Chheji’s Scholarship

Chheji is the daughter of our dear Sherpa friend Ngawang. One of his son’s name is Chhewang.  Ngawang began as a sherpa in 2013.  In this capacity he is a guide for people going to places such as Everest Base Camp.    At that time he did an outstanding job of working with the group.  People were moved by his amazing organization skills and consistent attentiveness (even carrying trekkers too weak to walk on his back) PPS supported him in school for English and guide training in the past.  He works as a carpenter but it is very hard to make any income even working 12 hour days, 7 days a week, at a distant location for over 3 months at a time.  He has two children of his own. In addition he cares for his nieces. His sister died unfortunately in her 30’s. 

Government schools are substandard in Nepal. The teachers often are not paid so they don’t show up. There are no supplies and huge class numbers. To get an education it is necessary to go to a private school. That is a five hours walk as there are no roads from Ngawang’s village.

Chheji in 2018 was 12 years old.  His son was 6. To make this transition they will need to be tested and basically start her education over as the government school system has done little to prepare her.

The private school only costs about $1000/year.

To support this project any amount is helpful.  PPS felt it critical enough to help Ngawang and his children. They have already committed to the project without knowing how to sustain it. He has a third child still waiting for sponsorship. Therefore, especially if you are able to make a yearly or monthly commitment any amount will be helpful.

For more information contact Rick at [email protected].

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Bipasha’s Scholarship

In a world that often feels fast-paced and indifferent, there are people quietly battling impossible odds. People whose faces we may never see, but whose stories are waiting to be heard. Bipasha is one of those people. A young girl with dreams as big as the mountains her grandfather climbs, she faces challenges every day that many of us could never imagine. Bipasha’s grandfather, Galjen Tamang, has spent years trekking through the rugged terrain of Mount Everest’s base camp, working tirelessly to support his family. He’s a man whose heart is as vast as the landscape he traverses, and he’s done everything he can to give his family a better life. But now, he needs help to ensure his granddaughter, Bipasha, has the chance to build a brighter future. When Bipasha was growing up in their small, remote village, access to education was a luxury few could afford. But Galjen believed in her potential. He saw in her a bright, loving, and incredibly talented child who deserved the chance to pursue something greater than the life she was born into. Moved by the need for education, Galjen made the decision to bring Bipasha to his home in Kathmandu, far from the isolation of their village, so that she could attend school.

Bipasha’s story is not just only about one little girl; it’s about the opportunity for women and girls to rise above their circumstances through education. When girls are educated, they are more likely to become leaders in their communities, improve the lives of their families, and contribute to their country’s growth. We believe in empowering women, and education is the first step toward that empowerment.

By helping Bipasha stay in school, we are not only investing in her future but in the future of many other girls who, like her, dream of a life beyond the hardships they were born into. We strive to support women in education because when they succeed, they transform not only their own lives but also the lives of those around them.

Together, we can give Bipasha the gift of education and the opportunity to transform her life and the lives of those around her. We can help ensure that her bright future is not overshadowed by the challenges she faces. Let’s come together to support her, to support Galjen, and to support a better future for all women and girls in Nepal.

No donation is too small. Every bit helps bring us closer to ensuring that Bipasha and girls like her can break free from the cycle of poverty and reach for their dreams.

Thank you for your compassion, your generosity, and your belief in the power of education.

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