OUR MISSION

Bridges Between recognizes the hardships women in Nepal face every single day. We strive to inspire confidence, courage and resilience through education and access to resources that will dramatically improve their quality of life.

Education. We know it’s the key to breaking the barriers that keep women from reaching their full potential. The introduction of education, skills training and access to health initiatives, leads to increased income. This in turn leads to healthier families and opens doors to greater opportunities for present and future generations. We collaborate with local organizations to offer solutions that respect and embrace positive traditional customs. We are committed to a development model that is longstanding, inclusive and empowering for the communities we serve.

 
 
 
 
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 OUR CORE VALUES

  • Women

    Because nearly all support offered to women will be invested back into their family and community.

  • Education

    We believe that education takes many forms and we seek out and offer the most appropriate options for the women that we serve.

  • Culture

    We consider cultural preservation and respect to traditions an essential part of sustainable development.

  • Autonomy

    We value a development model that leads to independence.

OUR TEAM

Executive
Team

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Brooke Paparo

Founder & CEO

Brooke Paparo is the founder of Bridges Between. With over 15 years of experience leading her team, she is well versed in the process, challenge, and reward intrinsic to supporting education for women in Nepal. Brooke believes in fostering positive change and continues to guide the organization as it works with both public and private donors to provide financial assistance to small, locally owned and operated programs. Prior to her non-profit work, Brooke was a practicing RN Certified Nurse Midwife in New York City, delivering maternal and perinatal care to low-income families. Brooke is currently the CEO of WLP Realty, Co, LLC in New York City and Brooke Real Estate Development, LP in Colorado. She holds a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University. Brooke enjoys shared moments with family, time in her art studio, and experiencing diverse cultures through exploratory travel. While her non-profit focus has primarily targeted the geographic region of Nepal, Brooke looks forward to expanding the Bridges Between network to connect and collaborate with women around the world.

 

Alexis Perea

Controller

Born and raised in the Sonoran Desert, Alexis received her BA in Communication Studies from the University of Arizona and her MA in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. An avid world traveler, she taught English in South Korea before returning home to teach third grade in Arizona. She has been volunteering with Bridges Between since the early days of the organization, and has enjoyed being involved in philanthropic endeavors that help empower women, children, and communities in Nepal.

Regional
Partners

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Sanu Rai

The founder and principal of Shree Shradha Women’s School in Kathmandu, Nepal. She has a Master’s Degree in Sociology, and has been working to educate women since 2007 when she started an education program for the women in her community. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and enriching their lives.

 

Bashudev & Sushil Adhikari

The co-founders and directors at Bright Star Society, a Nepali nationwide program identifying, networking and offering resources to women with disabilities or who are caring for others with disabilities. The brothers are both sound engineers and blind. They are life-long advocates for the rights of disabled people in Nepal.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are worth their weight in gold and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous volunteers.

 
 

Interested in learning more about future volunteer opportunities?