बिश्व सेवा Bishwa-means the world we live in and Seva-means to serve, from the Nepali language-this phrase translates to serving the world and its inhabitants.
The Bishwa Seva Foundation is a San Diego based grassroots 501(C)(3) charitable organization. Our foundation in the U.S., operates through the dedication of kind hearted volunteers and sponsors locally in San Diego, across the U.S. and internationally. With no paid staff, over 94% of our funds goes directly towards our ongoing projects.
The purpose of the Bishwa Seva Foundation is to raise funds and provide educational and basic needs for underprivileged children in Nepal. Every year, with generous donations and volunteer support, we continue to grow and serve many more students and locals villagers in Panauti, Nepal.
Since 2009, we have been supporting children in Nepal, providing housing for some children in great need, education at a high performing private school, uniforms and necessary learning materials along with nutritious lunches. We have grown from supporting 5 children in 2009 to 50 children since 2014.
Along the way we have included fund raising projects to provide needed blankets to the elderly, disabled and homeless in Nepal especially during winter months. Another ongoing project provides needed school supplies, including backpacks and stationary, to schools located in hard to access regions on the outskirts of Panauti.
Following the earthquake in 2015, we expanded our services to accommodate the victims by providing emergency aid and rebuilding assistance to rural communities in Nepal. We continue to work towards a teaching center to help the local community.
Currently, due to the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic, the villagers in rural Nepal have been in greater need of food supplies so we initiated a Food Relief project. This program has been funded by generous donors and run by volunteers of Bishwa Seva Nepal to supply important basic food necessities to elders, individuals with disabilities and families that have had their resources greatly diminished.
Our Student Commitment since 2009
- Year 2009 to 2012 :- 5 Children
- Year 2013 :- 26 Children
- Year 2014 :- 50 Children
- Year 2015 :- 49 Children / Earthquake Relief
- Year 2016 :- 52 Children / Handicraft Cooperative
- Year 2017 :- 50 Children
- Year 2018:- 50 Children
- Year 2019:- 50 Children (+7 Children for +2 program)
Through our ongoing programs – Mission Educate, Kid’s Kitchen and Project Mero Ghar ( My home), children are getting much needed services and opportunities.
Our wonderful volunteers in San Diego, organize many community fundraising events. Please feel free to visit us at our events and learn more about the foundation.
Please contact us for questions and opportunities to volunteer.