Delivering Equitable Healthcare Where It's Needed Most
A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, high-quality medical care, health education, and community support to refugees and marginalised communities in Nepal.
"Healthcare isn't a privilege for the few — it's a fundamental right for every displaced family, every refugee, every person left behind."Lila K. Chamlagai — Founder & President
What We Do
Three Pillars of Service
Medical Care
Free health camps, mobile clinics, and screenings delivered directly to refugee settlements and remote villages.
Health Education
Workshops, awareness campaigns, and literacy programmes empowering communities to own their health outcomes.
Community Support
Mental health programmes, livelihood support, and empowerment initiatives for marginalised families.
Our Story
Born From a Refugee Camp. Built on a Mission.
Helping Hands was founded by Lila K. Chamlagai — a Gates Millennium Scholar and PhD candidate at Brown University who was born and raised in a Bhutanese refugee camp in eastern Nepal, spending almost 17 years there before resettling in Springfield, MA in 2011.
Lila witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of inadequate healthcare on displaced populations. That experience didn't just shape him — it became his life's work. He has served on advisory boards at Harvard and Boston College, and leads Helping Hands with both academic rigour and personal conviction.
Today, Helping Hands reaches tens of thousands across Nepal — delivering health camps, establishing primary health posts, and researching solutions that last.
Our Impact
Numbers That Tell a Story
On the Ground
From Nepal to South Africa to Brazil
Our team works across three continents — conducting health research, establishing care posts, and building the evidence base for sustainable healthcare in marginalised communities worldwide.
See Our Field WorkTrusted by our generous supporters
Every Dollar Saves a Life.
Every Action Matters.
Your generosity directly funds health camps, medical supplies, and life-changing care for communities with no other access to healthcare. Join us.