Australian Himalayan Foundation

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the people most in need in remote areas of the Himalaya by partnering with local NGOs.

Life in the Himalaya

Why our work is important

For many Australians, the Himalayan hinterland is an adventurer’s playground. However, for the remote communities in Nepal, Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya, access to basic health and education services is often out of reach and climate change poses a growing threat to Himalayan communities and livelihoods.

With families facing serious challenges such as poverty and natural disasters, supporting inclusive and sustainable programs is key to elevating the quality of life and enabling people to pursue their potential.

Australian Himalayan Foundation Programs

How we work

Our approach

Discussion in a Nepalese health center. A woman in traditional attire sits while facilitators take notes and smile

The Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) choses to partner with local organisations in Nepal, Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya who have strong links with the communities we work in.

Our programs are concentrated on remote regions where the quality of basic services require strengthening as resources are limited and geographical constraints restrict their access.

We focus on community and local government priorities to achieve sustainable improvements in education, health and environmental conservation, and address impacts of climate change.

We have a long-term view and support our local partners to develop their organisations, ensuring they are well equipped to deliver effective and inclusive programs. 

Join the Yak Pack

Be a part of the Yak Pack, our community of monthly givers. Starting at just $5 a month, signing up to the Yak Pack is an easy and accessible way to support AHF.  By joining the Yak Pack, you will enable us plan and deliver long-term, sustainable projects, knowing that we have your ongoing support.

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Stories from the Himalaya

Snow leopard conservation: changing perspectives through livestock corrals in Ladakh

Thukjey, a resident of Kumic village shares how livestock corrals are protecting livelihoods and promoting peaceful coexistence with snow leopards in the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh.

Women's health: how a birthing centre delivered change

Female community health volunteer Radhika shares her first hand account of how birthing centres have transformed women's health in remote communities of Nepal.

About the Australian Himalayan Foundation

AHF was founded by a group of mountaineers who saw firsthand that while the Himalaya is a place of breathtaking beauty, it is also a place of extreme disadvantage, poverty and hardship for many. We have been working for the last 22 years to deliver long-term, sustainable change to the most vulnerable communities.