COMPASS ROSE INTERNATIONAL

Compass Rose International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on protecting girls from child marriage and trafficking through education and economic development.

Founded in response to the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the organization evolved from crisis awareness into long-term prevention infrastructure.

Compass Rose International exists to protect girls by expanding access to education, strengthening the economic stability of their communities, and helping prevent child trafficking and child marriage before they begin.

OUR MISSION

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The Girls INpowerment Home operates in partnership with Nepali educators and community leaders to ensure cultural alignment and long-term sustainability.

LOCAL PARTNERSHIP

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Founded by Katie Hilborn, a 8-time award-winning humanitarian and educator with 19 years of experience in community-based initiatives.

LEADERSHIP

Daily operations are led by Nepali staff and local leadership.

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MEET THE TEAM

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Katie Hilborn

Founder, Executive Director,
& Board Secretary,
Compass Rose International

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Brian Johnson

Board Chair & Treasurer,
Compass Rose International

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Chloe Jorgensen

Marketing Chairperson,
Compass Rose International

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Ujjwal Amatya

Director, & Advisor,
Community Leadership Nepal,
Girls INPowerment Home

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Dr. Laxmi Tamang, Ph.D

Co-Founder, & Social Worker,
Girls INPowerment Home

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KarmaJit Tamang

Co-Founder, Advisor, & Land Donor,
Girls INPowerment Home

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DiDi Tamang

President
Red Panda Women’s Group,
Girls INPowerment Home

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Junila Shrestha

CFO, CPA, & Operations Manager
Girls INPowerment Home

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Hariic Tamang

House Manager,
Girls INPowerment Home