31/10/2025
The Mushar community residing in Sarsa, near Janakpur, is one of the most marginalized communities in Nepal. Although they face extreme discrimination, extreme poverty, and a 95+% illiteracy rate, their strength and spirit are inspiring.
In partnership with Pramadaya Nepal and People Promote Center (PPC), we at Nepal Rising Seattle have been working to support the Mushar families in Dhanushadham Municipality, Ward No 3 Sarsa, providing health insurance and support for education.
In December last year, we launched the Economic Empowerment program for Mushar women, seeking to provide entrepreneurship opportunities to 14 trailblazers with the community of 42 women.
On the occasion of her 15th birthday, our own Raina Tuladhar from Woodinville, WA, along with her younger sister, Vedah, organized a birthday fundraiser, raising more than $2600 altogether, to support 7 of these entrepreneurial Mushar women, helping launch their journey of hope and empowerment.
Vedah and her mom, Raksha Pant Tuladhar, recently visited the Mushar community in Sarsa for first-hand account of their situation and the status of the project.
They describe meeting these women and their families was a deeply moving experience. Their smiles, their stories, their resilience, it’s something they will carry forever.
What an amazing way to instill values in our children and create life-changing moments for both the marginalized communities and the next generation. Kudos to Raina and Vedah for stepping up to make a difference in the lives of others at such a young age!
Let’s keep showing up for those who need us most. Big gratitude to all of you who supported Raina and Vedah.
