Happy Bijaya Dashami, BS 2065(2008AD)


On The Special Occasion of Dashain The Hindu Festival,2065 BS (2008AD) We Would Like to Extend Our Heartiest Felicitation to All Our Previous, Current , Future Volunteers And Community Partners.

-Hands for Help Nepal Family

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