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05 Himalayan Trust Nepal APR-JUN QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

2019

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. FOUNDER Sir - Sir Edmund Hillary ______

Sir Ed with Sherpas bearing chang and a HONORARY MEMBERS petition for a school.

Norbu Tenzing Norgay Phurba Sona Sherpa DPAC Meeting Held Reinhold Messner Prof. Wolfgang Nairz The District Project Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting was successfully Fabienne Clauss rd Ingrid Versen conducted on the 3 of April 2019 at Hotel Dhaulagiri, Salleri. A total of 11 Manfred Haupl participants attended the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Bir Kumar Rai, who is also the chairperson of District Coordination Committee (DCC), BOARD MEMBERS Solukhumbu. Pasang Dawa Sherpa Chairman Tashi Jangbu Sherpa Vice-chairman Pasang Sherpa Lama Treasurer Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa Secretary Lhakpa Tenji Lama Joint Secretary Ang Temba Sherpa Member Pasang Dawa Sherpa Member Participants at the DPAC meeting in Salleri. Dawa Phuti Sherpa Member Yangji Doma Sherpa

Member

Two Day’s Intensive Workshop Conducted in Junbesi

A two-day intensive participatory planning workshop was conducted at Junbesi High School on the 4th and 5th of April with local stakeholders. The main aim of the workshop was to prepare a long-

term management plan for Junbesi School in an effort to impart quality education to the future

students and find out the ways and strategies for the sustainable management and the

development of the school. A total of 36 participants took part in the workshop. The mayor of Solu

Dudhkunda Municipality, Mr. Namgyal Jangbu Sherpa also attended the opening session. Junbesi

School Management Committee organised the workshop with the technical support from Himalayan Trust Nepal.

Mayor of Solu Dudhkunda Mr. Namgyal Jangbu Sherpa Participants working on group exercise addressing the workshop.

Presentation of group exercise Group photograph of the workshop

Khumbu Visit with the Summit Challenge Team

Himalayan Trust Nepal CEO, Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa, visited with the Summit th rd Challenge team of New Zealand from the 26 of April to the 3 of May 2019. They trekked from

Lukla to Everest Base Camp. They visited Namche and School, where they attended

the cultural reception and then visited Kunde Hospital and observed the hospital. Dr. Kami Temba Sherpa briefed about the Kunde Hospital background and progress and invited all

guests for a dinner reception.

The Summit Challenge Team heading towards Khumjung. The Summit Challenge Team on Sherpa cultural tour at Monju.

The Summit Challenge Team observing the school assesmbly The team taking a break and enjoying the views of the at Khumjung school. surrounding mountains.

Child-friendly Furniture and Teaching Materials Distributed

The child-friendly furniture of Khumjung School was transported to Phaplu on the 4th of May and

thereafter was airlifted to Syangboche on the 13th of May 2019. Along with the furniture, the

teaching materials of Khumjung School and its feeder schools were also airlifted to Syangboche.

The furniture and stationery materials were handed over to the respective head teachers of the

schools.

Similarly, teaching materials for the Solu region were transported to Phaplu and were handed over

to the head teachers of the schools by Himalayan Trust teacher trainer Mr. Bishnu Rayamajhi. He

also travelled to Kharikhola and Takshindu and handed over the teaching materials to the head

teacher of Kharikhola School and Takshindu School. The teaching materials for Bung, Sotang and

Chheskam were handed over by our District Coordinator, Mr. Nava Bahadur Bhujel. The teaching

materials for 60 schools were funded by Himalayan Trust New Zealand.

Classroom furniture of Khumjung School and teaching materials Teaching materials for 60 schools of Solukhumbu ready for Khumbu schools awaiting for air lift from Phaplu airport. to dispatch to Solukhumbu.

Mr. Bishnu Rayamajhi handing over the teaching materials (stationery).

Free Eye Camp Conducted in Kunde Hospital

A free eye camp was organized by Khunde Hospital/Himalayan Trust Nepal with technical support from Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu on the 15th, 16th and 17th of May 2019. More than 800 local people from the Everest region examined their eyes. Pre-screening of potential cataract patients were conducted from Lukla all the way to Thame and Pangboche

by a team of eye specialists. People identified with cataract problems were called to Kunde

Hospital for the surgery. A total of 51 people’s 56 eyes were operated successfully. With their

vision restored, the patients as well as their family members were delighted and expressed their

gratitude to the medical team and organizers.

Patients waiting for their turn to operate eyes. Eye specialists from Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology getting ready to perform cataract surgery.

Patients happily waiving after their successful eye surgery. The staff of Kunde Hospital and eye specialist team from Tilganga Eye Hospital posing for a group picture with the patients.

Dinner Reception Hosted

A dinner reception was hosted by Himalayan Trust Nepal in honour of Rt. Honorable Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Patron of Himalayan Trust New Zealand. On the

occasion, different cultural dances were performed and speeches were delivered. Nearly 120

guests attended the dinner programme at Hotel Yak & Yeti on the 16th of May 2019. The dinner

reception was attended by many distinguished guests, which included Rt. Honorable Helen Clark

and her husband Mr. Peter Davis, Mr. Chris Carter, former education minister of New Zealand, Ms.

Sarah Hillary, Dr. Mike Gill, Diane and John McKinnon, Ms. Sandra Clark, sister of Helen, Ms. Erica

Stone, Mr. Norbu Tenzing, Mr. Bruce Moore, Mr. Mike Dillon, Ambassadors of American, Australian

and German, Mayor of Solu Dudhkunda Municipality, Chairman of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural

Municipality and his team, Chairman of Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone Management

Committee and local leaders. The dinner programme was a grand success.

Rt. Honorable Helen Clark addressing during the dinner Helen Clark along with Dr. Mike Gill, Valerie Julliand and reception program. friends

Mr. Norbu Tenzing and his colleagues from American Sarah Hillary along with Diane McKinnon, John McKinnon, Himalayan Foundation. Sandra Clark and Australian ambassador, Peter Budd.

Inauguration of Monju Community Hall

A grand opening ceremony of the Monju Community Hall was held at Monju on the 18th of May 2019. Rt.

Honorable Helen Clark, former Prime Minister and Patron of Himalayan Trust New Zealand was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. The Deputy Chair of Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, Mrs. Tashi Lhamu

Sherpa along with chairman of Himalayan Trust New Zealand, Dr. Mike Gill and high level delegates from New Zealand were also present. Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa, chairperson of Himalayan Trust Nepal handed over the key and certificate of the community hall to Mr. Furtemba Sherpa, chairperson of Yuba Barsha school, Monju. The chief guest handed appreciation certificates to donors, supporters and contractors. Mrs. Ingrid Versen, Chairwoman of Sir Edmund Hillary Stiftung Germany and Mr. Manfred Haupl of HAUSER Exkursionen International were the donors who provided funding for the implementation of the project. Likewise, Mrs. Phurba

Sona Sherpa from The Greater Himalayas Foundation of USA provided additional fund for the furniture.

Front view of the Monju Community Hall. Inner part of the hall.

The Monju Community standing in queue to welcome Rt. Rt. Honorable Helen Clark inaugurating the Monju Honorable Helen Clark and her team from New Zealand. Community Hall.

Rt. Hon. Helen Clark and Himalayan Trust team from New Rt. Honorable with the Monju Women’s Group. Zealand with Deputy chair of KPLRM.

Khumjung School Management Plan Preparation Workshop Being Held

A two-day-long intensive workshop was being held to formulate a long-term management plan nd rd for Khumjung School from the 22 to 23 May 2019. The workshop was organized by Himalayan

Trust Nepal in collaboration with the Khumjung School Management Committee (KSMC). The main purpose of the workshop was to consult different stakeholders and solicit their ideas for

the preparation of a long-term result based management plan for Khumjung School. The plan

was felt necessary to drive the school management in strategic direction.

Workshop facilitator Mr. Lhakpa Tenji Lama. Participants during the workshop.

SMC chair Mr. Laxman Adhikari and his team discussing Group photograph after the workshop. while performing group exercise

Book Launched

A book written by Ms. Lisa Choegyal and photographer Mr. Sujoy Das, “Everest Reflections th on the Solukhumbu” was launched on the 28 of May 2019 at Dwarika’s Hotel in honour of

Sir Ed’s 100 year birthday. The book was officially released by Rt. Honorable Helen Clark in the presence of more than a hundred distinguished guests. The book was published by

Vajra Books.

Himalayan Trust Nepal produced a documentary film about the Himalayan Trust and Sir Ed was screened for the first time. The documentary depicts the work of Himalayan Trust and how it has transformed the lives of the people in the Everest region.

Rt. Honorable Helen Clark launching the book. Ms. Phurba Sona Sherpa, Mr. Bidur Dangol and his wife, Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Mr. Sujoy Das and his wife Ms. Paula Sengupta during the launch of the book at Dwarikas.

Helen’s Visit to Himalayan Trust Nepal

Rt. Honorable Helen Clark visited Himalayan Trust Nepal office on the 29th of May 2019. HTN

Chair Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa welcomed Rt. Honorable and distinguished guests from New

Zealand. CEO Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa briefed about Himalayan Trust Nepal and its activities to the distinguished guests. NZ Consul to Nepal Ms. Lisa Choegyal, Himalayan Trust

NZ Chair Dr. Mike Gill and guests from New Zealand attended the program.

Helen Clark displaying the poster of Sir Ed that was presented Helen Clark cutting the welcome cake at the HTN office. to her by the Chairman of Himalayan Trust Nepal, Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa.

New Board Member Appointed

Mr. Ang Temba Sherpa from Khunde and Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa from Khumjung have been

appointed as the new board members of Himalayan Trust Nepal.

Mr. Ang Temba Sherpa Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa

Monitoring Visit to Thame School

th On the 20 of May 2019, Chairman Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa, CEO Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Board Member Mr. Lhakpa Tenji Lama and Education Coordinator Mr. Mahendra Bahadur

Kathet visited Thame Hostel Construction Project site and monitored the ongoing progress of

the project. The team met teachers, parents, field supervisor Dipu Sherpa and Indian intern

Prashanthi and discussed about progress and challenges. Suggestions were provided to the

construction. The project is funded by Thame Sherpa Heritage Fund and American Himalayan

Foundation USA. The hostel is planned to complete by December 2019 and will be occupied from April 2020.

Mr. Mahendra bahadur Kathet, Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa, The base of the hostel construction project under progress. Mr. Pasang Dawa Sherpa, Mr. Lhakpa Tenji Lama and Dr. Lhakpa Norbu Sherpa at Thamo.

HTN team at the hostel construction project site Group picture with the students and teachers of Thame Basic School.

Computer Lab Set Up in Junbesi Secondary School

The computer lab inauguration and handing over programme of Junbesi Secondary School was

undertaken in the presence of Rt. Honorable Helen Clark, former Prime Minister and Patron of

Himalayan Trust New Zealand on 28th of May 2019. The lab was jointly set up by the school

management committee, EduTech Nepal and Himalayan Trust Nepal. The ceremony was attended by more than 250 students, teachers and local communities in the secondary wing of Junbesi school. Junbesi school was first established by Sir Ed in 1963. Currently, the school is attended by more than 150 students. The school will be upgraded to grade 12 and vocational

training will be delivered.

Helen Clark being welcomed with khadas by the students of At the computer lab inauguration and handing over Junbesi School. ceremony in Junbesi school

Local community observing the computer lab inaugural The inner view of the computer lab of Junbesi Secondary programme. School.

Centenary Magazine Published

Himalayan Trust Nepal published a centenary magazine on the occasion of Sir Edmund Hillary’s 100 year birthday. The magazine features articles and messages of Sir Ed’s family, friends and various authors relaying their short messages and articles dedicated to Sir Ed and his contribution in the Everest region. The Sherpa and non-Sherpa community of Solukhumbu will celebrate Sir

Ed’s birthday with various programmes throughout the year 2019.

Centenary magazine published on the occasion of Sir Ed’s 100 year’s birthday.

SBTTP Review in Schools

Himalayan Trust Nepal has been conducting School Based Teacher Training Programme

(SBTTP) since 2016 with the funding from Himalayan Trust New Zealand in 11 different

schools of Kharikhola, Juving and Takshindu clusters. Education Programme Coordinator,

Mr. Mahendra Bahadur Kathet and Teacher Trainers, Mr. Ishwor Man Rai and Mr. Bishnu

Kumar Rayamajhi conducted review programmes at Kharikhola Secondary School on the 31st May, Juving Secondary School on the 6th and Taksindu Secondary School on the 12th of June 2019. The review was undertaken in active participation of the respective feeder schools. With this, the three-year-long SBTTP will come to an end by July 2019. This review was necessary to assess the effectiveness of the program from the local stakeholders

perspective.

Students engaged with their classroom activities. Teacher observing the classroom activity of students.

A teacher from Kharikhola Secondary School addressing the Group picture with the teachers during the review program importance of number sense in basic grades during the of SBTTP. review program presentation.

School WaSH Update

The project of School Water supply, gender-friend ly toilet construction and awareness raising

(WaSH) project in Chheskam have been finally completed. Likewise, in Pelmang, the construction of the toilet and drinking water is gradually progressing. 80% progress of the project work has been achieved. The drinking water project at Bung has also progressed by 80%. The software activities such as maintenance training, menstrual hygiene training to raise awareness and orientation programme on personal hygiene have been conducted in Chheskam Secondary School, Sagarmatha Secondary School and Pelmang Basic School. The WaSH project is fully funded and supported by Grand Circle Foundation (GCF) of USA. There is a huge appreciation from the local community to the donor and Himalayan Trust.

Distribution Chamber at Chheskam School. Tap at Chheskam School.

Incinerator at Chheskam School. Distribution Chamber at Pelmang Basic School.

Toilet at Pelmang Basic School. Menstrual hygiene education conducted at Chheskam School.

Incinerator at Pelmang Basic School. Street drama conducted at Pelmang School.

Menstrual hygiene education at Pelmang School. Proper hand washing activity conducted at Bung.

Himalayan Trust Nepal

Dillibazar, Kathmandu Editorial team: Dr. Mingma Norbu Sherpa P.O.Box: 224 Mr. Lhakpa Tenji Lama

Telephone No: +977-1-4412168 Mr. Lakpa Sherpa

+977-1-4414750

Email: [email protected] Prepared by: Ms. Pema Diki Sherpa

Himalayan Trust Nepal Number 05 Apr-Jun 2019