CLIMB EVEREST 2012

Our Fundraising Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp gives participants the chance to climb the highest mountain in the world and support disadvantaged children living in the Kathmandu Valley.

By joining this trek and hiking 16 days through the Himalayas you will be improving the lives of 14 children living in the Brighter Future Children's Home, ensuring their health, nutritional and educational needs are met fully. You will aslo have the opportunity to visit ancient temples and palaces in Kathmandu, as well as the highest Buddhist monastery in the world!

Everest Trek 20 September 2012 By joining this trek you will part of a unique team of individuals destined for adventure and making a difference in the lives of children in need. Our Nepali partner is a local non-profit organization which runs Brighter Future Children's Home and Shining Stars Children's Home. Unlike many children's homes in the Kathmandu Valley, the children in these homes are well cared for by the staff working there. Many other children in the surrounding area live in appalling conditions, sometimes without adequate food, education or even water. Funds raised through this trek will support the 14 children living in the Brighter Future Children's Home. There are 5 girls and 9 boys, aged from 8 to 18 years who reside in the home. Our partner ensures that their health, nutritional and educational needs are met fully and the funds you raise will help provide ongoing assistance to cover the costs of these needs. Following the trek you will get to visit the Home and meet the wonderful children which just may end up being a bigger reward than Everest Base Camp! Click here for detailed itinerary.

Program Fee 18 Days from US$2,597 Due to the timing of this trek, Volunteer Holidays requires a down payment of 50% (plus the US$97 application fee) to confirm your place in the Everest Trek. What’s included: Accommodation: All participants will stay in hotel/lodges for the duration of the trip. Meals: All meals on the trek. Some meals before and after the trek. Airport pickup: On arrival and departure date. Transportation: Flights to/from Lukla and project visits. Training/Permits: In-country briefing and Sagarmartha National Park Entry Permit. Supervision: In-country staff supervision and expert trip leadership. Support: Pre-departure personal support from your trek coordinator, 24/7 in-country support from partner, necessary porters, rescue assistance, group medical kit, and 24hr emergency line. Also necessary equipment such as sleeping bag and down jacket. What’s not included: International flights, insurance, visas, vaccinations, accommodation before or after the trek, medication and medical equipment if required, gratuities, beverages, laundry, hot showers, snacks, sightseeing in Kathmandu, charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of the trekking company or Volunteer Holidays. We recommend you allow a minimum weekly budget of US $75 for your other expenses such as water, personal items, beverages, and snacks.

Nepali Children's Fund Fee US$2,000 In the months preceding your trek, you will be asked to raise US $2,000 to support our partner organisation. 75% of the money donated will go directly to our Nepal Partner. This money will go towards funding the day to day operations of the Brighter Future Children's Home. 15% will go towards general operational support, 5% will be dedicated towards ensuring that all money sent to community organisations abroad is being used appropriately, and 5% will go towards educating individuals both here and abroad about the specific issues our target communities face (specifically HIV/AIDS, Environmental Destruction, Starvation etc). Please note non-US donors cannot receive a tax-exemption.

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