Over the past 29 years, the Foundation has developed seven Sherpa cultural projects in the Everest, Solukhumbu and Makalu valleys (renovation of mills, chörtens and monasteries). Most importantly, the foundation has helped educate 40 orphaned children whose fathers died during Himalayan expeditions.
In 2026, we still support the education of 5 children/students.
Today, 32 Alumni are already professionals with a career in their hands. In total, fifteen have a Bachelor’s degree, five have a Post-Bac degree and two have a Master’s degree.
Ang Dawa
Thanks to an Erasmus grant, he obtained his Master in Geospatial Technology at the University of Münster in Germany. He works now as a junior engineer in Hamburg for Accenture and has obtained his EU visa to work in Germany.
Ang Sumba, 21 years old
Passionate about coffee, he completed basic training as a Java coffee server. He still needs to pass his accounting exam to obtain his high school diploma. At the annual picnic, he met Mingma, the owner of Lekali Coffee, to discuss a comprehensive and advanced roasting course he has just begun.
Dadiki
She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Worcester (UK)
while working part-time at Stanfield nursing home and Pasha Everest restaurant.
Dawa Kesi
Already an experienced nurse, she completed her Bachelor of Nursing at Flinders University (Adelaide) in Australia and now works as a nurse in the emergency department at Lyell McEwin hospital and as a custody nurse for the Australian Police.
Finzok
He has become Nepal’s most famous DJ, the “David Guetta” of Kathmandu. He has invested in a bar and opened a new rooftop restaurant in Thamel. He recently traveled to the United States and seems very happy.
Phurba Futi
After her Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), Xavier College International, she worked in sponsorship management for the Belgian NGO CUNINA in Kathmandu. She moved to Canada in 2021 ot pursue graduate studies in non-profit and social sector management. Seneca College included her on the Dean’s list for her exceptional academic achievements. She works now as a Personal Care Attendant in two Canadian healthcare institutions.
Kami Doma
She was studying at Reno University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Lhakpa Gyalzen
He went to England, to London (University of East London), to pursue a Master’s degree in Events & Hospitality Leadership while working at the Hyatt Regency “The Churchill”. He will finish in September 2026.
Lhakpa Nuru
After 12 years in the restaurant industry in Australia, he has returned to Nepal and is building a new lodge in Dzongla, in the Everest Valley.
Lhakpa Tshering
He now manages the CALM restaurant in the Naksal district, a restaurant highly regarded for its live music nights.
Mingma Diki
She earned a degree in physiotherapy and worked for a time at the Helping Hands Community Hospital in Kathmandu. She married Tshering, also from the Rolwaling Valley, and moved to Canada in 2020. In November 2022, she graduated with distinction from Conestoga College of Technology and Advanced Learning in Kitchener, Ontario, with a degree in Health Care Administration and Service Management. She is now a licensed Canadian physiotherapist and works at Bounce Back Physio and Rehab in Brantford, Ontario.
Mingma Temba
He abandoned his culinary arts studies and joined his mother in the United States. He is now part of the U.S. Army.
Mingma Tenjing
He received his Bachelor in Hotel Management in January 2023 after working as a chef at the Old House restaurant. He left for Canada to pursue studies at Niagara College in Toronto. He is thinking of doing a Post Graduate program in culinary arts next year.
Nawang Palden
She joined her mother in the United States and now lives in Edwards, Colorado. Accepted into class 8 at Berry Creek Middle School, she has made new friends and enjoys playing basketball.
Nima Tenzi
Having completed his Bachelor in Civil engineering, Kathmandu Engineering College, he is an official civil engineer of Nepal. He married Yangji and moved to Ontario, Canada, in January 2022. He has just received his Post-Bac Diploma in Supply Chain Management with first class honors.
Pasang Gyalzen
He now works at the new one-megawatt hydroelectric plant because he studied to be an industrial electrician… He seems very happy with his choice and confident for his future.
Pasang Nuru
He took over the family lodge, got married, and has two children.
Pasang Phuti
A BBS graduate, she recently left for Perth, Australia, and is pursuing a Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch University while working in a restaurant.
Pasang Yangduk,
Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), Xavier College international, she is currently working in Lisbon, Portugal while waiting for her EU working/residency papers.
Pemba Chette, 18 years old, Grade 11
He no longer receives support from the Foundation. He is finishing Grade 11 at Loyalty Academy High School. He doesn’t want to pursue higher education, but only wants to become a bartender and play basketball. His mother works in Colorado and now sends him money for his studies.
Pemba Tshering
He received his Bachelor in Hospitality and Travel Management (BHTM), after an internship in China. He then went to Japan where he learned the language and now works in the hotel industry.
Phurba
He earned his Bachelor’s degree (BHTM). After working in Dubai and Malta, he is now a bartender in New Zealand.
Phurba Phuti
She earned her Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Wolverhampton in the UK and is now working.
Phurfuti
She works in Portugal as a waitress in a Korean restaurant. Her son, Mingma Norbu, stays with his grandmother in Kathmandu.
Sonam Dorjee
After training as a mechanic, he flourishes in his work as a trekking guide and his life in the mountains. Much appreciated, he has made many international friends. He married Ang Chhechi and welcomed a baby boy in May 2022, Urgen Dorjee… Urgen means blessings. In October he just came back from a long trek in the High Dolpo and Mustang valleys.
Tenjing Chotar
A culinary graduate, he works as a chef in a chain of trendy restaurants in Lisbon, Portugal. He received his European resident papers.
Tenjangbu
He was selected in the US Green Card Lottery. He now lives and works with a cousin in Texas and just bought a car…
Tashi Tshering, 20 years old
Unfortunately, he failed the first selection process to join the British Army’s Gurkhas, as he was not sufficiently motivated or physically prepared. The selection process is very difficult: out of 15,000 candidates, only 330 are chosen for the British Army. Not wishing to pursue higher education, he will now help his mother at the family lodge in Dengboche in the Everest Valley and will no longer receive support from the Foundation.
Tshering Dorjee
He left the U.S. Army and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Management. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, paid for by the Army.
Tshering Lama
His landlady is leaving for Switzerland to help her daughter with her newborn. Tshering can stay in her room, but she needs to work in wool crafts to support herself. We will continue to support her even if she has to move again…
