Education of Nepalese Children Charity Trek

Hi Friends & Family!

I am honored and thrilled to have been invited to The Ganesh Himal Charity Trek in November 2023. A small group of us will be trekking to several villages to connect with the people, assist in creating spaces for education and bring supplies.

The creator of The Active Hearts Foundation, Dan Keys, was my guide when trekking to the base camp of Mt. Everest and Kala Patthar in 2019. Throughout the many miles, Dan shared stories of his time in Nepal and within those inspiring stories, he told me about the foundation. It was very clear that Dan had a magical connection with the Nepalese people and the land and the connection was reciprocal. I wanted to be a part of it. Due to covid, the charity treks were put on hold for several years. Thankfully, Dan has gotten them going again and I said yes the day I received the invite.

The funds raised will go to The Active Hearts Foundation. Here are details of the projects you will be supporting...

Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School

We have received a proposal from Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School in Satdobate Village, Nuwakot district Nepal. The proposal is to assist them in gaining status as an Official Examination School. This will benefit approx. 300+ students each year from 7+ schools spread throughout some 40+ small villages. Some students and their parents will walk up to 15km to reach Sadtobate village. This means students can sit their SEE exams and return home the same day. The ripple effects will fan out far beyond. The money and time saved and the stress relieved for the parents will only enhance the student’s learning capabilities. The added economic benefits and attention centered on the small settlement of Sadtobate will give greater cause for roading upgrades, community facilities and a wider range of supplies and produce available. Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School has been preapproved as an Official Examination School providing it reaches the required standard needed. Active Hearts is fundraising for the final hurdle to build a compound wall around the school grounds to create a safe and secure complex. The land has been surveyed, the structural engineers have completed the working drawings and the tradesmen are ready to go. Funding is the only obstacle left. The government will not help fund leaving the community to provide the wall. This is unattainable for these rural communities.

Tribhuvan Secondary School Library Project

It is a government school situated beneath the beautiful Himalayan mountains. Currently, the school facilitates classes from nursery to year ten. The school's main objective is to provide quality education free of cost. There are currently 228 students (118 boys) (110 girls). There are 17 staff members in total. There are 12 classes running at the school with students walking more than an hour to attend school. The school would like to increase its student capacity, create a library facility, upgrade its bathrooms, improve the clean drinking water facilities, and add security fencing around the compound.

The Active Hearts Foundation wishes to provide Tribhuvan Secondary School with a library facility that will include custom-built book shelving, carpet and cushions, paint and decorating, work and reading tables and curricular-related books.

A small portion of the funds will go towards documenting and filming the trek. This way you can be a part of what you are supporting.

Myself, Dan, the children and the families will all be very grateful for any amount you are willing to give!

Namaste,

Layne Howard