100+
students supported with tuition, exams, and books
Registered 501(c)(3)
Proving a model that keeps students in school
Scholarships, mentors, and devices are working in Dhading. Your support helps us scale this low-cost model to similar rural communities.
$35 covers a student's exam fees for one term.
Scholarships · Mentors · Devices
Our Impact
- 100+
- scholarships funded
- 10+
- laptops & tablets placed
- 95%
- students retained year over year
What we do
Simple programs, clear impact
Scholarships, mentorship, and devices keep students enrolled and learning across Dhading.
Scholarships
Fees, books, hostel, and exams covered so students don’t pause school mid-year.
- Needs-based awards verified by headteachers
- Receipts shared with donors each term
100+ scholarships funded; 95% retention.
Explore scholarships
Mentorship
Weekly calls and career prep with Nepali mentors who understand the journey.
- Goal tracking and attendance check-ins
- Career sessions with Nepali tech professionals
“Weekly check-ins kept me on track.” - Sita, Dhading scholar
Learn about mentorship
Device Support
Laptops and tablets placed in rural classrooms so students can access lessons and complete assignments.
- On-site setup, maintenance, and solar backups where needed
- Shared labs with checklists for responsible use
10+ devices placed in rural classrooms.
See device supportWhy We Started
From Dhading’s hills to a model for access
Aashirbad Foundation began in the hills of Jyamrung, where our founder grew up studying by candlelight and walking steep trails to reach school. The foundation is named after his late father, a village teacher who believed education was the greatest gift a child could receive. Today, we pilot in Dhading—covering fees, pairing mentors, and placing devices—to prove a low-cost model we can scale to similar rural communities.
Impact
A few numbers we track
Updated annually since 2023 to reflect impact across Dhading.
10+
laptops and tablets placed in rural classrooms
95%
retention rate among current scholars
Student Voice
Students on why support matters
Three quick voices from scholarships, mentorship, and device support. More stories live on our stories page.
“When my hostel fee and laptop were covered, I could focus on finals instead of finding work. My mentor’s weekly calls kept me on track.”
- Sita, Dhading scholar
“Weekly mentor calls kept me focused when I wanted to quit. My mentor helped me see that staying in school was worth it.”
- Bikash, Dhading scholar
“My parents almost pulled me out to work on the farm. The scholarship covered my fees and now I'm finishing my exams this year.”
- Manju, Dhading scholar
Transparency
No paid staff. Minimal admin. Your gift stays with scholars.
No paid staff. We publish annual reports and send you a receipt for every gift.
- Annual reports and receipts for every donor
- Funds go to tuition, devices, and mentor time
- Partners verified with headteachers and wards