a swing training program for locals from the Nyin Valley and Raya village to preserve their cultural heritage and provide opportunities for additional income generation. This training, held in Simikot, focused on teaching participants the skills of cutting and sewing traditional clothing, as well as contemporary designs such as COVID-19 […]
Since 2015, BTF Humla has been providing portable solar lights to areas without electricity. The success of this led to a bigger project to electrify four villages in Humla, Nepal: Buraunse, Bargaun, Torpa, and Nimatang. This was possible with help from partners like Barefoot College, Women Light the World, the New Zealand Embassy in India, […]
Humla Scholarship Program Since 2014, BTF Humla has been dedicated to fostering education in the Humla district of Nepal by sponsoring girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our scholarship criteria include selecting girls from very low-income families, belonging to marginalized castes, and showing a strong enthusiasm for their future aspirations. Currently, many BTF Humla scholarship recipients are […]
BTF Humla has been actively involved in responding to various natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, house fires, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other emergencies. Our efforts focus on providing immediate relief and long-term support to affected communities in Nepal. Earthquake Response and Recovery: Support During Other Disasters: COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Our ongoing commitment to disaster response […]
In Nepal, thousands of mothers die each year due to complications from miscarriages and childbirth. These tragedies are often caused by the lack of hospitals and health posts in rural areas, coupled with the inability of impoverished families to afford nutritious and healthy diets for expecting mothers. To address this crisis, BTF Humla has been […]