Welcoming our newest athlete, Sunkala Rai!
5 May, 2022
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Sunkala joined the Exchange and Empower program in May 2022. She comes from a small village called Sankhuwasabha in eastern Nepal. One of 8 siblings,
Exchange and Empower
Exchange and Empower aims to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds escape from poverty and oppression. We do so by organising programs that broaden horizons, promote cultural exchange and provide education and life skills that help young women control their own destinies.
supporting and Empowering women
This initiative started as a collaboration between Hong Kong Trail Running Women and renowned Nepalese athlete Mira Rai. As such, running and nature are very much part of our DNA. Our programs focus on encouraging women to participate in running and other activities that give them confidence and inspire them to achieve their goals.
April update – MRI Trail Running Camp in Bhojpur
2 May, 2022
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Our athletes spent late April in Bhojpur for the Mira Rai Initiative trail running camp! They spent a few days training in the hills surrounding
Best wishes to Srijana Rai as she pursues her dream career!
8 April, 2022
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We’re pleased to announce that E&E 2022 athlete Srijana Rai has been enlisted in the Nepal Armed Police Force! This is a dream opportunity for
Welcome to the Class of 2022!
24 January, 2022
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Our new team of athletes have arrived! Srijana, Anisha, Padam and Sabina are staying at the Mira Rai Initiative training centre in Kathmandu and have
Thank you for supporting the 2021 Empower Challenge!
14 January, 2022
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On behalf of Mira and the Exchange and Empower team, we’d like to thank you for supporting the Empower Challenge last December! Almost 400 of
Register now for the 2021 Empower Challenge!
1 November, 2021
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Registration is open for the 2021 Empower Challenge! Click here to register via RaceResult Join us to challenge yourself and empower women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Run or hike
Donate and Support
Our program is made possible by your generous donations! Please click here to learn more about how you can support.
We also welcome corporate sponsorships to help fund our programs in Nepal and elsewhere. When you sponsor Exchange and Empower, you’ll gain exposure to our highly engaged and motivated network of supporters and partners in Hong Kong, Nepal and beyond.
If your company or business is interested in sponsoring the program, please contact us and we’ll be in touch with further details.