A Mother to Many - One Bowl at a Time
Everyday, Archana walks the streets of Lalitpur, feeding and caring for over 120 stray dogs with love, dignity, and her own resources.
Your donation provides food, vaccines, and medical care to the dogs who depend on her.
Archana Bhurtel
See Archana in Action
Archana's Story
Archana Bhurtel never meant to start a movement; she just couldn't walk past a hungry dog without doing something. What began with a handful of strays near her home has grown into a full-scale, daily effort to feed and care for over 120 stray dogs across Lalitpur.
Every day, these dogs wait on the streets, in alleyways, near temples, outside shops. They wait for Archana.
She makes sure they are fed warm, freshly cooked meals twice a day. She treats their wounds, pays for their vaccinations, and arranges care when they're sick or injured. She funds it all from her own pocket, because in her heart, each one of them matters.
As the numbers grew, she could no longer do it alone. Cooking for 120 dogs while running a café and teaching yoga became overwhelming. So, she hired help to prepare and distribute the food while continuing to personally oversee every detail.
Though she has only one daughter, she is a mother to many.
Why it Matters
In Nepal, stray animals often go unseen—left hungry, sick, and suffering.
But thanks to Archana, over 120 dogs are seen, fed, and loved every day. She knows their faces, their routines, and their needs. Shes the reason theyre still alive.
But she cannot do it alone anymore:
- Food costs are rising.
- Medical care is expensive.
- The number of dogs continues to grow.
Your donation today keeps this mission alive.
About Archana
Archana Bhurtel lives a life grounded in compassion.
- 🧘 She is a trained yoga teacher and has a studio of her own Aarambha Yoga Studio, where she teaches ahimsa—non-violence in action.
- 🌿 She is the co-owner of Vegan House Café, where her values of plant-based living and kindness to all beings guide her work.
- 🐾 Her animal care effort is a reflection of everything she believes: that all lives deserve care, whether they walk on two legs or four.
How You Can Help
- 1. Donate
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2. Share Her Story
Let more people see that quiet kindness still exists—and that it makes a difference. -
3. Be Compassionate
Feed and care for animals around your community.
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Everything goes directly towards helping and providing for the dogs.
Bank Name
NMB Bank Limited
Name
ARCHANA BHURTEL(KC)
Account Number
0010054350500011
Branch Code
001
