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Carry a load for a Sherpa!
Outdoors people are being invited to buy a Himalayan Trust
eco-bag to support the Sherpa people of Nepal.
November’s Himalayan Trust fundraiser aims to help the Trust
continue its work with schools, health services, building and
reforestation projects in the Sherpa region of Nepal.
Established in 1960, Lady June Hillary now leads the work of
the HimalayanTrust, maintaining the long relationship between
New Zealanders and the Sherpa people. Current support to 63
schools includes provision of textbooks and stationery, teacher
training and scholarships. Health care work has involved
tuberculosis control, cataract operations, and immunisation
of TB, measles, tetanus and polio while the reforestation
programme has seen more than 100,000 local origin trees
planted.
Himalayan Trust History
The Himalayan Trust was established in 1960 by Sir Edmund Hillary.
- Projects commonly involve cooperative efforts of New Zealand and Sherpa volunteers.
- The first project involved building the Khumjung school, 27 schools have subsequently been established and support is now provided to 63 schools.
- Planning and implementation of Trust work is always carried out jointly by the Trust and local community on a partnership basis.
- The Trust believes that success can be achieved only through continuity of work.
Lady Hillary believes the eco-bag fundraiser builds on the
proud history shared by New Zealanders and the Sherpa
people. "We have this great history of adventure and having
a go, and the idea of lending a hand through carrying a load for a
Sherpa offers a nice symmetry for New Zealanders wanting to
get behind the Trusts work".
Fundraiser eco-bags will be available from Macpac stores and
selected Bivouac outlets (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch)
in the latter part of November. Bags are made of jute fibre and
are robust enough to be used and reused for outdoor gear,
groceries, picnics, or storing items around the house or in the
car. Bags will also make great gifts for friends and family. The
bags are $20 and provide a practical, environmentally friendly,
and attractive way to support the work of the Trust.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the work of the Trust
can view the website www.himalayantrust.co.nz. Those wishing
to make further donations to the Himalayan Trust can do so at
any branch of BNZ or post a donation to Lady Hillary, Chairman
Himalayan Trust, PO Box 28742, Remuera, Auckland.
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Guy Barber is travelling from Japan to do the Adventure consultants 7 Summits course this summer holiday period. He needs at least one other person to do the course with him to make it economical for him. Check out: www.adventureconsultants.com/adventure/7SummitsTraining. Please contact him if you're interested in doing this course. Email: guybarber@gmail.com
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