Our purpose
We are building a community of women entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers from Nepal, Europe and beyond connected through mentorship, mutual learning, and respect. Empowering each other and creating positive change in their organisations, families and communities.
Our goal is a dialogue of experience, wisdom, and cross-cultural inspiration; where both sides benefit, grow together and co-create impact.
Our story
Courage Journey Mentoring grew out of a decade of work in Nepal and engagement with local communities through leadership journeys in the Himalayas and social impact initiatives, aligned with the UN SDGs and a strong focus on access to education, especially for girls.
What began as development projects in 2014 supporting remote schools, orphaned girls in monasteries, and informal mentoring of young women navigating education, work, and personal life transitions, has evolved into a deeper commitment to women’s empowerment.
This mentoring programme connects Nepali women leaders with international mentors, senior women executives and leaders, who have themselves broken through cultural and gender barriers to reach influential and decision-making roles.
Our mentors bring deep experience, practical insight, and empathy to partner with women in Nepal who are shaping their own paths - whether in education, entrepreneurship, community engagement, or personal wellbeing - helping them strengthen confidence and skills, accelerate progress to their goals, and improve their overall quality of life.
Key principles
Mutuality – both sides give and receive equally, and learn with and from each other
Authenticity – engagement is based on real experience, empathy, and presence
Cultural sensitivity – shared respect for local knowledge, traditions and context
Courage – we support women to take bold steps and progress their goals to the next stage
Sustainability – outcomes extend beyond the mentoring period through long-term connections, international community of women who support one another, and storytelling