News about the Nepal Youth Foundation in 2009

Watch a video of Olga Murray discussing the creation of NYF
In this video, Olga Murray talks about what inspired her to create the Nepal Youth Foundation and how far the organization has come since then. Olga also discusses how she feels about spending most of her time in Kathmandu, Nepal, surrounded by the children NYF supports.
December 20, 2009

Read Olga Murray's new dispatch from Kathmandu
In her latest dispatch from Kathmandu, Olga describes an adventure getting home from
the airport, her life in Nepal, and celebrating Christmas in Kathmandu. She also shares the
new plan to eliminate the tradition of selling little girls into virtual slavery.
December 15, 2009

Read NYF's Latest Newsletter
In the 2009 Fall Newsletter, Olga Murray reveals a major victory in NYF's work to free girls from virtual slavery. She also tells the story of a boy on the verge of death who, after being rescued and raised by NYF, went to law school and filed a suit to defend the rights of enslaved girls. Olga also describes a malnourished child's amazing transformation at one of NYF's Nutritional Rehabilitation Homes. (4 pages, 3.6mb pdf)
November 28, 2009

Learn about Nirmala, one of NYF's great success stories
Nirmala, a former K House girl who is blind, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to attend Colorado State University. She has returned to Nepal, where she works for the U.N. assisting refugees from Bhutan. Read Nirmala's amazing story and watch a video about her
November 25, 2009

Watch a new VIDEO about Olga Murray and NYF
Olga Murray describes the dire problems affecting the people of Nepal, as well as the Nepal Youth Foundation's wide range of projects which bring new hope to destitute children there.
November 18, 2009

News story about millions of dollars to help enslaved girls.
The government of Nepal has allocated money to support NYF's efforts to rescue girls in Nepal from slavery. This funding will support education and vocational training for the girls, while NYF is still responsible for liberating them.
November 13, 2009

Read an article about how a blind Nepali woman is giving back
Read about Nirmala Gyawali, an amazing young blind woman who received a scholarship from NYF, went to Colorado State University, and now works for the U.N. teaching Bhutanese refugees how to prepare to live in the United States.
November 12, 2009

See Kay Bradner's art show and support destitute children in Nepal
Come to an exhibit of beautiful paintings and drawings by Kay Bradner in San Rafael, California. Kay is holding a raffle and the grand prize is one of her paintings. All of the profits from the raffle will benefit NYF. You can see a selection of Kay's art at www.KayBradner.com.
November 1 – December 14
Kay will give a Gallery Talk on Saturday, December 5, 2 – 4pm.
Donna Seager Gallery, 851 Fourth Street, San Rafael, California 94901
November 11, 2009

Send NYF eCards to your friends, family, and colleagues
To show our appreciation for your support, we’re inviting you to send free NYF eCards to friends, family members, and colleagues. Let people know that you support NYF, and spread the word about our work to transform the lives of destitute children in Nepal. Send your NYF eCard today
November 8, 2009

Sign a Facebook petition to stop child slavery in Nepal
If you're on Facebook, please sign a petition to STOP CHILD SLAVERY in Nepal. You can tell your friends about this urgent issue by posting this link to the petition in your Status: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/petitions/296 .
Learn more about how girls in Nepal are sold into slavery and NYF's project to save them.
October 23, 2009

Read about fun, creative, & easy ways to support children in Nepal
Read about some of the great ways that people from all walks of life support impoverished children in Nepal. Adults and children have held bake sales, asked friends to sponsor their backpacking trip, and much more. Be inspired to get involved
October 19, 2009

Listen to an interview with Olga Murray
Olga Murray was interviewed on “Maryanne Live!” by relationship expert Maryanne Comaroto. You can listen to the interview now. Olga discusses her life, her experiences in Nepal, how she was inspired to help Nepali children, and starting NYF.
October 17, 2009

A new video about Ankur, NYF's pioneering psychology center
Watch a new VIDEO about NYF’s Ankur Counseling Center, which provides psychological therapy to disadvantaged children. Ankur enables kids who have endured unimaginable hardships to fulfill their potential.
October 16, 2009

Freedom Dancers – Come dance and rescue girls from bondage
This event will include great DJs, as well as the 5Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Dancing Freedom & Contact Improv communities. All proceeds will rescue girls in Nepal from virtual slavery.
At the MLK Gym, 610 Coloma Street, Sausalito, California.
Saturday, October 24, 7:30 - 10:30pm. Suggested donation: $25 - $100
RSVP to the event on Facebook
October 9, 2009

A Kiwanis Club member's story of raising money for NYF
David Elswick shares his personal account of raising funds for needy children in Nepal, on the Kiwanis website. Not only did David inspire his organization to donate to NYF, the club also got young people involved by matching donations from a local Key Club.
October 6, 2009

NYF earns its third consecutive four-star rating
Because of our exceptional fiscal management, NYF just received its third four-star rating – the highest possible – from Charity Navigator, America's largest evaluator of charities. Only 12% of the charities evaluated receive three consecutive four-star ratings. This indicates our extremely efficient and effective implementation of the funds that you, our donors, contribute.
Read the award letter from Charity Navigator (377kb, 2 page PDF)
October 5, 2009

Come to Susan Bostrom-Wong's Open Studio
Come to Open Studio, an art show in San Francisco featuring the work of Susan Bostrom-Wong. You can see a selection of Susan’s art at www.SusanBostromWong.com. 10% of the profits will be donated to the Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF). A raffle will also be held to benefit NYF.
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 11am – 6pm
493 8th Avenue (between Geary and Anza), San Francisco, 94118. 415-751-2122
October 4, 2009

"A Victory for Olga"
Read this article about the government of Nepal finally allocating funds to rescue girls in rural Nepal from bonded servitude. In the Pulitzer Center's Gateway for educators and students.
September 28, 2009

Take a look at our latest newsletter
Olga Murray describes NYF's pioneering vocational training programs. Girls we liberate from virtual slavery who have never attended school have the opportunity to learn skills such as growing henna. Other students can learn to be cooks, lab technicians, and more. Vocational training is particularly beneficial due to Nepal's extremely high unemployment rate.
September 23, 2009

Read Olga's latest email dispatch
Learn the latest information about our projects in Nepal and other news about NYF.
September 17, 2009

Watch a video about a student whose life was transformed by NYF
A scholarship from the Nepal Youth Foundation enabled Ramchandra to overcome an extremely disadvantaged childhood. He did not even attend school until age nine, when NYF began to support him. When he completes his education, he wants to promote education for the disabled in Nepal. Watch a video about Ram's hardships and his truly inspirational outlook on life.
September 12, 2009

Email Newsletters
Contact info@NepalYouthFoundation.org to sign up to receive NYF's E-News. These occasional emails include Olga's dispatches from Nepal, the latest on NYF' projects that rescue Nepali children, and our accomplishments.
September 9, 2009

Government of Nepal Gives Millions to Bonded Girls
Read the article in Marinscope newspaper and the press release about the government of Nepal allocating millions of dollars to rescue indentured girls.
August 20, 2009

Benefit for NYF
Join us for a music & wine tasting party at the Cafe du Nord in San Francisco on Sept 8. Powerful singer JL Stiles will perform folksy blues.
August 17, 2009

See a documentary about Nepal
Come to a screening of The Sari Soldiers, an award-winning documentary about women in Nepal, and get a 50% discount
July 28, 2009

Get the latest news about NYF's work in Nepal
Read NYF's Summer 2009 Newsletter, and learn the latest stories about how we're changing children's lives in Nepal
July 17, 2009

Read the latest news about the Nepal Youth Foundation