About us
Introduction
The People & Purpose Behind Our Work
Tukee Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in Nepal dedicated to empowering single mothers. We believe every mother deserves a safe, stable home—and every child deserves a secure, loving environment. Our mission is simple: to build dignified, lasting homes for single mothers who are courageously rebuilding their lives.
We work closely with mothers, communities, donors, and volunteers to create more than just shelters. We create sanctuaries—spaces of hope, healing, and new beginnings.
Born from the urgent need for housing solutions for single mothers in Nepal, Tukee Foundation addresses the challenges these women face: housing insecurity, economic hardship, social isolation, and limited opportunities. We provide safe homes, vocational training, confidence-building support, and startup capital to help them achieve financial independence.
Many single mothers must choose between basic needs and their children’s education. We help remove these barriers so every child can learn and grow without limitations.
We also offer seed funding and land rights training—giving mothers real ownership, long-term stability, and the foundation for a dignified, independent future.
Our Team
Meet the Board Members of Tukee Foundation.
Meet the Staff of Tukee Foundation.
Meet the Volunteers of Tukee Foundation.
Meet the Advisors of Tukee Foundation.
At Tukee Foundation, we imagine a world where no one is left behind where women raising children alone don’t have to choose between safety and survival, where children grow up under a strong roof with hope in their hearts, and where families in rural Nepal feel seen, supported, and uplifted. We dream of communities where:
- Single mothers feel supported, not forgotten.
- Children grow up in safe homes, with hope for the future.
- Families aren’t held back by poverty, but are empowered to rise above it.
We believe in lighting the path forward just like our name Tukee (meaning “lamp”) bringing light where it’s most needed.
To empower single mothers and their children by building safe and resilient homes, providing access to education, and equipping them with practical skills, financial literacy, and land and housing rights awareness to achieve long-term self-reliance.
To improve the quality of life of vulnerable single mothers and their children by ensuring safe housing, sustainable livelihoods, and access to education and essential resources.
• To construct safe, disaster-resilient homes for single mothers and their families.
• To provide vocational and life-skill training that enhances income-generating opportunities.
• To support children’s education through stationery, school supplies, and continued encouragement.
• To raise awareness on land ownership, housing rights, and legal literacy among women.
• To promote financial independence through seed funding and livelihood support programs.
• To build confidence and leadership among single mothers through community engagement and training.
• To create a supportive network that fosters dignity, equality, and long-term empowerment.