How to go to Nepal in 2011 and open a NNHHC library. by h.g. ~happiness

"Visiting Nepal and opening children's community libraries & other projects was a fantastic journey!"

How I did it: I've been volunteering in Nepal since Dec. 2007. Through this process my friends and I have had the opportunity to develop a nonprofit organization that works to support educational scholarships, build community children's libraries, and help support community schools  for underprivileged children from the lowest 'untouchable' castes

Through simply sharing the stories of the children in Nepal and the living conditions and harsh realities that many of children face due to economic hardship friends from around the world have joined hands to work together to accomplish our mission's projects. We aim to help children who value education and learning deeply, but who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend school, to learn to read and explore the world through books and technology, and/or ever experience the simple joy of enjoying sports with their classmates. 

Lessons & tips: In order to start a nonprofit and raise funds to support others in a different country other than your own ~ you first need to have a passion for the work! You need a few people who believe in the cause as well and are committed to working with you locally.  It is imperative that you have someone in the home country that you trust and who can organize, oversee, and navigate the administrative, political, social, and cultural aspects of the projects to be handled.

You need perseverance and determination to reach your goals ~ it's important to be open to ideas and welcome those who wish to join you in your cause. Enjoy the process and don't be afraid to move toward your goals....every little step takes you one step closer and each step leads you to a journey that will enrich you and others along the way.

Resources: Research how to create a nonprofit, network, share your story, work hard and be creative in raising funds. Have local community members who are honest and hardworking and who share mutual beliefs and goals.



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Jan 06, 2012, 11:23PM PST | 7 comments | 24 cheers


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lob FOCUSed on our trip to Greece...

what an incredible job you have done with this! I enjoy reading about this!

Jan 07, 2012, 12:02AM PST | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

h.g. ~happiness Grateful & Abundant ❤ IL&G ❤ Namasté

Thank you lob ~

I am happy to hear that!
:)

Jan 07, 2012, 05:20AM PST | Respond to this 2 cheers

CrunchyBread

Thank you for writing this. I have a friend who made it her mission to raise money for some children in Mexico who live in a dump, so they can have school tuition. She’s just doing it on her own, but maybe it would be a good idea for her to upgrade her outreach into a nonprofit and expand her ability to help from three children to something wider.

Whether that happens or not, though, this was inspirational. Thank you.

Jan 07, 2012, 06:45AM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

h.g. ~happiness Grateful & Abundant ❤ IL&G ❤ Namasté

Thank you (((((CB))))

I think you have a great idea to share with your friend ~ and sometimes….it is the smallest idea and nudge that moves us in a particular direction ~ that is how it’s been for me….

AND…. most of these ideas and nudges have come from my friends here ~

Namaste my Friend ~
Thank you for your inspiration as well!!!

:D

Jan 07, 2012, 08:07AM PST | Respond to this 9 cheers

mrsschapiro is turning 2013 into her greatest year

But does your nonprofit has the 501c3 status so people can get a tax deduction?
If yes, how can you do it? I was researching about starting a nonprofit here that helps back in my country but I’m not sure what term to search for. I thought “international nonprofit” (lol) but couldn’t find anything so far about getting the 501c3 status.

ps: I love what you have been doing! From your “how i did it” stories, it seems to me that you started small, first teaching English and slowly getting more involved until you created the library. I didn’t know they sold their children in Nepal too; I thought it was only in Cambodia and Vietnam. I read once a story about a 7yo girl who was sold to work; she was forced into prostitution and finally escaped when she was 10.

Feb 08, 2012, 08:19AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

h.g. ~happiness Grateful & Abundant ❤ IL&G ❤ Namasté

mrsschapiro ~

yes…
we are a 501©3 status….
People DO get a tax break (in the USA) when they donate to NNHHC.

How you do it is,
first became a nonprofit…
then second, apply for 501©3 status…

That means…an extra $400.00 dollars to the IRS and a process of presenting your organization and the work you are doing in a very detailed 20 page application. If they “approve” it ~ you will receive a letter that gives you your tax ID nonprofit number.

:D

It’s a long process, but worth it! BEST WISHES

I highly recommend going for it!

Feb 08, 2012, 11:41AM PST | Thread | Respond to this 4 cheers

mrsschapiro is turning 2013 into her greatest year

The IRS loves some money!
Thanks for replying so fast! I thought there was a different route for the people who wants to help in a foreign country.

Feb 08, 2012, 12:05PM PST | Respond to this


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