AUSTRALIA-BASED Nepal trekking specialist World Expeditions has rolled out six new Nepal programmes focused on rebuilding two schools that were severely affected by the April 25 earthquake in Kathmandu Valley.
The itineraries combine adventure travel to Annapurna, Everest Base Camp, lower Solu Khumbu, Pokhara and Kathmandu Valley with work on rebuilding the two schools – one located in Lura Village in Solu Khumbu and the other at Suspa Kshamawati Village in Dolahka district, north-eastern Nepal.
These trips not only help to ensure children in the village will be able to continue with their education, but also provide work for World Expeditions staff and local people.
Sue Badyari, CEO of World Expeditions, said in a press release that the company had received hundred of queries from people who wanted to come to Nepal’s aid.
“Many of our clients have a profound fondness for Nepal and its people after spending time there, and they are keen to show their support by being personally involved in the rebuild,” she said.
“No particular skills are required to participate in the Re-Build Nepal project – just a willingness to assist. Participants are asked to make a donation to the World Expeditions Foundation to assist with the building material costs and any shortfall will be funded by the World Foundation Nepal Earthquake Fund.”
World Expeditions’ non-profit division, Community Project Travel, will operate the six tours.
For more details, visit www.worldexpeditions.com.
Other international adventure and cultural tour operators have also pledged to stick by Nepal through its recovery.
