What Hoste Hainse does

Hoste Hainse is a Kathmandu-headquartered, Nepal-registered non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1990 by Sulochana Shrestha-Shah that delivers community development through free education for underprivileged children. Its core product is a network of four non-profit free-for-all community schools in Sarlahi District (Province #2) — in Dhangada, Sahodwa, Shreepur, and Padariya — providing education from early childhood development through Grade 10 to over 2,000 children, supplemented by scholarship and support programs in Jhapa, Nawalparasi, Bajura, and Sindhupalchowk (including post-2015 earthquake reconstruction). Outcomes include a 90%+ SLC/SEE matriculation rate (100% since 2015) against a national average of approximately 40%, over 500 Sarlahi graduates, and more than 2,500 children supported cumulatively.

The organization runs multiple revenue streams: a Project 3K child sponsorship program at NPR 3,000 (~$30) per child per year, three eco-friendly fundraisers (Soap For Education selling Himalayan soap at NPR 800/set, Recycle For Education, and Reuse For Education garage sales), local income generation programs (fish farming since 2016 and milk delivery since 2018, jointly producing NPR 900,000/year or ~15% of the Sarlahi budget), corporate CSR partnerships, government support (~$27,000 after 15 years of advocacy), and international donations routed through Hoste Hainse USA, a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 45-3011082). Distribution is direct via school operations in Nepal and PayPal/wire transfer for international donations.

The underlying 'technology' is essentially a low-cost community-school operating model with 0% central office overhead, teacher salaries approximately 50% below government norms, and parent/community participation in income generation. The organization is governed by a seven-member elected board with advisors drawn from UN-Habitat, GoodWeave, and the UN Global Compact Nepal Country Network secretariat. Headcount is 4–5 core staff plus 2–6 volunteers annually, and the total annual financial flow is approximately USD 150,000 — placing it firmly in micro-NGO scale despite 34+ years of operation.

Name

Hoste Hainse

Legal name

Hoste Hainse

Website

https://hostehainse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hoste Hainse is a Kathmandu-based Nepalese non-profit NGO founded in 1990 that runs four free community schools in Sarlahi District and scholarship programs across rural Nepal, serving over 2,500 underprivileged children via donations, child sponsorships, and eco-friendly fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Community education services
• Rural education programs
• Child sponsorship programs
• Nonprofit community schools
• Eco-friendly fundraisers

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream through individual donors, corporate sponsors, and international supporters. Education programs are primarily funded via donations. Hoste Hainse USA (EIN 45-3011082) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit enabling US tax-deductible donations.
2. Income Generation Programs: Local income generation programs including fish farming and milk delivery generate approximately 15% of the total Sarlahi budget. Two fish farming projects generate NPR 3,00,000 each annually, and one milk delivery project generates NPR 3,00,000 annually, totaling NPR 9,00,000 per annum. Funds generated locally stay locally.
3. Soap Product Sales: Natural Organic Himalayan Soap sold in four varieties (Himalayan Sandalwood, Himalayan Rose, Himalayan Cow Milk, Himalayan Rock Salt). Proceeds go towards education of underprivileged children. Set of four bars costs NPR 800, individual bars NPR 250 each.
4. Recyclable Material Sales: Recycle For Education program collects and sells recyclables (paper, plastic, metal, glass). 100% of sale funds go towards education programs. Total raised since inception: NPR 4,77,288.
5. Reuse/Resale Program: Reuse For Education program runs weekly garage sales selling donated gently used clothes and household items. Clothing sells for as little as NPR 100. 100% of funds go towards education. Total raised since inception: NPR 4,33,404.
6. Government Support: After 15 years of lobbying, government contributed approximately $27,000 towards schools in Sarlahi. Schools qualify for government funding as community schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hoste Hainse builds and operates non-profit free-for-all community schools for underprivileged children across rural Nepal, primarily in the Sarlahi district where it runs four schools (Dhangada, Sahodwa, Shreepur, Padariya) serving over 2,000 children from ECD through Grade 10. The organization also operates child sponsorship (Project 3K), vocational training programs, eco-friendly fundraisers (Soap For Education, Recycle For Education, Reuse For Education), and local income generation programs (fish farming, milk delivery) that together finance and sustain the schools.

Product overview

Hoste Hainse operates a portfolio of education-focused programs for underprivileged children in rural Nepal. Its core offerings include four non-profit free-for-all community schools in Sarlahi serving over 2,000 children, supported by the flagship Project 3K child sponsorship program. The organization runs multiple eco-friendly fundraisers (Soap For Education, Recycle For Education, Reuse For Education) alongside local income generation programs (Fish Farming, Milk Delivery) and vocational training initiatives. A planned Vocational Institute aims to fill Nepal's vocational training gap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project 3K: Child sponsorship program allowing donors to sponsor a child's education for NPR 3,000 (approximately USD 30) per year.
• Recycle For Education
• Reuse For Education
• Soap For Education

Products and services

• Non-Profit Free-For-All Community Schools Four community schools in the Sarlahi district (Dhangada, Sahodwa, Shreepur, and Padariya) providing free education from Early Childhood Development through Grade 10 to over 2,000 underprivileged children, with a 90%+ SLC/SEE matriculation rate.
• Project 3K Child Sponsorship Program Child sponsorship program enabling donors to support an underprivileged child's education in Sarlahi for NPR 3,000 (approximately USD 30) per year, covering tuition through high school matriculation.
• Soap For Education Natural Organic Himalayan Soap fundraiser available in four varieties (Himalayan Sandalwood, Himalayan Rose, Himalayan Cow Milk, Himalayan Rock Salt) sold as a set for NPR 800 or individual bars at NPR 250 each, with all proceeds funding education of underprivileged children.
• Recycle For Education Recycling program where donated paper, plastic, metal, and glass items are collected and sold to recyclers, with 100% of proceeds funding education for underprivileged children (NPR 477,288 total raised since inception).
• Reuse For Education Weekly garage sale fundraiser selling gently used donated clothes and household items at subsidized prices (from NPR 100), with 100% of proceeds funding education programs (NPR 433,404 total raised since inception).
• Fish Farming Income Generation Program Local fish farming project generating approximately NPR 3,00,000 annually to support school operations and create employment for community members.
• Milk Delivery Income Generation Program Local milk delivery project generating approximately NPR 3,00,000 annually, creating income for parents of enrolled children while supporting school sustainability.
• Skill Development Vocational Training Vocational training programs including Motorcycle Mechanic, Mobile Technician, Electrician, Plumber, and Tailoring training with guaranteed job placement for community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ SLC/SEE matriculation rate vs 40% national average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and historical.

• Formation CarpetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and sister organization. Formation Carpets is a for-profit hand-knotted rug exporting social enterprise that spawned Hoste Hainse. Shared 'business with ethics' philosophy. Hoste Hainse operates from Formation Carpets office location. Formation Carpets employees' children receive scholarships.
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary UN pact encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. Hoste Hainse is a member organization and hosts the secretariat of the Nepal Country Network.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal environmental organization. Hoste Hainse is a member, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation.
• Global Compact Nepal (GCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal network of UNGC. Hoste Hainse is a member and leads COVID-19 relief efforts via the GCN umbrella for wider outreach. Worked together on COVID-19 response coordination.
• Rotary Club of Patan WestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegularly donates recyclables to the Recycle For Education program. Also co-funded bathroom renovation at Dhangada School.
• Achaar GharsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegularly donates recyclables to Recycle For Education program. CSR partner showcased at Brand Nepal Go Local events.
• Capital EnterprisessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegularly donates recyclables to Recycle For Education program.
• GoodWeavehistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to ending illegal child labour in hand-knotted rug industry. Founded 1995 (formerly Rugmark until 2009). Sulochana Shrestha-Shah was first elected president of Rugmark Nepal. Krishna Shah serves as advisor to GoodWeave Nepal board.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Room to Read: Large international NGO operating literacy and girls' education programs across South Asia, including Nepal. Both organizations fund and operate school-system interventions for underprivileged children with international donor fundrails, though Room to Read is far larger in scale.
• BRAC International (Nepal Education Programs): Global development organization operating education and skills programs across South Asia. Compares through scale of community-driven education interventions; significantly larger footprint but overlaps on rural school support.

Direct peers

• Teach for Nepal: Nepal-based NGO focused on educational equity for children in underserved communities, deploying teachers to rural public schools. Comparable mission of improving rural school outcomes but uses teacher-placement rather than direct school operation.
• READ Global (Rural Education and Development): Operates rural library/education resource centers and partners with local schools in Nepal and South Asia. Both organizations emphasize community-owned education models targeting literacy in high-poverty rural districts.
• Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF): US-registered 501(c)(3) supporting underprivileged Nepalese children through education, nutrition, and vocational programs. Comparable donor-funded model, US satellite fundraising entity, and child-sponsorship-style direct interventions.

Regional players

• OneHeartWorld-Wide: Operates maternal and newborn health programs alongside community education outreach in rural Nepal. Comparable small-NGO footprint and donor-supported rural Nepali operations, even though core focus is health rather than education.

Emerging players

• Possible (Nepali NGO): Nepal-based nonprofit providing healthcare and education through community health workers and school programs in rural districts like Dolakha and Achham. Comparable Nepal rural community-development footprint with localized model and international donor base.

Others

• GoodWeave International: Certifies rugs free of child labor and supports education access for children in weaving communities. Hoste Hainse's founder was the first president of Rugmark Nepal (predecessor to GoodWeave) and GoodWeave remains a historical strategic partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hostehainse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=e9bd9z3lCYU
• Facebookfacebook.com/hostehainse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoste-hainse

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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