Over the past 28 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 2024, we still support the education of 10 children/students.
The 6 young children are now well integrated into their school and have made friends from different ethnic groups.
Karma Tshering, class 3
After waiting a long time to start school because of Covid-19, he is now integrated but is still shy. He understands English better. He enjoys playing football, swimming and studying mathematics.
Kunsang, class 5
Very present with his big eyes. His results are weaker. He enjoys learning Nepali and playing football. His English has improved a lot. He also needs additional science and math classes.
Nawang Chhamji, class 6
The newest addition to the Foundation. Very shy. She likes reading, English and mathematics. She needs Nepali lessons and social studies. She likes to play tennis.
Nawang Palden, class 6
She hasn’t seen her mother for 4 years… She likes school but her results are average and she should do better. She prefers English and math and requests additional science and computer classes. She likes swimming and wushu. She made several Sherpa friends at school.
Pemba Chhetan, class 9
He has grown a lot. He is very interested in Greek mythology… He likes Nepali and mathematics but is weak in all subjects. He likes playing basketball and would like to go on to study commerce or management. His father died in the Everest avalanche in 2014. His mother, Nima Doma, climbed Everest with another widow in spring 2019!! She is very grateful to the Foundation.
Tashi Tshering, class 11
This former problem child has grown up to become a very kind and responsible teenager. He was elected Class Head in his 11th Commerce class. He would like to train to join the army after class 12. He also likes boxing…