Heroes for Life, an Israeli NGO, conducted a two-week volunteer mission across eight government and public schools in Kathmandu Valley as well as in Tulasi Foundation. A total of 68 volunteers took part in the program.
The delegation was divided into two groups of 34 each, working in four schools per group. The two delegations honored the memory of First Sergeant Amit Most, who was killed in the October 7 Hamas Terrorist attack, and Tamar Ariel, who tragically lost her life while trekking in the Annapurna region of Nepal, reads a statement issued by the Israeli Embassy.
The mission focused mainly on introducing fun and creative learning activities to encourage students to think outside the box and carrying out school renovation projects, including painting and creating artistic murals.
Each year, Heroes for Life returns to the same schools with different volunteers, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to ensuring continuity and a lasting impact while also finding new schools to extend their volunteerism. This year, three more schools were added to the program, further expanding its outreach, according to the statement.
In addition to school activities, the volunteers dedicated a full day to community service at the Tulasi Foundation in Lalitpur, led by Saru Subedi, who had previously worked in Israel. The volunteers spent the day with children under the care of the foundation, and engaged in painting and renovation of the organization.
This collaborative effort not only addresses educational goals but also fosters people-to-people connection between Nepalis and Israelis. The enduring friendship between Nepal and Israel has been showcased once again through “Heroes for Life.”
Ambassador Shmulik Arie Bass, Ambassador of Israel expressed pride in the openhearted approach of the volunteers, the participating schools and the collaborating organization that helped facilitate the mission. He said, “Israel will always be ready to assist Nepal. Giving to friends means much more to us, Israelis,” the statement further reads.
