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.
The 3 young children are now well integrated into their school and have made friends from different ethnic groups.
Karma Tshering, 12 years old, Grade 6
His father died in the Everest avalanche in 2015… His academic results are excellent, with only A’s and A+ grades. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and table tennis. He loves theater… He was born in Beding. There are 22 students in his class, including 7 girls. He likes reading fairy tales and misses swimming… At school, he loved the days when they ate hamburgers and fries. There are 32 of them in the boarding school. It’s quite warm in the winter; they shower three times a week and change their clothes every two days. During the holidays, he spends too much time playing games on his mobile phone… He now needs to learn to concentrate better.
Kunsang, 17 years old, Grade 8
This year, he will take his Basic Education Level (BLE) exam. He likes English, Nepali, math, science, and the local curriculum… He has excellent grades. He likes playing soccer and has won eight medals in running, long jump, and the 4 x 100 m relay. There are 28 of them in his class (10 girls). He likes reading to music. The boarding school is nice. They go to the swimming pool on Saturdays. They get up at 5 a.m., and classes start at 7:30. In the evening, Albert makes sure they study.
Nawang Chhamji, 15 years old, Grade 9
She smiles and opens up more. Her English has improved significantly. She likes science, especially planets and the solar system. She enjoys playing badminton and drawing, especially portraits. There are 20 students in her class, and she now has a best friend named Chewang Lama Gurung. What a difference this year! She also needs private Nepali lessons.
