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YETI Nepal

  • Thank you!

      1 September 2026
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    Or as they say in Nepal Dhanyabaad (धन्यवाद)

    A huge and sincere thank you to all who have donated so quickly and generously. We cannot express our gratitude to you all.

    A couple of days ago, our friends at Umbrella Nepal made their way to one of the affected regions and donated basics like rice and water to the Red Cross for distribution.

    The need for community support will be ongoing for a long, long time to come.

    As the days unfold so too does the nature of the damage done.

    The wave that swept down the river valley was estimated to be between 14 and 30 metres high.

    Some towns are under at least 1.5m of mud and silt.

    Red Cross figures estimate around 93,000 people in the region have been impacted.

    To date over 900 fatalities have been reported.

    Up to 4000 people are believed to be missing (NDRRMA figures). Among those unaccounted for are people from around 30 countries.

    13 hydro electricity projects have been destroyed. Many in these communities relied on the hydro projects for employment.

    Between 10-15, 000 children are estimated to be without access to education with at least 18 schools completely destroyed and a similar amount badly damaged. (UN figures)

    Nepal government initial estimates are of NPR 200 billion worth of damage to infrastructure.

    Once Umbrella has formulated a plan as to how best to support we will send the money we are raising and keep you updated

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  • Rasuwa flooding assistance

      30 August 2026
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    YETI Nepal is raising funds for support of those in the Rasuwa region who have been affected by the devastating floods. Our Kathmandu partner organisation, Umbrella Nepal, has a long history of working in this region. At the moment they are assessing the situation and preparing to assist when permitted.

    We would like to advise our supporters that there is no immediate impact to any of YETI's students however some of our current and former students have suffered wider family losses.

    Our fundraising will go to Umbrella for providing grassroots supplies to those in need. And there is much need. People have lost everything. Winter is approaching in the Himalaya and there will be need for tents, bedding, warm clothing etc as people rebuild their shattered lives.

    In the short term we will be contributing to the provision of food, water, utensil, sanitation and shelter.

    We thank everyone who has given so generously. YETI is a micro-charity but we have a twenty year history of support. All your donations will make their way to Nepal and be used to support those in need.

    Dhanyabhad

    The above image has been taken from the internet from a news site

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  • We did it!

      25 May 2025
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    Gunilla, Phillipa and Linda successfully completed the Tough Gal circuit yesterday. While the day was lovely, the circuit conditions, as promised were very, very muddy.

    We slipped, slid, skidded, waded, crawled, splashed, clambered up hills, over obstacles, through culverts and tunnels, and finally a waist deep, very cold pond.

    But we made it, Together and without injury.

    Thank you very, very much to everyone who has supported us through this event by making donations to our cause - the new learning centre at Waling, Nepal.

    We truly appreciate your contributions and it motivated us when faced with some of those terrible obstacles.

    It's not too late to donate - donations are accepted any time.

    Your support does make a difference and we look forward to bringing you updates on progress.

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  • The countdown is on ...

      21 May 2025

    Two days to go, and the team is getting excited and possibly feeling a little apprehensive.

    Thank you to everyone who has given to our cause - it's a motivator for us when the mud is oozing into our shoes or we face plant into it.

    You've supported us to support the Waling community.

    Thank you so, so much for your generosity to date. We truly appreciate your support

    Follow the video link to see what we are in for:

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  • One week to go ....

      16 May 2025
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    The weather is promising to be fine, cool but dry as our team prepares themselves for the 2025 Tough Gal team challenge. We're getting excited and have just learned there might be a rope bridge in the mix somewhere .... not sure what the team balancing skills are like but as a team we'll work together to support each other through this.

    And that's where our supporters come in - we're doing this all for a good cause (although we hope to have some fun along the way). All money raised through your donations and sponsorship go towards YETI's new project - the building of a community learning centre in the Waling area of Nepal. It's a marginalised community with a low level of literacy and keeping kids in education is difficult.

    With the establishment of a community learning centre students will have a safe space to do homework and continue learning under the guidance of a qualified teacher. And you can play a small part. Just click on the donate button and give a little to our fundraising. It also helps to motivate us on the day!

    A huge thank you to all those who have supported already. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

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  • We're getting down and dirty in the name of fundraising!

      16 March 2025
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    In May three brave and intrepid YETI supporters - Gunilla, Phillipa and Linda will undertake the gruelling 6km obstacle course known as the Tough Gal challenge.

    We're doing this all for a fantastic cause - to raise NZ$600 for YETI's latest project in Nepal - a community learning centre. YETI is undertaking the development of the centre with its partners Umbrella Foundation Nepal. The centre will provide a safe space for homework, literacy projects, computer education and mother and baby health and education.

    The Tough Gal challenge requires us to put our bodies on the line and crawl through mud, haul ourselves up hillsides and wade through ponds of freezing water. We're doing the hard yards - all we ask is that you provide us with encouragement and a small donation.

    We've done the training - Gunilla has cycled around the world. Phillipa runs up and down mountains, and Linda ... well, every team has a weak link ....

    So please support Team YETI and help us reach our goal of $600 which will go towards the YETI Learning Centre.

    Photo shows Linda and Pip looking clean and tidy in Nepal. They won't look like this when they cross the finish line!

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  • Our YETI students

      15 April 2024
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    YETI presently supports five students at different levels of study throughout Nepal.

    Saiman, Oju, Sangita and Alisha are studying at college while Anjali is about to begin her Year 11 studies.

    Subjects range from computers, business, environmental studies and social work.

    Our students are advocates for their communities and use their education to benefit their communities upon completion of their studies.

    Your assistance, through donations, helps us to help them achieve this education.

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  • MS Kundrol Ling

      15 April 2024
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    YETI Nepal works with MS Kundrol Ling in Nepal and accepts donations on their behalf.

    MS Kundröl Ling Nepal is a community organization in Humla, Nepal. It has been established by HE the 7th Kundrol Tulku, Namkha Thrinley Wangyal Rinpoche for the benefit of communities living in the gorges of Himalayas, especially Humla District. We work to empower needy young adults by providing vocational training, especially Computer-related long and short-term training.

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