Young female leaders and graduates serve as LSF mentors, role models and community liaisons. They oversee the progress and wellbeing of all Little Sisters. Each of the 28 Coordinating Mentors oversee 20 to 50 Little Sisters.

Coordinating Mentors carry a collection of books with them when they visit schools in rural villages so all Little Sisters can access a constantly changing library of books at a variety of reading levels for educational enjoyment and enrichment.

Little Sisters identify priority needs in their communities and find ways to address those needs through Community Projects focused on water purification, playgrounds, bathrooms, science labs, libraries and more.

Counseling and Awareness Raising addresses challenges Little Sisters may face socially and helps educate them, and their parents, teachers and communities, on how to support girls’ education and rights.

LSF helps Little Sisters stay in school by providing them with the health education and feminine hygiene supplies so they have the knowledge and peace of mind to stay in school during menstruation.

Preventative and Emergency Healthcare provides Little Sisters with basic healthcare and personal hygiene supplies, health education and financial assistance for medical emergencies.

Merit-Based Scholarships help keep the best and brightest Little Sisters in Nepal by offering scholarships to qualified Little Sisters pursuing bachelor’s degrees and higher education goals in Nepal.

Higher Education Opportunity Fund offers graduates financial assistance to expand college-level educational opportunities while encouraging independence, responsibility and sound financial habits.

LSF’s Alumni Development Program empowers graduated Little Sisters as they further their education and enter the workforce. Alumni support each other by serving as mentors and role models for both graduated and current Little Sisters.

Technical Trade School supports Little Sisters pursuing technical trade degrees in STEM fields such as engineering, dental hygiene, nursing, laboratory technology, radiology, IT and more. These degrees empower Little Sisters to gain independence, job security and higher income generation skills, which assist in overcoming gender barriers and multi-generational poverty in Nepal.

Enhanced Teacher Training is a comprehensive teacher training program and support system that brings student-centered teaching methodologies into the classroom while improving relationships between school management, teachers and students. Enhanced Teacher Training encourages a student-friendly learning environments within schools.

Our three-day Teacher Workshops enhance the overall quality of education in Nepal by training teachers to move beyond rote memorization and teacher-centered instruction. Through these workshops, teachers are encouraged to incorporate critical thinking and child-focused teaching methods in their classrooms.