Girls Empowered by Travel

What Girls Empowered by Travel does

Girls Empowered by Travel (GET Nepal) is a Kathmandu-based non-profit organization founded in 2017 that provides safe travel opportunities, leadership development, and community engagement programs for girls and young women in Nepal. The organization operates primarily through its flagship Hitaishi program, a rural-urban intercultural exchange project that has evolved into a structured portfolio including the Hitaishi Leadership Bootcamp (a 10-day intensive held in December 2023), the Power of Words public speaking project (launched 2024 for government school students), and a graduation cycle (Rural Hitaishi 2024 graduated May 2025). Complementary offerings include event-based programs such as the Manko Paila mental health workshop in nature, and a Membership Program providing structured volunteer roles (Program Facilitator, Travel Guide, Mentor, Content Creator, Event Coordinator, Community Ambassador).

The organization reports measured impact of 10,000+ girls directly impacted, 100,000+ youths reached, 50+ projects delivered, and 200+ volunteers and members engaged. There is no proprietary technology platform; programs are delivered in-person with community-based outreach through a WordPress website, Instagram, email, and word-of-mouth. Leadership comprises a small board including President Sahil Kushwaha, Treasurer Darshan Gautam, Secretary Manoj Budha, and Board Member Sabu Shrestha, supported by a team of 13 employees.

Revenue is generated through three streams: individual donations (including international bank transfers via Nabil Bank Limited), membership fees (with a formal application process and 3-business-day approval), and event-based participation fees (e.g., Manko Paila at 500 NPR per participant). Pricing is not publicly disclosed for most programs. The organization operates as a non-profit entity with no disclosed institutional donors, no funding rounds, and no parent company. Its single documented external partnership is with Trave Yeller, listed as a supporter on the website.

Name

Girls Empowered by Travel

Legal name

Girls Empowered By Travel Nepal

Website

https://girlsempoweredbytravel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Girls Empowered by Travel (GET Nepal) is a Kathmandu-based non-profit founded in 2017 that runs safe travel programs, leadership bootcamps, and rural-urban intercultural exchanges for girls and young women in Nepal, funded by donations, memberships, and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth empowerment and travel programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAGAE

Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

Keywords

• Non-profit youth programs
• Women empowerment travel
• Leadership development bootcamps
• Community engagement programs
• Cultural exchange projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations and contributions from supporters worldwide. The organization accepts bank transfers and has a dedicated donation page with QR code for Nabil Bank Limited.
2. Membership Fees: Revenue from membership applications, with a formal membership process requiring application approval within 3 business days.
3. Event Fees: Program fees charged for specific events and workshops, such as the Manko Paila event priced at 500 (Nepalese Rupees).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GET Nepal provides safe travel opportunities, leadership development, and community engagement programs for girls and young women in Nepal. The core offering centers on the Hitaishi rural-urban intercultural exchange project, supplemented by the Hitaishi Leadership Bootcamp, the Power of Words public speaking project, a volunteer-based Membership Program, and community events such as the Manko Paila mental health workshop.

Product overview

Girls Empowered by Travel is a non-profit organization established in 2017 that provides a single, unified platform for empowering girls and women through travel and community engagement in Nepal. The core offering is the Hitaishi program, a rural-urban intercultural exchange initiative, supplemented by the Hitaishi Leadership Bootcamp (10-day intensive skill-building), the Power of Words Project (public speaking training), and a Membership Program offering volunteer opportunities. These programs work together to provide safe travel opportunities, leadership development, and community work, creating a ripple effect on families and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hitaishi A rural-urban intercultural exchange project, derived from the Nepali word for 'best friend', that develops skills and knowledge and empowers girls to develop their unique talents and abilities through traveling in diverse community settings across Nepal. Designed for girls and young women participants.
• Hitaishi Leadership Bootcamp A 10-day intensive journey held December 22-31 designed to build confidence, leadership, and community-focused skills among Hitaishi participants through diverse activities.
• Power of Words Project A Hitaishi project focused on teaching public speaking to students of government schools, helping them gain confidence and express themselves clearly.
• Membership Program A community of travelers, advocates, and change-makers empowering girls worldwide, offering volunteer opportunities including Program Facilitator, Travel Guide, Mentor, Content Creator, Event Coordinator, and Community Ambassador roles. Membership requires application approval within three business days.
• Manko Paila A mental health workshop held in nature at Nagi Gumba, Kathmandu on April 25, 2026, accommodating 20 participants with a participation fee of 500 NPR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ girls directly impacted through programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trave YellerminorOthersAppears in the Partners & Supporters section on the About page with logo images. Nature of partnership is not explicitly detailed in available source material.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• She's the First: U.S.-based non-profit focused on girls' empowerment through education, mentorship, and community programming. Directly comparable as a girls' empowerment organization combining structured leadership programs with community-based delivery, similar in mission and target beneficiary to GET Nepal.
• Girl Rising: Global non-profit using storytelling and programs to advance girls' education and empowerment. Comparable in mission (girls' empowerment, leadership, confidence-building) and program structure (structured curricula targeting underserved girls).
• Her Future Coalition: Non-profit focused on empowering girls through scholarships, safe housing, and life-skills programming. Comparable mission and beneficiary profile (underserved girls, leadership and life-skills development) to GET Nepal's Hitaishi program.
• Nepal Youth Foundation: U.S.-based non-profit delivering youth-focused education, health, and empowerment programs in Nepal. Directly comparable geography (Nepal), beneficiary profile (youth), and program delivery model (community-based structured interventions).
• Maiti Nepal: Nepal-based non-profit focused on rescuing and empowering women and girls affected by trafficking and exploitation. Comparable geography (Nepal), beneficiary (women and girls), and mission of empowering women/girls through safe, structured programs.
• Shakti Samuha: Nepal-based non-profit founded by trafficking survivors to empower survivors and at-risk women and girls. Comparable geography, beneficiary profile, and empowerment-focused programming model in the Nepal context.

Broad incumbents

• Room to Read: Global non-profit focused on literacy and girls' education across multiple countries. Overlaps in mission (girls' empowerment through education and life skills) but operates at far greater scale and geographic breadth than GET Nepal.
• Plan International: Major international non-profit advancing children's rights and equality for girls globally. Shares the girls' empowerment mission but operates across many countries and a much broader programmatic portfolio than GET Nepal's focused Nepal-based model.
• Malala Fund: Global non-profit co-founded by Malala Yousafzai advocating for girls' education and empowerment. Comparable in advocacy for girls' leadership, though operating at global scale versus GET Nepal's localized Nepal-based delivery.
• Women for Women International: Global non-profit serving women survivors of war and conflict through training, leadership, and economic empowerment programs. Comparable in women's empowerment mission and structured cohort-based program model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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