About Us

Who are we?

We are a non-profit company operating 3 children’s libraries in Nepal, two in Kathmandu and one in Lumbini. These libraries offer a safe space for children to visit after school, access books, games and learning resources as well as activities run by professional librarians. We offer reading and writing support, tutoring, art and crafts, games and counseling—all free of charge. We offer counseling training, first aid training, as well as reading and writing support to teachers, leaders, parents, and interested individuals. One of our awareness programs includes self-defense courses within the community, aimed at teaching children about personal safety, distinguishing between good touch and bad touch, and promoting self-awareness.

Key features of our organization include:

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Non-profit status

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Provision of libraries for community children and schools
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Self-defense courses
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Self-awareness programs

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First aid training
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Counseling training, along with affordable counseling services for children and parents in Nepal and India.

About Dina and Kristen

Dina is married and has two girls aged 11 and 9. She has eight years of teaching experience in private pre -primary schools; four years of teaching as a teacher trainer at Early Childhood Education Center, and two years as Nepali language teacher at Kathmandu International Study Center in Nepal, and about six years as freelance teacher trainer. She graduated in 2021 with a Masters in Divinity. In 2023 she finished her certificate of Behavioral Health from the University of People. She has received training in counseling and has been counseling since 2020 under the supervision of Kristen. She is working as a translator/interpreter at LIS and Linguistica as well as tutoring children of primary level. Dina has served in many sectors as a leader of women and children ministry, and has years of experience of serving in an organization to protect and rescue women and children who are at risk by providing skillful training and education.

Dr. Kristen Hobby is an Australian counsellor and spiritual director from Melbourne Australia. Kristen began working as a volunteer counsellor in 1998 with the establishment of the Southway Counselling Centre in Cheltenham Victoria before undertaking further studies in spiritual direction. Kristen completed a Masters in Spiritual Direction in 2005 and in 2018, she completed her doctoral thesis on the topic of young children’s spirituality. Her recent book is titled; “Unplugged, how to disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other’. Kristen has served on many boards and most recently completed a six term on the co-ordinating council of Spiritual Directors international. She is married with a 20 year daughter.