Meet The Team

We are proud to have a passionate and dedicated team committed to empowering and uplifting girls and children in Nepal. Together, we work to create meaningful change for those who need it most.

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OUR FOUNDERS

A few words from Karma and Sanam, our inspiring co-founders!

At The Small World, we are fortunate to have a passionate and dedicated team of individuals working together to empower and uplift girls and children in Nepal. Each of us is deeply proud of the positive change we are creating for those in need.
Our success relies on the collaborative spirit within our team as we plan, secure funding, and implement impactful projects and initiatives.

However, our greatest strength lies in the invaluable support we’ve received from the hundreds of volunteers, partners, and donors around the world. Their generous contributions of time, resources, and expertise have been pivotal in helping us further our mission. You are all an integral part of this shared journey!

- Karma & Sanam Sherpa

READ KARMA'S STORY >

Meet the Team

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    Karma Sherpa

    CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

  • A woman with dark hair, wearing earrings, a necklace with a blue gem, and a light-colored shirt, standing in front of a plain backdrop.

    Sanam Sherpa

    CO-FOUNDER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a cream sweater with pink and green floral designs, earrings, and a gold chain necklace, in an indoor setting.

    Suchitra Lama

    MENTOR

  • A woman sitting at a table with yellow and blue bags in the background, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, smiling at the camera.

    Rupa Joshi

    MENTOR

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with long black hair, wearing a purple jacket with a hood, outdoors with blurred background of buildings and trees.

    Ganga Khaling Rai

    COORDINATOR

    Solukhumbu Girls Higher Education Program

  • A young female healthcare worker taking the blood pressure of an elderly woman wearing a red headscarf and red outfit in a medical setting.

    Santhi Rai

    NURSE

    Phuleli Community Health Center

  • A woman with long dark hair tied back, wearing a white shirt with black sleeves, a purple scarf, and small earrings, standing indoors with a wooden ceiling and a window with green curtains in the background.

    Kamala Rai

    HEALTH COORDINATOR

    Phuleli Community Health Center

  • A young Asian person with short black hair smiling, wearing a blue zip-up jacket, in an indoor setting with wooden and metal elements in the background.

    Pasang Llamu Sherpa

    COORDINATOR

    Arhaus Children’s Home

  • A smiling young woman with short black hair, wearing a black hoodie and a white shirt, standing indoors against a wooden background.

    Chandra Kala Rai

    HOUSE MOTHER

    Arhaus Children’s Home

  • A woman taking a photo with a camera on a tripod during sunset at the beach.

    Beni Waiba Tamang

    VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR

  • A woman holding a young girl outdoors with trees in the background.

    Bina Magar

    COORDINATOR

    Himalayan Hope Home

  • A man wearing traditional attire, including a patterned hat and white face paint, standing outdoors with greenery and trees in the background.

    Utra Man Rai

    COORDINATOR

    Solukhumbu District

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    Dalikrishna Paudel

    SOCIAL MOBILIZER

    Seeds of Hope- Agricultural Aid

  • A smiling middle-aged man with short dark hair and a bald spot, wearing a green polo shirt and a black quilted vest, outdoors on a sunny day with a blurred natural background.

    Dawa Sherpa

    VOLUNTEER LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

  • Three people outdoors, smiling, dressed in winter gear with hiking poles, in a rural setting with trees and houses visible in the background.

    Chhiring Sherpa

    TRIP LEADER

  • A man in outdoor hiking gear carrying a backpack stands in a snowy mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks in the background.

    Sonam Sherpa

    VOLUNTEER GUIDE

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    Dave Magar

    COMPUTER TEACHER

    Arhaus Children’s Home

Meet Our Ambassadors

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    George Phillips

  • A young man and an older woman, both smiling, taking a selfie outdoors in front of a grassy hill.

    Patrick Moran

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

  • A woman with short blonde hair lying on the floor with a black, curly-haired dog. They are both smiling, with the woman's head close to the dog's head against a plain white background.

    Dr. Ruth Lightfoot-Dunn

GET INVOLVED

Work with us to make a difference

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Travel with Purpose >

Customized trips for enthusiastic travelers! Combining spectacular views, meaningful cultural exchanges, and physically challenging experiences. 

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Volunteer >

Work side by side with other volunteers and locals! Share your skills and knowledge, or just your enthusiasm and dedication to help the Nepali community.

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Donate & Fundraise >

Raising money, no matter how small or large, is a splash in the pond that ripples positive energy throughout the communities we serve.