Since 2015, the Everest Challenge has raised over £19,000, initially towards rebuilding 5 schools following the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal. In 2016 & 2017 we used funds raised to repair less badly hit schools and to install well-stocked libraries at all 10 supported schools. In 2018 we raised funds towards establishing a Learning Resource Centre in Tansen, to enable us to deliver teacher training, IT training and children's and adult libraries, under a single roof. In 2019 we raised funds to rebuild toilet facilities at one of our supported schools. In 2020/21, although Coronavirus in the UK and Nepal severely curtailed our activities, we completed new toilet facilities at two of our supported schools. 

For 2022, due to logistical issues, we decided to hold the event fully virtually, giving everyone a chance to get their results in at a time to suit themselves! All funds raised were used directly in Nepal on various Teacher Training and School Improvement projects. 2023 and 2024 has seen us focus on improved sanitation and clean drinking water at the remainder of our supported schools in need of upgrading. 

Our fund raising campaign in 2024, 2025 and going in to 2026 is focused on building a dormitory at one of our supported schools, to save some it's pupils having to walk up to 2 hours to and from school each day. The idea is that the dormitory will be community run and we aim to raise £20,000 to fund around 60% of the total cost. The remainder being provided by the community. So far we have raised slightly over £10,000 and the Everest Challenge is our main fund raising event of this year, so please support us either Live at GOAT Fitness or Virtually at anywhere of your choosing.

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