Stories from the Himalaya

In their own words

Voices from the field

Read stories of change from the Australian Himalayan Foundation’s programs in the Himalaya. Hear insights and personal stories from beneficiaries about how support from AHF has helped changed their lives.

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Redefining remote: telehealth arrives in the Waku health post

Sitting deep in the Himalaya, the Waku Health Post services the Rural Municipality of Mapya Dudhkoshi, Solukhumbu. Due to its remoteness, access to healthcare is difficult. Recent adoption of telehealth consultations in Waku is bridging the gap and getting people treated.

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Reducing home deliveries: Nirmala’s impact in Waku

Nirmala is affectionately known as “Nirmala Sister” in Waku village. Born and raised in Waku, she completed her schooling and dedicated herself to community service by becoming an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. She is now in charge of the Waku Health Post.

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Teenage guardian turned stellar student

A remarkable teenager named Ram lives in a remote village in Solukhumbu, Nepal. At just 15, he shoulders responsibility beyond his years, serving as the guardian for his two younger siblings, following the death of their father, and abandonment by their mother.

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Meet the Nepali teacher transforming her school environment

At a secondary school, nestled in the heart of Chaulakharka in the Solukhumbu district, stands as a testament to the transformative power of education in rural Nepal. As a vital member of TTQIE initiative, the school has overcome significant challenges to enhance its Early Childhood Education programs. Until recently, the school faced fundamental issues, lacking essential facilities such as proper insulation, child-friendly furniture, and adequate materials for its children.

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School of the Air: Learning by radio broadcasts during Covid-19

In April 2020 when schools closed, many students in remote Nepal had no access to learning. This was because many families in the Solukhumbu live in houses with no internet. Sometimes they don’t have electricity, either. And students can walk hours a day to get to school at all. As a result, as the crisis of COVID-19 grew around the world, Nepal was facing a crisis for students in the Himalaya.

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