When Swostika Majhi was admitted to Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital for plastic surgery to treat a hyperkeratotic plaque, she weighed just 14.2 kg. To ensure she was strong enough for treatment, the hospital’s Nutrition Department recommended a specialized daily diet.
Swostika’s family was unable to afford this essential care due to financial hardship. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, The Nestling Trust stepped in to fund her daily nutritional assistance throughout her hospital stay.
With proper nutrition, Swostika’s multi-stage surgeries were completed successfully without complications. After 39 days of care, she was discharged in good health, weighing a much stronger 17.4 kg.
Continuing Recovery
The hospital continues to stay in close touch with Swostika's family to track her progress. We are thrilled to share that she now weighs 18.6 kg and has officially started going to school—a major milestone in her return to a normal, happy childhood.
She will return for a follow-up appointment in three months, and the medical team will continue monitoring her ongoing health.
Everyone at The Nestling Trust extends a heartfelt thank you to our supporters for making stories like Swostika’s possible, helping her move toward a healthier, stronger, and brighter future.

It is with great sadness that The Nestling Trust learned of the tragic deaths of Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja and all the climbers in the team in a catastrophic avalanche on Broad Peak,  Thursday 30th July 2026. Our thoughts and prayers are with all their families and friends around the world.

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It was a perfect sunny summer's day in the most idyllic English county garden setting!
A huge thank you to Jordi and Andrew for welcoming young and old to enjoy the charm and beauty of their magnificent, historic 500-year-old West Lavington Manor Gardens
The Nestling Trust was thrilled to be part of the day and to share information about our work in Nepal, one of the world's poorest countries.
We are immensely grateful to Jordi and Andrew for their generous support, through this event, in helping us provide healthcare and health education for remote, marginalised communities, as well as providing protection for destitute/abused children, where in a safe, caring environment they can live as a family, go to school and have real hope for the future.
It was great to meet everyone who visited Nestling Trust Gazebo and took part in the 'Find the Yeti', Treasure Hunt - we hope you enjoyed following the trail to the Yeti's mythical home in the Himalayas.
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who helped in any way and to everyone who came along to support the event.

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On Saturday 18th April 2026, Nepal came to Market Lavington! An amazing celebration of the Nepali New Year! Guests were welcomed in the traditional way with silk scarves and treated to an evening of Nepalese cultural music, dancing and authentic Nepali cuisine. Overhead, was a sea of prayer flags - the hall, transformed with vibrant flowers, shrubs and trees.
It was a kaleidoscope of colour, with many young people in traditional dress representing the various village areas in Nepal, from where their families originate, and the dancing was enchanting.
The Nestling Trust would like to thank, most sincerely, all those who helped in any way to make the evening such a spectacular event. Special thanks to the young Nepali presenters, all the wonderful dancers and volunteers, the catering staff for preparing delicious food, the hard-working bar staff, Superior Plants who provided the shrubs and trees and Waitrose of Melksham who donated the flowers.
Finally, huge thanks to all those who came along to the evening; without you, the event could not have happened, and The Nestling Trust is immensely grateful to you for your support - thank you!.

Vibrant handmade Nepali felt flowers, made by Nepalese women's groups to help sustain their families, just one of the items for sale at the Nestling Trust Coffee morning yesterday.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the event a success, and to everyone who came along. The event raised approximately £677.00. We are most grateful for your support, which is vital to The Nestling Trust's continued work, helping those in desperate need in Nepal.

This will be a spectacular night, do come!
It is a Ticket-only event available from Devizes Books and St Arbucks, Sue Hamblin and Mike Gaiger - Telephone details on poster below. No tickets will be available at the door.

The Nestling Trust has delivered two mOm incubators to Sankhawasabha District Hospital, Khandbari, where Dr Santosh and his wonderful Team work tirelessly to help the 150,000 people who live in the little towns and settlements scattered across this wide and remote mountainous area of Nepal. Here, where the neonatal death rate is so high, incubators are desperately needed. These will give some preterm or babies born needing extra care, for whatever reason, a chance of survival.
The Nestling Trust thanks the mOm Incubator Team for their generosity and all supporters, without whose donations this would not have been possible.
The gratitude of the hospital staff, although expressed so eloquently, is hard to convey here - it shone deeply from the eyes of those who had witnessed such loss, just the week before.
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 We are excited to learn that Himshikhara Socio-Cultural Society (HISCUS), our partner NGO in Nepal, has commenced a Dignity Empowerment programme for 12 schools in marginalised areas around Kathmandu. They will be addressing the often-taboo subject in Nepal, of menstruation. It is a sad fact that the onset of menstruation causes many girls to drop out of school in Nepal due to lack of money to buy hygiene products. IAFN is a UK Charity, and partners with TNT. It has considerable experience in educating groups about menstruation and methods of making reusable hygiene products. IAFN has generously agreed to fund the programme.

 Here is an extract from a report written by HISCUS:

Himshikhara Socio Cultural Society (HISCUS) is a nonprofit organization established in 1998
with the aim of empowering marginalized Nepali communities through sustainable practices and
inclusive education. Guided by its vision to support Nepal’s sustainable development, HISCUS
works to bridge disparities by providing essential health, educational, and economic
opportunities.
Building on the success of previous cloth pad-making programs HISCUS has done with local
women, which promoted menstrual health and sustainable hygiene practices, HISCUS has
expanded this initiative to include schoolgirls and Female Community Health Volunteers
(FCHVs) in rural and peri-urban areas. Through structured, hands-on workshops, participants
gain practical skills to produce reusable sanitary pads while also learning to share their
knowledge within their communities. This approach not only addresses immediate menstrual
hygiene needs but also fosters long-term community empowerment and sustainable change.

2. Purpose:
The overall aim of the program is to enhance menstrual health awareness, promote sustainable
hygiene, and empower communities. For students, the focus is on female students in Grades 8
and 9 from low-income, migrant backgrounds, helping them understand menstrual health, gain
practical skills in making reusable cloth pads, and participate in open, supportive discussions.

The program seeks to challenge stigma, provide accurate information, and build confidence so
students can manage their periods effectively and share knowledge within their communities.

3. Logistics and Operations
Venue Details: The event was held at Shree Ranidevi Secondary School, Kathmandu. The 
government school serves as a vital educational institution for the local community, situated in a
predominantly low-income, migrant neighbourhood.

What a great afternoon! Thank you to everyone who came to support The Nestling Trust - Sunday Afternoon Tea, Cakes and sale of Nepali items. Through your generosity, we were able to raise £1640. Also, a huge thank you to all those who helped in any way to make the event such a happy, vibrant and successful occasion.
All proceeds will help further vital work in bringing healthcare and health education to the remote village areas of Nepal.
​We thank you all most sincerely.

Sunday Afternoon Tea and Cakes
and sale of beautiful Nepali pashminas and other handmade items
by women’s groups  from the foothills of the Himalayas.
 
Sunday 21st September 2025
2.00pm – 4.00pm
 
At The Old School, Market Lavington









​14th November 2025
Charity Horse Race Night
Friday 14th November 2025
Doors open 7p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start
At Market Lavington Community Hall    

About the Event:
This will be a great night of fun, and you can try your luck with a flutter on the tote!

You have the opportunity to get involved by purchasing your own race horse before the event and your name in the programme, for just £5.

There will be 8 races and if your horse wins a race a bottle of fizz will be coming your way.

Tickets for the event are £15 which includes supper, please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.

Ways to purchase your tickets: 

01: Pop into Devizes Books in Devizes, or visit St Arbucks in Market Lavington.
02:Via the website link available live from October '25.
03: Make a Bank Transfer to the following bank account:
(NOTE: Please ensure to leave a reference [Horse Race Night] when making payment). 

CAF Bank Ltd
Account name: The Nestling Trust
Account number: 00024274
Sort Code: 40 52 40

The Himalayan Times reported on Thursday, 11th September '25, that the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over the current situation in Nepal, where Gen Z-led protests have spiralled into violence following the deaths of 19 demonstrators on Monday's protest against the banning of all social media and government corruption. Guterres made a statement on Twitter, to say he was "closely following the situation in Nepal" and was "deeply saddened by the loss of life." He called for a thorough and independent investigation into the fatalities, urging authorities to comply with human rights law, exercise restraint, and prioritise dialogue. He emphasised that
"Protests must peacefully take place, respecting life and property." 
The Secretary-General's message follows a joint statement from the United Nations in Nepal, which had earlier underscored that freedom of expression, access to information, and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights protected under Nepali and international law. The UN called for both demonstrators and security forces to avoid violence and ensure responses remain proportionate.
During the last two days there has been intense turmoil in Kathmandu and other cities. Following Monday's deadly clashes, protests turned increasingly violent, with demonstrators resorting to arson and vandalism. Crowds targeted high-profile political figures' residences, party offices, and a number of state institutions. Among the damaged sites were the Federal Parliament building, Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court, the Office of the Attorney General, special courts, district courts, land revenue (Malpot) offices, and multiple police stations.
It has been reported that the Nepali Army has imposed a prohibitory orders and a nationwide curfew in response to escalating unrest linked to the Gen Z-led protests.

The Nepali Times reports on the violent spiral of events in Nepal. Please see link below.