UPDATES FROM NEPAL

  It's not easy, but it's worth it. Working in an underdeveloped country like Nepal is something business consultants would not advise. But we're not in business for the highest profits possible. We're here to have the greatest impact on people....

I am Maya. I am 18 years old and am from the Eastern part of Nepal. I was born and brought up in a normal family. Our family’s income was mostly dependent on agriculture. My parents worked hard to provide...

  At the border of Nepal-India, Karuna's job is to watch for suspicious passerbys. She works for our nonprofit partner. Karuna has an important job. She boldly approaches probable victims of human trafficking - a rampant problem in Nepal. Here's an actual dialogue...

  Back in 2011, Kwina* was learning sewing skills through our nonprofit partners in Nepal. Despite a traumatic past, she was hopeful that life could be good again. Instead, Kwina was living in a safe house because her family didn't accept her back. They believed that...

  I am Dipa. I am from a district in Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. I belong to very deprived family. My mother worked a job as she nurtured us.  My father was a taxi driver. One day, while he was...

Sixteen months ago, a new seamstress started a job at the sewing center. Her name is Mira, and she is 19 years old. At Elegantees, our passion is to do more than design with intention to provide your new favorite clothing item. We make these...

In Nepal, Sita and her mother have sacrificed a lot to care for each other. Sita's vulnerability to help her mother-in-need almost led her into the hands of traffickers.    Sita's Story I grew up in eastern Nepal and watched...