In general yes, it is safe to travel to Nepal. However it is helpful to keep some points in mind. Since the Earthquake of April 25th 2015 some buildings have been damaged and are structurally compromised. In some of the trekking areas, although the “path” is open the lodges along the way…
In general yes, it is safe to travel to Nepal. However it is helpful to keep some points in mind. Since the Earthquake of April 25th 2015 some buildings have been damaged and are structurally compromised. In some of the trekking areas, although the “path” is open the lodges along the way have been damaged and may not be wholly…
There is a variety of how you can “help” Hands with Hands!
• Donate - every amount is helpful!
• Fundraise – create your own initiative & add to our calendar of events
• Adopting a project – we continue to add to our project list that you can directly fund
• Inspirational Charity Treks – create your own adventure in Nepal
•…
Please do not send any goods/clothes/food/tents to Nepal. Especially since the Earthquake the not so great postal system is ever further compromised. If you send something it will not arrive to us in tack and will require one of our staff to pay money for what is likely to be an empty box.
One thing that is helpful to bring is quality reference books, for example (recent) encyclopedias, general information books that can be used in school libraries especially for the higher age groups - most books in the schools were totally destroyed. It is generally not helpful to bring clothing items as clothing can be obtained cheaply here, but leaving your own…