First Steps Himalaya

First Step Himalaya is a non-profit organization working in the educational sector of Nepal. For more than a decade, this organization has been very active in the fields of children's study, learning methods, necessary environment for reading, construction of physical structures of educational institutions etc. in the remote areas of Nepal.

The main objective of First Step Himalayan is to provide practical and quality education to children. This organization works in various districts of Nepal by doing education-related projects. Also, by making a five-year plan, the organization has been conducting many activities for the future.

Our Story

First Step Himalaya is an organization started by Durga Aran and Fionna Heiton. The organization started by these two couples has been working for educational reform in remote areas of Nepal. Durga Aran grew up in the Sindhupalchok district. Even though he had a strong desire to study as a child, his family did not send him to study. When he went to school, there was no learning environment. Teaching teachers were often absent. At that time, there were not many sources and resources for studying. The teaching method was not very good. Aran, who understood similar problems in the educational sector, took inspiration from his own childhood and started First Step Himalaya along with his wife.

"Our aim is to give rural Nepali children a better start in life so that they will have a love of learning and choices as they become young adults." - Fionna Heiton, Founding Director

First Steps Himalaya Project in Sindhupalchowk

First Step Himalaya is also working for the quality of education and infrastructure of public schools in Sindhupalchowk. This organization is working especially in the field of children's education, learning, training for teachers, and material support.This organization also helped in constructing temporary and permanent buildings for various schools in Sindhupalchok, which were devastated by the 2072 earthquake. Even now, the organization is active in various places in Nepal including Sindhupalchok with these activities.