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.
OUR MISSION
To protect girls by strengthening access to education and increasing economic stability within the communities that shape their futures.
LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
The Girls INpowerment Center operates in partnership with Nepali educators and community leaders to ensure cultural alignment and long-term sustainability.
LEADERSHIP
Founded by Katie Hilborn, a 8-time award-winning humanitarian and educator with 19 years of experience in community-based initiatives.
Daily operations are led by Nepali staff and local leadership.
MEET THE TEAM
Katie Hilborn
Founder, Executive Director,
& Board Secretary
Brian Johnson
Board Chair & Treasurer
Chloe Jorgensen
Marketing Chairperson
Ujjwal Amatya
Director, & Advisor,
Community Leadership Nepal
Dr. Laxmi Tamang, Ph.D
Co-Founder, & Social Worker
KarmaJit Tamang
Co-Founder, Advisor, & Land Donor
DiDi Tamang
President
Red Panda Women’s Group
Junila Shrestha
FO, CPA, & Operations Manager
Community Leadership Nepal
Hariic Tamang
House Manager