Congrats to Pasang! Climber, humanitarian, and now Adventurer of the Year
“I find that mountains are extremely fair, and they don’t differentiate whether you are a man or a woman, rich or poor.” –Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita
Erica and Norbu return to Nepal, six months later
Erica Stone and Norbu Tenzing are on their whirlwind tour of Nepal again, visiting with our partners and projects there.
Bishwakarma Puja
Bishwakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Lord Bishwakarma, the divine architect. It is a tribute not only to those who work in the engineering and architectural community, but also to artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, and industrial workers.
The Great Escape, pt. 2: Return to Lo Manthang
Luigi Fieni, AHF art conservator, returns to Mustang to discover the fate of the gompa wall paintings he has poured his heart into.
Journeys through Lo
Upper Mustang, the former Kingdom of Lo, is a time capsule of Buddhist culture, with sacred sites dating back to the 15th century.
Back in Sindhupalchowk: new books, new school!
After the earthquake, AHF delivers supplies to the badly damaged Krisha Ratna Ganga High School.
Mime over matter
AHF's Bruce Moore explores the resiliency of Upper Mustang in the face of a devastating earthquake.
The hidden toll of living with disability in Nepal
HRDC works tirelessly to rebuild the confidence and social skills of their patients.
More temporary learning centers = more TLC
In the quake-ravaged district of Sindhupalchowk, an estimated 80% of homes were destroyed and almost 2,000 lives were lost. We've ‘adopted’ seven public schools there.
Smarts and heart: twelve village heroines
12 young women from Lalitpur, all STOP Girl Trafficking grads, had enough of living in cramped shacks made from the rubble of their homes. That’s when they sent us their big idea.