Since the 1960s when Sir Ed built the first school in the Everest region, New Zealanders have been working through the Himalayan Trust to reduce poverty, improve education and health, and bring safe water to remote communities in Nepal.
Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world. Over half the population live on $3 a day or less. Many families often need to walk for hours to reach basic services like safe water, health care and schools.
With the ongoing support of New Zealanders, we’re working to change this and transform lives in the Everest region.
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A message from Himalayan Trust’s chairperson and Ed Hillary’s son.
On the anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest on the 29th of May, 2021, we will celebrate ‘Everest Day’ for my father’s Himalayan Trust. As the chairperson of the board I am proud to continue my family’s legacy and provide essential support to the people of the Solu Khumbu in the Mt Everest region.
The Hillary family has a close relationship with the people of Everest as do many New Zealanders. The close ties between Nepal and New Zealand have held strong since my father summited Mt Everest in 1953 alongside Tenzing Norgay.
So what are we doing for Everest Day? By giving a ‘Fiver for Ed’ you can support education, health and environmental programmes in Nepal, to which Ed dedicated much of his life. If we all give $5 we can make a huge difference to Nepal as they struggle to get through the pandemic and the impacts on their mountain economy.
Thank you for your support.