We take our Responsibility Seriously

We know that when you make a donation you want your hard-earned dollars to be spent wisely and make a huge impact. Our goal is to exercise strict fiscal responsibility over our operations and ensure that 70% or more of all funds we take in make their way directly to the local Nepalese econony and sponsored children in need, and are not expended on operating expenses or salaries.

Our goals for sponsored Sherpa children are:

1. An acceptable standard of living with adequate shelter, food and clothing.

2. Protection from abuse or neglect.

3. Resources to succeed in school through textbooks, supplies, uniforms and study materials.

4. A free education at the highest quality institutions of learning available in the area.

5. Support in transitioning to adult-hood through assistance in entering college, a scholarship to guide school or support in learning a trade.

We accomplish these goals in the most effective and efficient manner possible by partnering with other charities and schools to deliver services and using trusted ambassadors from within the climbing community who reside in Nepal to administer funds and monitor the progress of sponsored children. In addition, we organize regular trips by a Foundation Oversight Representative who is assimilated into the Sherpa culture and can oversee the administration of our programs in Nepal.

Our Directors are passionate about our mission and are committed to taking a hands-on, proactive role in day- to-day operations. Go to the About Us page to meet founder Wendy Booker and the Board of Directors.

The Other Side of Everest Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization, and your contributions are tax deductible under U.S. tax regulations. The Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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