Ten Friends offers you the opportunity to make a Tax Deductible donation to a specific project or to make a general donation to Ten Friends or to the Elevate Nepal Initiative. A brief summary of the major projects and programs is provided below. Detailed information is also available for individual projects. Thank you for making a donation. Skip to Donation Form
General Donation to Ten Friends | By making a "general" donation you will allow Ten Friends to financially support our programs and projects. Our Board, in consultation with our Nepal based partners and program facilitators, will determine the best and most effective ways to utilize your donation. Whatever you can donate; it will be greatly appreciated. Select a one time donation or a reoccurring donation. Skip to Donation Form |
The Himalayan Education Center is a well established program supported by Ten Friends. Its focus is on providing education for young women who want to become teachers in Nepal. An annual donation of $1,000 will support one of these girls for a full year, including room, board, tuition, books, fees, etc. Read more about the Himalayan Education Center. |
In 2008, Ten Friends developed a special relationship with the Hopeful Home Orphanage (HHO) and helped them to purchase a new home. An activities manager was hired to give the children more structure and routine. In 2009, we hired a full-time activities director and tutor. A donation of $240 will provide one child a school sponsorship for one year. Read more about the Hopeful Home Orphanage. |
General Donation to Elevate Nepal | By making a "general" donation you will allow Elevate Nepal to financially support our programs and projects. Our Advisory Council, in consultation with our Nepal based partners and program facilitators, will determine the best and most effective ways to utilize your donation. Read more about Elevate Nepal programs. Whatever you can donate; it will be greatly appreciated. Select a one time donation or a reoccurring donation. |
Over 50 kids have been sponsored by Elevate allowing them to attend school, to receive supplies and clothing. Through education, they are now on the path to improving not only their own lives but others who they will encounter in their community. Through your $500 contribution we will pay for their tuition to a government school, pay for registration and exam fees, pay for after school care and provide them with books, school supplies, shoes and uniforms. Read more about the Elevate Education Program. |