Kathmandu, Nepal - June 2025

Creating Futures in Nepal: Advancing Art for Children and Empowerment for Women

 
 
 

In June 2025, Paint the Globe Foundation partnered with Rural Women’s Network Nepal (RUWON Nepal) to complete a transformative two-part project in Kathmandui, Nepal — a mission to bring opportunity, hope, and empowerment to children and women who face extraordinary challenges just to survive.

 
 
 

Part 1: Igniting Creativity at Bal Uddhar Secondary School

In a city where basic educational resources are a daily struggle, and art is often considered a luxury, PTGF stepped in to champion the importance of creative education.

We donated a full year’s supply of art and educational materials to Bal Uddhar Secondary School — marking our second major contribution to the school in three years, as we continue building on the art curriculum we helped launch in 2023.

Many students in Kathmandu come from families who cannot afford even the simplest art supplies. Without tools for creative expression, these children are denied the chance to develop essential skills like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and innovation. Our donation empowers over 400 students to fully participate in art education, fostering brighter futures through creativity.

Part 2: Creating a Sanctuary for Women — A Partnership with The Fixers

The second part of our project came to life through an extraordinary partnership with The Fixers — a high-stakes, globally televised reality series produced by BYUtv and aired on Discovery Channel.

The Fixers team, known for tackling ambitious builds in communities worldwide, worked side by side with PTGF and Rural Women’s Network Nepal (RUWON Nepal) to create a modern, innovative space at the Oxford Advanced Engineering College designed to transform the lives of Nepalese women. Over five intense days, we co-built a safe and inspiring environment dedicated to women’s education and opportunity.

While the details of the space must remain under wraps until the show airs, we can share that our collaboration created a unique, purpose-driven place where women can learn, grow, and connect — a place where they can unlock their full potential.

 
 

The Reality on the Ground

 
 

Children’s Struggles in Art Education

Children in Nepal face significant barriers to accessing creative education:

  • Art is rarely prioritized in public schools, especially in low-income urban communities.

  • Most classrooms lack even basic supplies like crayons, paint, or paper.

  • Without tools for creative expression, students miss out on emotional development and critical thinking.

  • Limited funding and overstretched teachers make it difficult to integrate art meaningfully into the curriculum.

  • These gaps in access leave countless children without opportunities to explore their imagination or unlock their creative potential.

The Challenges Faced by Women in Nepal

Nepalese women face deep-rooted inequalities:

  • Only 28% of women participate in the formal workforce.

  • Unemployment and underemployment hit women hardest, especially in low-income and rural communities.

  • Early marriage, limited education, and gender-based violence constrain women’s independence.

  • Cultural expectations often prevent women from seeking education or employment, trapping them in cycles of poverty.

In Kathmandu, these realities leave countless women without access to the resources they need to build better lives for themselves and their children.

 
 

The Impact We Delivered

 

What We Made Possible Through Art

By equipping Bal Uddhar Secondary School with a year’s worth of high-quality art and educational supplies, Paint the Globe Foundation did more than fill shelves — we reignited imagination, dignity, and possibility in the lives of hundreds of children.

In a country where art is often viewed as non-essential and access to creative materials is virtually nonexistent in public schools, this contribution is transformational.

  • Unlocked creative expression for 1,700+ students who now have the tools to paint, draw, build, and explore their imaginations in ways they’ve never experienced before. For many, this was their first time ever holding a paintbrush or choosing colors that represent their stories.

  • Enabled teachers to deliver a more holistic, inclusive curriculum that goes beyond rote memorization — one that nurtures emotional intelligence, curiosity, and innovation alongside core academics.

  • Fostered confidence, resilience, and healing in children who are growing up in communities often burdened by poverty, instability, and lack of opportunity. Through art, these students are not just learning to express themselves — they are reclaiming their voices and shaping their identities.

This wasn’t just about crayons and paint. It was about planting seeds of possibility — and proving to each child that their ideas, emotions, and creativity matter.

 
 
 

Building a Foundation for Women to Thrive

In a groundbreaking partnership with The Fixers—the globally televised reality series on BYUtv and Discovery Channel—Paint the Globe Foundation joined forces with RUWON Nepal (Rural Women’s Network Nepal) to bring to life a powerful, purpose-built space for women on the campus of Oxford Advanced Engineering College in Kathmandu.

Over five intense days, we co-designed and constructed a modern center that will serve as a safe, inspiring environment for women to access education, vocational training, and personal growth. While we can’t reveal the exact nature of the space until the episode airs, we can say this: what we created is nothing short of transformative.

  • In collaboration with RUWON Nepal, a trusted grassroots organization, we ensured the space is culturally rooted, community-led, and directly aligned with the real needs of Nepalese women.

  • Located at Oxford Advanced Engineering College, the center sits at the intersection of opportunity and accessibility—offering a tangible pathway for women to gain knowledge, skills, and support systems.

  • Built to break systemic cycles, this space will help women move toward economic independence, self-determination, and long-term community impact.

This center isn’t about empowerment as a gift—it’s about honoring the strength women already possess and creating the infrastructure where that strength can flourish. The episode will air during The Fixers Season 5, sharing this incredible story with millions around the world.

 
 

The Change We Made — And What It Means

 

The Legacy We’re Leaving Behind

Over 1,700 children in Kathmandu now have direct access to creative education through our ongoing support of Bal Uddhar Secondary School. What began as a simple donation of supplies has become a lifeline for expression, healing, and innovation—laying the foundation for a new generation of imaginative thinkers, leaders, and problem-solvers.

A visionary center for women—built in partnership with RUWON Nepal—is ready to open its doors. Located on the campus of Oxford Advanced Engineering College, this modern, safe, and empowering space will provide women with access to education, vocational training, and critical community support. It’s more than a building—it’s a launchpad for self-reliance, confidence, and generational impact.

Dozens of local workers were employed during the build, creating immediate economic relief for families in Kathmandu. This wasn’t just an act of giving—it was an investment in the local economy, proving that meaningful development begins with the people who call the community home.

The upcoming broadcast of our project on The Fixers (BYUtv + Discovery Channel) will bring global visibility to the strength and struggles of Nepalese women—elevating their voices, honoring their resilience, and showing the world what’s possible when communities are given the tools to thrive.

 
 

Looking Ahead: Building Hope, Together

This project stands as a powerful testament to what’s possible when collaboration, compassion, and creativity come together. With The Fixers, our dedicated supporters, and the incredible communities we serve, Paint the Globe Foundation is doing more than building walls — we’re constructing bridges to brighter futures and planting seeds of hope that will blossom for generations.

Stay tuned for the upcoming Season 5 of The Fixers, when the full reveal of this groundbreaking project will be shared, along with inspiring stories of resilience and strength.

Join us on this journey by supporting Paint the Globe Foundation’s mission to unlock human potential through art, education, and opportunity. Together, we can create more stories of transformation, empowerment, and lasting change.

 

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