Dear Supporters,
This is the first of the follow up emails on the Climb for the Children of Nepal.
Climb day on Sunday the 27th September was a great success .... I achieved my aim of 12 times up Mt Cooroora in 11 1/2 hours (36kms in total) with many supporters of the cause coming and going and many walking up the Mountain with me once or twice. Everyone who came on the day really enjoyed themselves. It definitely was a huge physical challenge for me but having everyone there kept me going and focussed. Getting to the end of the track on number 12 was definitely the highlight with everyone cheering me, a presentation from NAFA and lastly a fantastic massage from Carol and Gordon.
The total amount raised to date is $9,400 with a few more sponsorships to be collected. There will be an update posted on the NAFA website in the next week or so (www.nafa.org.au) so check it out! NAFA are very excited that more than the required $8,000 for the cost of materials for the classrooms was raised as the additional funds will go towards much needed resources for the children and teacher training.
NAFA have advised Kophu village that the funds have been raised (word is that they are very excited) and Ross and Brenda Hazelwood of NAFA will be taking the funds to Nepal with them at the end of October. They are meeting with the village representatives the first week of November to talk about the building timeframe and also to give them the first instalment of money.
Brenda is making up a poster to explain to the villagers how the money was raised and this will be translated into Nepali once Ross and Brenda get to Kathmandu.
I am flying to Nepal late January 2010 and trekking to the village with NAFA in February to either see the progress of the classrooms or hopefully see the completed classrooms and do the opening ceremony with the villagers. We are all really excited about visiting the village and seeing what a difference it has made to the children's lives. I will be sure to send back photos as it will be a wonderful experience for everyone involved in this project.
I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone for sponsoring me on my climb and helping to raise this much needed money for the classrooms. The support from everyone has been overwhelming and is very much appreciated by me and NAFA.
I will keep you all updated on the progress of the classrooms.
Kind regards,
Kylie Gilbert aka Queen of the Mountain
Fundraising for Nepal
Climb for Children of Nepal : 28 Sept 2009
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Hi All,
Yesterday was the big day for the "Climb for Children of Nepal".I achieved my goal of 12 times up Mt Cooroora in 11 1/2 hours.
It was a fantastic day with lots of supporters of the cause coming and going and some even walking up the mountain with me.
The school in Kophu will be given the wonderful news this week that they are receiving the funds to build the classrooms. Hopefully building will commence in November and finished in February.
I will send another email soon to let you know the total amount raised.
Thanks so much for your support. This couldn't have happened without it.
Kylie :))
Climb for Children of Nepal : 9 Aug 2009
Dear Friends & Family,
Please see attached information on a fundraising event that I am doing to raise money to build 2 classrooms in Kophu, a remote village in Nepal (this village is in the lower parts of the Everest Region where I trekked in April).
As most of you know, Nepal and its people (especially the children) have had a huge impact on me and my life. I have so much respect and admiration for the Nepalese people, in that they have very little and every day is a struggle just to survive, but amidst their hardships they are always friendly, generous, happy and grateful for what they do have.
In June I became a member of NAFA, "a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the physical, social, emotional and economic well-being of people in Nepal, with an emphasis on women & children who live in remote villages or who are disadvantaged and living in large towns". NAFA also organises sponsorships for many Nepalese children and adolescents. www.nafa.org.au
The group of people, who are NAFA, are very passionate about Nepal. They give ALL their time voluntarily and EVERY dollar that is raised goes to helping Nepal. It means a great deal to me to be able to support and contribute to this organisation and help them to help the people of Nepal.
I would like to give something back to this very special country and hope that you will kindly support me in this fundraising event.
Thanks,
Kyliex
PS If you know of others who would be interested in supporting this event please forward this email
PSS If anyone would like to support me on the day (27th September) it would be great to see you at Mt Cooroora ... bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it or even walk up the MT with me once or twice!
Please see attached information on a fundraising event that I am doing to raise money to build 2 classrooms in Kophu, a remote village in Nepal (this village is in the lower parts of the Everest Region where I trekked in April).
As most of you know, Nepal and its people (especially the children) have had a huge impact on me and my life. I have so much respect and admiration for the Nepalese people, in that they have very little and every day is a struggle just to survive, but amidst their hardships they are always friendly, generous, happy and grateful for what they do have.
In June I became a member of NAFA, "a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the physical, social, emotional and economic well-being of people in Nepal, with an emphasis on women & children who live in remote villages or who are disadvantaged and living in large towns". NAFA also organises sponsorships for many Nepalese children and adolescents. www.nafa.org.au
The group of people, who are NAFA, are very passionate about Nepal. They give ALL their time voluntarily and EVERY dollar that is raised goes to helping Nepal. It means a great deal to me to be able to support and contribute to this organisation and help them to help the people of Nepal.
I would like to give something back to this very special country and hope that you will kindly support me in this fundraising event.
Thanks,
Kyliex
PS If you know of others who would be interested in supporting this event please forward this email
PSS If anyone would like to support me on the day (27th September) it would be great to see you at Mt Cooroora ... bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it or even walk up the MT with me once or twice!
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‘Climb for Children of Nepal’
Please help raise funds to take children ...
from a classroom under canvas ... to a classroom of stone & timber ...
My name is Kylie Gilbert and in my quest to make a difference in people’s lives less fortunate than myself, I have challenged myself to climb Mt Cooroora at Pomona as many times as I can in one day on Sunday the 27th September 2009.
In doing this I am attempting to raise $8,000 to build TWO classrooms in the remote village of Kophu in the lower Solu Khumbu region of Nepal (this village has no electricity or other facilities & is 3-4 days walk from the closest road). The money I raise will be donated to NAFA (Nepal Australia Friendship Association) who will oversee and monitor this project. Please take the time to read the attached information on NAFA and all the wonderful work they do for Nepal and its people, or visit www.nafa.org.au
To raise this money, I am requesting people to sponsor me. Sponsor forms can be found as an attachment if you have received this flyer by email, otherwise they can be downloaded from the NAFA website or contact me direct (see details below) and I will forward them on.
The reason I am attempting to raise this money? I have recently visited Nepal for a trekking holiday (Everest Base Camp) and was deeply moved by the Nepalese people, especially the children, and the fact that they have very little and yet are so happy and so grateful for the little that they do have. My experiences in Nepal have made me think more about what is REALLY important in life.
This gift of a proper classroom will make a huge difference in the lives of the children of Kophu Village and I sincerely hope that you will help make this difference by kindly sponsoring me.
In doing this I am attempting to raise $8,000 to build TWO classrooms in the remote village of Kophu in the lower Solu Khumbu region of Nepal (this village has no electricity or other facilities & is 3-4 days walk from the closest road). The money I raise will be donated to NAFA (Nepal Australia Friendship Association) who will oversee and monitor this project. Please take the time to read the attached information on NAFA and all the wonderful work they do for Nepal and its people, or visit www.nafa.org.au
To raise this money, I am requesting people to sponsor me. Sponsor forms can be found as an attachment if you have received this flyer by email, otherwise they can be downloaded from the NAFA website or contact me direct (see details below) and I will forward them on.
The reason I am attempting to raise this money? I have recently visited Nepal for a trekking holiday (Everest Base Camp) and was deeply moved by the Nepalese people, especially the children, and the fact that they have very little and yet are so happy and so grateful for the little that they do have. My experiences in Nepal have made me think more about what is REALLY important in life.
This gift of a proper classroom will make a huge difference in the lives of the children of Kophu Village and I sincerely hope that you will help make this difference by kindly sponsoring me.
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Mt Cooroora is a 439m high volcanic plug. It is a steep and difficult climb with a combination of steps and steep rocky slopes with chains. It is located in Pomona off the Bruce Highway just west of Noosa. The annual King of the Mountain race is held in July where competitors run to the top of the Mountain and back.
Mt Cooroora is a 439m high volcanic plug. It is a steep and difficult climb with a combination of steps and steep rocky slopes with chains. It is located in Pomona off the Bruce Highway just west of Noosa. The annual King of the Mountain race is held in July where competitors run to the top of the Mountain and back.
EK News No 5, July/August 2009
Welcome to EkNews - Ekno Experience’s Volunteer newsletter!
Is it your dream to help others less fortunate than yourself? Volunteering can make that dream happen. Volunteering attracts all types of people and they contribute in different ways. Volunteers make a significant and positive difference in many areas of their host community – whether it is in your own country or in places less well off than your own – such as India and Nepal. It can be through social welfare, education, health or the arts, the host community benefits enormously from the generous input of volunteers who engage in the community. Volunteering has both short and long term benefits for both parties.
Kylie Gilbert from Australia has recently returned from trekking in Nepal and her dream is to return to Nepal again to make a worthwhile contribution. She dreams of working in an Orphanage and teaching children English, here is what she had to say ...
"I have just recently been back to Nepal (second visit) and it has affected me incredibly. I did the trek to Everest Base Camp and also spent a week in Kathmandu and visited a children’s home. All I can think about is going back permanently to Asia to work and volunteer in projects as my life back here now seems so boring and shallow. I would like to do some volunteer work and looking to sponsor a child. And I am researching doing a Diploma in Teaching English. The reason I am writing is that I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all and was hoping you could give me some guidance"
Whether you choose to come to Dharamsala, India or the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, if your dream is to volunteer you will benefit your host community in many ways. As a past volunteer of Ekno Experience correctly put it – "It's not taking time from me – it's me using my time to do the things I love – helping others". As a volunteer tourist in a host community, it is your passport to ‘community engagement’.
www.eknoexperience.com
Is it your dream to help others less fortunate than yourself? Volunteering can make that dream happen. Volunteering attracts all types of people and they contribute in different ways. Volunteers make a significant and positive difference in many areas of their host community – whether it is in your own country or in places less well off than your own – such as India and Nepal. It can be through social welfare, education, health or the arts, the host community benefits enormously from the generous input of volunteers who engage in the community. Volunteering has both short and long term benefits for both parties.
Kylie Gilbert from Australia has recently returned from trekking in Nepal and her dream is to return to Nepal again to make a worthwhile contribution. She dreams of working in an Orphanage and teaching children English, here is what she had to say ...
"I have just recently been back to Nepal (second visit) and it has affected me incredibly. I did the trek to Everest Base Camp and also spent a week in Kathmandu and visited a children’s home. All I can think about is going back permanently to Asia to work and volunteer in projects as my life back here now seems so boring and shallow. I would like to do some volunteer work and looking to sponsor a child. And I am researching doing a Diploma in Teaching English. The reason I am writing is that I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all and was hoping you could give me some guidance"
Whether you choose to come to Dharamsala, India or the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, if your dream is to volunteer you will benefit your host community in many ways. As a past volunteer of Ekno Experience correctly put it – "It's not taking time from me – it's me using my time to do the things I love – helping others". As a volunteer tourist in a host community, it is your passport to ‘community engagement’.
www.eknoexperience.com
KinderHaus, Kathmandu : 12 May 2009
Namaste ...
This is my last day today in KTM - I am so incredibly sad to be leaving. I have had the most amazing life changing experiences in this month and have met so many amazing people.
I fly out tomorrow morning and home late Friday night.
There are so many sad stories here in Nepal - makes me appreciate my life so much. The highlight of my last day was going to the children’s home. I took biscuits and lollies with me for the children. There are 11 children (including the son of the couple who look after the children) ranging from 4 to 10 years old and they are the happiest and most well cared for kids. Bhagwan, who invited me to visit, is one out of a group of trekking guides who support the children's home. He also speaks fluent German and teaches German here in KTM.
I sat with the kids and chatted to them while they did their homework and then we all had noodles for a snack and then we played ball and then it was time to go :o(
I got very sad and tried to hug all the kids - a few hugged me but most were shy and just shook my hand and said thank-you. The youngest of the kids - a little 4 year old girl just stole my heart. She got knocked over on the concrete and she was very upset and I grabbed her and put her on my lap to hug her and comfort her and she snuggled in.
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