KG believes in 'inside-out change' where personal development ripples out as social change.
Towards that, we facilitate circles that explore mindful-actions towards self-care, empathy and excellence.

students-circles

Students empower themselves by solving problems that bother them through project-based approach.

mentors-Circle

Teachers from different schools collaborate to channel your support so 100% of it reaches students in need. 

Members-Circle

People from all walks of life explore personal development in our monthly interactions. 
INSIDE-OUT-CHANGE:  In contrast to standard model of change where social, legal or central decision channels person’s behavior, KG promotes a model where personal development ripples out change in the society.  Towards that, we facilitate Mindful Actions which ripen positive changes at a personal level, that can be measured as wellness for oneself, empathy in relationships and excellence in work.   
STUDENTS PROJECTS - a short sample
An example of the Design for Change projects being done by students in government schools in Kathmandu.
OVERVIEW  in 7 mins
How we channeled 10 million Rs to children in need in the last decade?  How we are planning to empower students through Design for Change?
 THEORY OF CHANGE in 1+ minute
Mindful Actions combine inner reflection and outer engagement, as expressed by our logo. 

केही गरौं ("Kehi Garoun" or simply "KG")  is a members-run, non-profit organization
that has been promoting 'inside-out-change' in the education sector since 2006. 
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
  1. People evolve with mindful action where reflection and action inform each other.  This is captured by our logo of  two overlapping circles of inner reflection and outer action.
  2. Personal evolution is expressed as energy for self-care, empathy for others and excellence in work.  
  3. Personal change naturally ripples out in an interconnected world as positive change in ways we may not be able to predict beforehand.

we seek personal change, not an end in itself, but a step in serving the world.

Reflection enhances our awareness to sense and understand our inner self so that our activities get meaningful direction.
Action enhances our skills to engage with and impact the outer world so that our reflections are grounded in reality.

THE Executive TEAM

Umanga pandey

Founder-Director, is interested in philosophy and management.

         Nabin linkha

Program Officer, is  interested in music and sports.

  urmila pokharel

 Communications Admin Officer, is interested in travel and religion.
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  funding principles

Giving100percent

All 100% of donation goes to the selection, purchase, storage and transportation of the good & services to the beneficiaries.  None of this money is used by Kehi Garoun.  

members funded

Members contribute towards that administration & salaries.  We do not rely on development or government agencies.

100% Transparent

We are a 100% transparent organization and all our financials are available to public, and every donation is fully accounted for.

A brief history since 2006

  • We are a Nepal-champion for Design For Change, a global movement that equips children with self-empowering tools.
  • "Friends of Kehi Garoun" is a USA based charity organization that helps run on-line campaigns our causes.
  • "KG Enablers" are organization that provide financial contribution towards organizational expenses.
We encourage small personal changes to pave way to larger social change.  Our programs are results of working with individuals looking to "convert your passion into action".
  • 2006:  Six housewives pioneered a cause against classroom hunger (provided 21,000+ meals).  This anchored our work in the local government schools.
  • 2010: Three teachers wanted students to have notebooks to write on  (reached 2,500+ students).  This made us realize that we should look for change-agents among the beneficiaries.​
  • 2010: Eight recent college grads coordinated youth activism (over 100+ events) in 2010, giving rise to a culture of silent and non-violent political engagements.
  • 2013:  Six college volunteers started happy tummy campaign (reached 3,500+ students).  This has created pipeline for our recruitment.
  • 2015:  One of the ex-volunteered returned from abroad and provided counseling to the youth in the form of reflection exercises, giving rise to the student toolkit in 2015.


Organization affiliations

  • We are a Nepal-champion for Design For Change, a global movement that equips children with self-empowering tools.
  • "Friends of Kehi Garoun" is a USA based charity organization that helps run on-line campaigns our causes.
  • "KG Enablers" are organization that provide financial contribution towards organizational expenses.