The Sherpa Foundation
Thu, Apr 25th 2019 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
James doesn't quite climb every mountain
James Lamb spoke and showed videos of how the Sherpas risk their lives in support of people who want to climb Everest. They get paid very little for this. However, having met a monk, Tashi Lama, on one of his trips to Nepal, James set up a trekking agency using local guides. The profits go to help the community and educate the children.
It has been four years since Nepal suffered an earthquake which killed 9,000 people, ruined water supplies and destroyed key buildings. During this time, Durham Rotary have been raising funds to help them and today President Tony Ford presented a cheque for £7,700 to go towards the building of a new medical clinic.
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This committee conducts all the Club’s administrative activities and provides the framework that enables the Club to function effectively whilst promoting fellowship.
moreThe main aim of this committee is to plan and carry out educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of the local community. [now includes fundraising]
moreThe main aim of this committee is to develop and implement educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of communities in other countries.
moreThe main aim of this committee is to develop and implement a strategic plan for fund-raising with the overarching aim that fund-raising should promote fellowship and community service
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