Promoting Reading in Nepal: Doorstep Visits by the Sapana Library
In Nepal’s villages, the Sapana Library brings education straight to people’s homes. Discover how personal encounters encourage reading and strengthen community bonds.
How do people speak in Nepal? 5 things you want to know
Nepali is more than just a language. It’s a bridge between people, cultures, and futures. Here are 5 things you might not know about the language of Nepal.
In Search of the Yeti – Between Myth, the Himalayas and Hairy Tales
Follow the Yeti’s tracks and discover how mindfulness through stories can connect you to ancient legends, nature’s mystery and Himalayan culture.
Beyond Books: International Women’s Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, we take a moment to reflect on the role of libraries – not just as places of books and learning, but as safe spaces.
Workshops in our library: A success story
Our library in Nepal offers monthly workshops, like kite making and storytelling, enriching the community and establishing the library as a hub for education and exchange.
Meet our three librarians at Sapana Library
Meet Pabitra, Jyoti, and Rajesh, dedicated librarians at Sapana Library in Nepal. Discover their roles, favorite books, and contributions to education.
The library’s current splendor: A glimpse of its diversity and dynamism
How does the library look after the grand opening? Experience it here firsthand!
Between letters and enthusiasm: Our November 2023 before and after the library opening
The days before and after the opening of our library in Nepal in focus: Insights from the perspective of our team member Stefania.
Colourful October 2023: Jacqueline’s perspective on our progress
Our Sapana team member Jacqueline talks about the progress made in October 2023 and her experiences in Nepal.
Unusual donations: Exciting books we received
Among our donations, there were extremely amusing, curious, and fascinating books. We would like to introduce our favorites from each category here.
7 Reasons Why a Library is a Valuable Asset
With digital access to books and media, do we still need libraries? Explore how they evolve in the digital age.
Our reading promotion program in the villages
What does the reading promotion program include? How are we actively involved on site?
The Renovation of the Library Building
Here, we describe the latest renovations at the future library building.
10 incredible facts about Nepal
Did you know? Nepal is home to eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, over 100 languages, and the only non-rectangular national flag. Explore more fascinating facts!
The Library Location in Nepal
After exploring many places, we chose Khoramukh, a scenic village in Machhapuchchhre, just 45 minutes from Pokhara.
The beautiful story of the first 150 books collected
In Pokhara, we met Krish, who was instantly inspired by our library project. Two weeks later, he returned with over 150 books, dedicating them to his late wife’s memory.
Our first month in Nepal
Our first month in Nepal flew by as we explored potential library locations and engaged with local communities. Now, we dive deeper to ensure long-term interest and commitment.