Maitri Music Therapy Nepal

21/08/2025

✨A glimpse from the Musicking event organized by Cohort 4 of the Academy of Care. This was part of their ongoing music therapy module, currently being taught in Myanmar by our co-founder Sarthak✨

🙌It was a truly special event addressing the social determinants of health through creativity, connection, and care. All student facilitators demonstrated remarkable skills and compassion in guiding the experience.🌱

🙏Our heartfelt thanks to the for envisioning the Academy of Care, which has been instrumental in supporting the people and communities of Myanmar through this training.

06/08/2025

We had the joy of completing the “Drum to the Sound of Nature” workshop, facilitated by Shreeti Pradhan, clinical music therapist and co-founder of Maitri Music Therapy Nepal.A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for coming together. It truly co-created a meaningful and beautiful experience.We’re also deeply grateful to for making us as part of the “At the Tipping Point: Art and Ecology from the Rooftop of the World” exhibition.

हामीले “ड्रम टु द साउन्ड अफ नेचर” कार्यशाला सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गर्न पाएकोमा अत्यन्त खुशी छौं। यस कार्यशालालाई क्लिनिकल म्युजिक थेरापिस्ट तथा मैत्री म्युजिक थेरापी नेपालकी सह-संस्थापक श्रीति प्रधानले सञ्चालन गर्नुभएको थियो।सो कार्यशालामा जोडिनु भएका सम्पूर्ण सहभागीहरूप्रति हामी मनदेखि आभारी छौं। तपाईंहरूको सहभागिताले यो अनुभवलाई साँच्चिकै अर्थपूर्ण र सुन्दर बनायो।त्यसैगरी, हामी प्रती पनि गहिरो कृतज्ञता प्रकट गर्न चाहन्छौं, जसले हामीलाई “एट द टिपिङ पोइन्ट: आर्ट एन्ड इकोलोजी फ्रॉम द रूफटप अफ द वर्ल्ड” प्रदर्शनीको एक भाग बन्ने मौका दिनुभयो।

01/08/2025

We are pleased to share that Santoshi didi has successfully completed 5 chemotherapy sessions and 25 rounds of radiation as of this Wednesday. This marks a major milestone in her recovery journey, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible support.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised 10% of our 11,000 target on GoFundMe, Alain with several local donations that we’ve been updating throughout her treatment. In addition, she has received some government support, which has helped cover a portion of her hospital expenses. While it has been a tremendous help, it is not yet enough to cover the costs upcoming her treatments and post-care needs.

As Santoshi Didi enters the next phase — continued radiation sessions and vital post-treatment care, your support remains crucial. Please consider sharing her shorty with your friends, family, and community so she can receive the help she urgently needs.

Thank you all for your kindness, compassion, and continued support. Every contribution brings Santoshi didi one step closer to a full recovery.

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13/07/2025

It's been a while since we shared an update on our fundraising for Santoshi Didi. During her first few radiation sessions, she was quite unwell, and it didn't feel right to ask for fundraising updates then. Today was her 13th radiation session, and she's now much better adjusted to the treatment. We finally had a chance to catch up on the fundraising progress and we're glad to share this with you. Many thanks to all for your kindness and support.

20/06/2025

🙏 Help Santoshi Fight Stage-3 Cervical Cancer 🙏

Your support can make a difference in Santoshi's battle against cancer. A single mother of two and the sole bread earner of the family, she needs all the support to battle the life threatening disease.

Here is what one of our co-founders have to say about her:

Namaste, I’m Shreeti Pradhan, a Clinical Music Therapist, reaching out on behalf of my dear friend, Santoshi Bhandari—a resilient mother of two and the sole breadwinner for her family—who is now battling stage-3 cervical cancer.

When I recently visited her tailoring shop, I expected the usual warm welcome. Instead, I learned of her quiet struggle—one so dire, she considered silently fading away to avoid burdening her family.

But no one should ever have to choose between life and money.
Santoshi urgently needs life-saving treatment—radiation, chemo, and care. Every donation helps cover her medical costs and gives her a fighting chance.

✨ Donate if you can. Share if you care.
Together, we can give Santoshi the hope and healing she deserves.
➡️ https://gofund.me/7e6e181b

People in Nepal can directly deposit the amount to Santoshi's account. Details below:

Account name: Santoshi Bhandari
Bank Name: Laxmi Sunrise Bank
Account number: 0070-5395-2321-4001

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💛

Namaste, I am Shreeti Pradhan, a Clinical Music Therapist raising funds for my dea… Shreeti Pradhan needs your support for Help Santoshi Battle Stage-3 Cancer

17/06/2025

🎗️Help us raise funds for our beloved Santoshi didi who has been recently diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer.

❤️ Every contribution, big or small, can make a world of difference. If you have the resources, please consider donating to help cover her medical expenses and support her family during this difficult time.

✨ If you're unable to donate, your support in sharing this message will mean just as much. Together, we can help her keep fighting.

30/04/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our co-founder, Sarthak Dhungana, recently contributed to a transdisciplinary research initiative led by for the 'Alcohol Co-design & Community Engagement' (ACE) study. The study’s details, along with creative experiences, were presented to the WHO Nepal team. It was the first time such creative approaches were shared and experienced within . Heartfelt thanks to for leading this initiative in Nepal, Visual Artists .tamang .hitesh and public health graduate Shweta.

15/04/2025

12/04/2025

Day one of Nepal’s World Music Therapy Week celebration wrapped up with insightful presentations and a deeply immersive session! Thank you to everyone who showed up with curiosity and an open heart. Your presence made the event truly special. Here’s to deepening dialogue and furthering music therapy in Nepal. And guess what? We’re not done yet! See you tomorrow.

नेपालको वर्ल्ड म्युजिक थेरापी सप्ताहको पहिलो दिन जानकारीमूलक प्रस्तुतीहरू र गहिरो अनुभूति गराउने सत्रसहित सम्पन्न भयो! जिज्ञासा र खुला मन लिएर सहभागी हुनु हुने सबैलाई धन्यवाद। तपाईंहरूको उपस्थितिले कार्यक्रमलाई साँच्चिकै विशेष बनायो। नेपालमा संगीत थेरापीको सम्भावना बढाउने र संवाद अझ गहिरो बनाउने दिशातर्फ हामी अघि बढ्दैछौं। र थाहा छ? कार्यक्रम अझै सकिएका छैन! भोलि फेरि भेटौँला

07/04/2025

We’re so excited to share the debut episode of the Heart Access Podcast with you. We hope you enjoy it—stay tuned!