Assisting, Educating and Empowering the people of Nepal

Ten Friends is a dynamic, non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives in the 3rd world. We work in Nepal – among the poorest countries in the world. One of the beauties of the Nepali culture is its simplicity – fancy homes, material items, and excess are seldom seen. Nepali people value family, religion, education, and basic needs like food, sanitation, shelter, clean drinking water . . . and a cup of tea with a friend. Our goal is to provide those basics, so our projects focus on assistance that the Nepali people need – not what we think they need based on our culture or religion. 

OUR VISION

Ten Friends recognizes the human impact of economic hardship.  Our values are cultural respect, human dignity, increased quality of life, and environmental preservation. We are especially concerned with the many challenges faced by children. These values guide us as we seize opportunities to empower less fortunate people and enrich their lives. 

who we are

We are an Oregon based non-profit organization and are volunteer run with no staff. We rely on individuals we support in Nepal to operate our programs and projects.  We believe that "If each of us tells ten friends about what is needed…and each of them tells ten friends…and each of them tells ten friends…then what we can accomplish has no limits. That’s the power of Ten Friends!”

Why Contribute

Experience the joy of contributing and knowing that nearly all of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly towards helping the people of Nepal.  

We offer a range of opportunities for you to contribute to programs and projects that best align with your personal beliefs and interests.  Together we can make a difference in enhancing and improving the lives of others.

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Upcoming Ten Friends events

  • Ten Friends/Himalayan Education Center Event at Deschutes Brewery

    • October 02, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Deschutes Brewery - Mountain Room
    • 10 registrants
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    Please join us for what will surely be a fun, educational and impactful evening hosted by Ten Friends in the Mountain Room above the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room (in Bend on Simpson Avenue, not the downtown pub). This Deschutes Brewery sponsored event will be held on Thursday, October 2nd between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Free Deschutes Brewery beer, appetizers and pizza will be provided.

    The evening will include:

    • A social hour beginning at 5:30 pm
    • A brief presentation about Ten Friends and its many achievements during the past year, including a highly successful trip to Nepal in August with four Central Oregon high school students (~ 6:15 pm)
    •  A presentation on the Ten Friends supported Himalayan Education Center - a 12-girl boarding hostel that allows girls in rural villages to finish high school (~ 6:30 pm)

    We have arranged (pending technical success) to have several of the young women from the Himalayan Education Center join us online for the event. We will provide information on how you can support the Himalayan Education Center. This includes not only the rewarding experience of sponsoring a child residing at the education center, but also an opportunity to help fund repairs needed by a recent landslide at the facility. 

     If you want to find out information about the Himalayan Education Center in advance of the event, we encourage you to Visit the Center's Page on our Website.

     

    Registration for the event would be appreciated, and we encourage you to register early to assure a spot.






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