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Fri, 19 June, 2026

Yankila Sherpa is the co-founder and Vice President of T- Help Nepal (Trans Himalayan Women for Environment and Livelihood). T- Help Nepal is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-profit organization registered in Kathmandu in 2008. Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council of the government of Nepal, T-HELP is an organization of a group of women entrepreneurs who are professionals and are passionate about creating a positive change in the lives of marginalized women living in the rural hilly regions of Nepal. T=Helpfield-1781862673.jpg (Yankila Sherpa among the beneficiaries)

The main objective and activities of T-Help Nepal have been creating awareness and training the rural communities on ecology, biodiversity, and climate change. Our work with environmentally friendly technologies has created a positive change. In the past, rural communities were provided with firsthand knowledge of organic farming techniques and conducted practical training in sustainable eco-tourism practices in the Himalayas.

(Vermicompost demo)

In the past, visiting international students, as well as other visitors during their Nepal trekking, have participated in the T-HELP's initiatives, which offered a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge in sustainable eco-tourism and organic agriculture practices. Using environmentally friendly technologies, students and villagers have worked together actively participating in community projects, applying their academic knowledge in real-world contexts. As they collaborate with marginalized communities in rural Nepal, they also learn about innovative livelihood solutions.

T-HELP Nepal envisions a future where marginalized and underprivileged women and families in Himalayan villages thrive through sustainable practices. International students and visitors are invited to join this vision — not just as observers, but as active participants who may learn or bring fresh perspectives, intercultural collaboration, and innovative ideas to empower women in their activities of tourism and farming.

The focus of T-Help has been on communities from indigenous, marginalized, and disadvantaged rural regions of Nepal. For international students and visitors, T-HELP creates a platform for cross-cultural exchange where students and visitors alike can:

Learn or demonstrate skills in sustainable business, agriculture, and eco-tourism.
Participate in projects that directly impact climate change
Learn from local women and professionals who are pioneering environmentally sustainable livelihoods.
Build global networks that connect social entrepreneurship with academic and professional growth.

This framing makes T-HELP Nepal not only a community-driven initiative but also a living classroom for international students and visitors eager to combine learning with meaningful impact.

Student Engagement Program Outline

1. Orientation & Cultural Immersion

Welcome sessions introducing T-HELP's vision, goals, and community impact.
Cultural exchange activities with local families to understand Himalayan traditions.
Language basics and community etiquette workshops.

(Building tunnel for mushroom farming demo)

2. Field-Based Learning

Guided visits to T-HELP eco-tourism and agro-tourism project sites.
Hands-on participation in organic farming, sustainable technology demonstrations, and community-led enterprises.
Shadowing local entrepreneurs to learn practical livelihood strategies.

(Beneficiaries of the initiative)

3. Leadership, Reflection & Continuity

Reflection to share experiences and lessons learned.
Leadership training focused on social entrepreneurship and community empowerment.
Showcase event where students present their contributions and future collaboration ideas.

Notes, essays, joint publications, blogs, or documentaries highlighting student-community partnerships.

This program transforms TO-HELP Nepal into a living laboratory where international students can learn, contribute, and grow while participating in empowering Himalayan communities of marginalized and underprivileged people.