About us
Members of the Helping Hands team, committed and passionate.
Luciana La Marca
Chairman and Founder
Luciana La Marca, who lives in France, discovered Nepal in 2014 during a trek with her guide, Bashudev Thapaliya. Marked by the beauty of the Himalayas and the warmth of the Nepalese people, she returned in 2015 for a trek in the Khumbu valley, where she experienced the earthquake of 25 April, which devastated Bashu's village, Thanapati, leaving 600 people homeless.
In the face of this tragedy, she founded Helping Hands, a humanitarian association which initially provided shelter, food, clothing and educational support, before investing in the reconstruction of housing and infrastructure. Today, Helping Hands focuses on scholarships for disadvantaged children, offering a brighter future for Nepalese communities.
Although Helping Hands' first actions arose from the emergency in Nepal, the association has since extended its scope to other regions of the world. It now supports Afghan refugee children, as well as vulnerable children in the Philippines, always with the same commitment: to offer education, dignity and hope to the most disadvantaged.
Mireille Auger
Vice-President and Treasurer
Mireille Auger, as vice-president and treasurer of Helping Hands, plays an essential role in the association's financial management. Not only does she ensure that funds are used responsibly to support educational and humanitarian projects in Nepal, but she also brings a strong human and emotional dimension to her actions.
Her deep love for others and her great sensitivity to the suffering of the most vulnerable drive her to commit herself fully to every aspect of the association's mission. She is constantly guided by the desire to contribute to a better world, where disadvantaged children have access to a promising future.
Through its commitment, Helping Hands is making a real difference to the lives of those who need it most.
Bashudev Thapaliya
Our local partner
Bashudev Thapaliya is the founder of the Nepalese organisation Save Our Children Center Nepal (SCCN), dedicated to the protection and well-being of children, as well as Nepal Footprint Holiday, an agency specialising in responsible tourism. Originally from a village affected by the 2015 earthquake, he is actively involved in helping his community. Since 2015, he has overseen the schooling and welfare of Roja and Rojesh, ensuring they receive a quality education.
Bashudev is also the main contact for the Shree Amar school. His humanitarian commitment and experience in the tourism sector make him a key figure in supporting local populations and the sustainable development of younger generations.
Ammar Raj Guni
Our local partner
Ammar Raj Guni is Helping Hands' local partner in Nepal, where he plays a crucial role in coordinating humanitarian projects. He looks after the welfare and education of the children supported by the association, and is tirelessly committed to offering them a better future. He has been instrumental in setting up the sponsorship of Aswin and Aswini, helping to ensure that they have access to quality education.
Thanks to his dedication and in-depth knowledge of local needs, Ammar enables Helping Hands to effectively carry out its support initiatives for the most vulnerable Nepalese communities.
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