Help Uma Build Her Dream in IT!

Bhagya Nepal, a local NGO in Nepal, is raising funds for Uma Khadka, a resilient 20-year-old young woman from a rural village in Rukum West, Nepal. Uma, orphaned at age 9, is fighting against all odds to earn her degree in Information Technology while simultaneously serving as the legal guardian for her two younger brothers.

Uma's life changed forever when two tragedies struck her life. Just after her 9th birthday, her father disappeared without a trace, and only a few months later, she watched her mother fall to her death while harvesting fruits from tree. Overnight, Uma was left completely alone with no family to care for her and her little brothers. She was then sent to live in an orphanage in Kathmandu.

Upon turning 18, Uma was forced to face the world alone as she had to leave the orphanage. Uma watched as those she grew up with in the orphanage were adopted sponsored to go abroad, or received funding grants to help them pursue their education. Instead, Uma stepped into the world with nothing—no financial safety net, no guidance, and no support system. She worked tirelessly just to pay for basic food and rent, all the while she was focused on one day being able to study Computer Applications (BCA) to become a software engineer.

Uma finally landed her first job at a data collection company and did not even have a laptop to use for work- nor could she afford it. Thankfully, a kind supporter from abroad gifted her a second-hand laptop, opening her very first door into the tech sector. She faced additional series of challenges when the company shut down, leaving her alone with little savings to get by until landing her current job in photo editing.

Now, Uma has been working for nearly three years, but her basic salary only covers her daily survival. Quality IT courses in Nepal are expensive, making higher education impossible for her without help.

She has been accepted into the Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) program at Nagarjuna College of Information and Technology in Kathmandu, but she needs financial support to make her dream a reality.

Here is Uma’s Vision:

• Earn Her Degree: Build a successful career in software engineering and Artificial Intelligence.

• Pay It Forward: Launch her own tech company in Nepal to mentor and support underprivileged girls from similar backgrounds, giving them the chance to build a better life.

Where Your Donation Goes:

To make sure Uma can complete her 4-year degree without stopping due to financial struggles, our total fundraising goal is NPR 997,543 (~$6,500 USD ).

This overall target covers:

• College admission & enrollment fees

• Full 8-semester tuition at Nagarjuna College

• Textbooks & stationery

• Functional laptop for study

• Daily transportation to campus

• Fund Management & Transparency

All donations will be collected and managed directly by Bhagya Nepal, a small local NGO dedicated to helping underprivileged youth, children, and women in Nepal through education and skills.

Bhagya Nepal will oversee the funds and make direct payments for Uma's college admission, tuition, transport, living support, and study materials—ensuring 100% transparency and accountability.

How You Can Help

No contribution is too small. Every dollar directly gives Uma a chance at an education and a bright future.

• Donate: Whatever you can give directly covers her tuition and learning tools.

• Share: Please share this link with your friends, family, and social media networks.

Thank you for believing in Uma’s future and helping Bhagya Nepal turn a story of hardship into one of hope and leadership.

*Note- this fundraiser has been launched by Uma's supporters based in the U.S., Nepal Australia, and Europe- linking with Bhagya Nepal to facilitate proper allocation of funds. Visit Bhagya Nepal's website here!