Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy has been a lifelong thread in Katie Hilborn’s work — expressed through humanitarian response, girls’ education, community-rooted development, fundraising, and long-term systems change.
Over nearly two decades, her philanthropic work has spanned Nepal, Uganda, Bolivia, and the United States, shaped by a commitment to addressing root causes, protecting human potential, and building models that create lasting value in the communities they serve.
While Compass Rose International is the clearest current home for active support, Katie’s humanitarian path has included a much wider body of work across multiple countries, causes, and chapters of service.
Philanthropy has been a lifelong thread in Katie Hilborn’s work — expressed through humanitarian response, girls’ education, community-rooted development, fundraising, and long-term systems change.
Over nearly two decades, her philanthropic work has spanned Nepal, Uganda, Bolivia, and the United States, shaped by a commitment to addressing root causes, protecting human potential, and building models that create lasting value in the communities they serve.
While Compass Rose International is the clearest current home for active support, Katie’s humanitarian path has included a much wider body of work across multiple countries, causes, and chapters of service.
Girls’ Education, Leadership & Safety
- Girls INpowerment Center (Nepal)
- Girls INpowerment Conferences (United States)
- Girls INpowerment Retreats (United States)
Disaster Relief & Community Recovery
- Earthquake Disaster Relief (Nepal)
- Disaster-Zone Clean Birthing Program (Nepal)
- Ghyangphedi Sustainable Development (Nepal)
Education & Youth Development
- Soft Power Education (Uganda)
- Jinja Preschool for Orphans (Uganda)
- Chandaya Primary School (Nepal)
- Full construction and initial lift
- Denver Center for International Studies: Lucid Dreaming Program (United States)
- Mlimboni Primary School (Tanzania)
Community Livelihoods & Social Enterprise
- Mothers & Widows Social Enterprise: Animal Husbandry (Nepal)
- JanaJyoti Primary School Social Enterprise: Animal Husbandry (Nepal)
- Compass Rose Leadership & INpowerment Incubators (United States)
Fundraising & Movement Building
- Northstar2Freedom Black-Tie Galas (Denver, United States)
Wildlife & Global Service
- Inti Wara Yassi Wildlife Refuge (Bolivia)
Girls’ Education, Leadership & Safety
- Girls INpowerment Center (Nepal)
- Girls INpowerment Conferences (United States)
- Girls INpowerment Retreats (United States)
Disaster Relief & Community Recovery
- Earthquake Disaster Relief (Nepal)
- Disaster-Zone Clean Birthing Program (Nepal)
- Ghyangphedi Sustainable Development (Nepal)
Education & Youth Development
- Soft Power Education (Uganda)
- Jinja Preschool for Orphans (Uganda)
- Chandaya Primary School (Nepal)
- Full construction and initial lift
- Denver Center for International Studies: Lucid Dreaming Program (United States)
- Mlimboni Primary School (Tanzania)
Community Livelihoods & Social Enterprise
- Mothers & Widows Social Enterprise: Animal Husbandry (Nepal)
- JanaJyoti Primary School Social Enterprise: Animal Husbandry (Nepal)
- Compass Rose Leadership & INpowerment Incubators (United States)
Fundraising & Movement Building
- Northstar2Freedom Black-Tie Galas (Denver, United States)
Wildlife & Global Service
- Inti Wara Yassi Wildlife Refuge (Bolivia)
Featured Initiative: Compass Rose International
Compass Rose International is the humanitarian foundation Katie founded to address child trafficking at its roots and expand long-term opportunities for girls and families in Nepal.
What began as earthquake relief evolved into a broader model of prevention — one that brings together education, safety, holistic care, and community-rooted stability.
Compass Rose remains a foundational expression of Katie’s belief that philanthropy must move beyond short-term aid toward models that address root causes and strengthen the systems around people’s lives.
Featured Initiative: Compass Rose International
Compass Rose International is the humanitarian foundation Katie founded to address child trafficking at its roots and expand long-term opportunities for girls and families in Nepal.
What began as earthquake relief evolved into a broader model of prevention — one that brings together education, safety, holistic care, and community-rooted stability.
Compass Rose remains a foundational expression of Katie’s belief that philanthropy must move beyond short-term aid toward models that address root causes and strengthen the systems around people’s lives.
The Girls INpowerment Center
At the heart of Compass Rose International is the Girls INpowerment Center in Nepal.
The Center was created to address child trafficking at its roots by providing girls with safe housing, education, holistic support, mentorship, community-rooted stability, and pathways to long-term opportunity.
What makes the model distinct is that it does not only respond to crisis. It works to create the social, educational, and economic conditions that reduce vulnerability in the first place.
The Girls INpowerment Center
At the heart of Compass Rose International is the Girls INpowerment Center in Nepal.
The Center was created to address child trafficking at its roots by providing girls with safe housing, education, holistic support, mentorship, community-rooted stability, and pathways to long-term opportunity.
What makes the model distinct is that it does not only respond to crisis. It works to create the social, educational, and economic conditions that reduce vulnerability in the first place.
Why This Work Matters
Katie’s philanthropic work has always been guided by a deeper question: how do we create the conditions in which human potential can truly flourish?
Whether in disaster zones, classrooms, girls’ leadership spaces, or community enterprises, her approach has centered on dignity, root-cause intervention, and long-term resilience.
Why This Work Matters
Katie’s philanthropic work has always been guided by a deeper question: how do we create the conditions in which human potential can truly flourish?
Whether in disaster zones, classrooms, girls’ leadership spaces, or community enterprises, her approach has centered on dignity, root-cause intervention, and long-term resilience.
Ways to Support
Today, the clearest way to support this body of work is through Compass Rose International and the Girls INpowerment Center in Nepal.
Support can include:
- donations
- sponsorship
- aligned partnerships
- philanthropic introductions
- long-term funding relationships
Ways to Support
Today, the clearest way to support this body of work is through Compass Rose International and the Girls INpowerment Center in Nepal.
Support can include:
- donations
- sponsorship
- aligned partnerships
- philanthropic introductions
- long-term funding relationships