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 2025, we still support the education of 8 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.
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 the most famous DJ in Nepal, the “David Guetta” of Kathmandu. He has invested in a bar and just opened a new roof-top restaurant in Thamel.
Kami Doma
She was studying at Reno University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Lhakpa Gyalzen
He works in Bar Manager at Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu. He would like to go to Canada to enrich his experience. He is still interested in music and writes his own songs.
Lhakpa Nuru
Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM) from NATHM, married, he works in the catering industry in Adelaide, Australia.
Lhakpa Tshering
He manages now the Penthouse Restaurant on Durbar Margh with his wife Simika Shrestha.
Mingma Diki
She has received a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy and has worked for a while at Helping Hand Community Hospital in Kathmandu. She got married to Tshering, also from Rolwaling valley and moved to Canada in 2020. In November 2022, she got her Diploma of Health care Administration and Service Management with High Distinction from Conestoga College of Technology and Advanced Learning in Kitchener, Ontario. She is now official Canadian physiotherapist and works at Bounce Back Physio and Rehabin Brantford, Ontario.
Mingma Temba
He abandoned his culinary arts studies and joined his mother in the United States to work.
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
Works as a trekking guide in Nepal.
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 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 obtained his Bachelor (BHTM). He is now head bartender at the Radisson Golden Sands in Malta, after working for several years in Dubai.
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.
Phurba Phuti
She just got her Masters in Finance and Accounting at the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom while 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.
Ten Jangbu Sherpa
Got selected in the US DV Green card lottery. Preparing for a potential move to the US by April 2025 if paperwork is completed. He is working as a Barista/Cook at Art Brew Coffee in Baluwatar from 9 am till 5 pm from end of August 2024. HTN will help him to prepare his resume and interviews.
Tshering Dorjee
He left the US Army and graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Management. He is studying more at a Master’s degree level in Computer Science paid by the Army.
Tshering Lama
She works in a small hotel and still does knitting.
