Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support
Summary
Shangri-La Nepal Foundation has handed financial and livelihood support to 32 families of Nepali mountain workers who died in the Himalayas, under a three-year programme backed by The Juniper Fund. The initiative has benefited more than 84 bereaved families so far and also includes skills training, entrepreneurship support and scholarships for children.
Key Points
- Shangri-La Nepal Foundation organised a Livelihood Support Relief Fund handover programme for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who died in the Himalayas.
- More than 84 bereaved families have received support under the three-year programme launched in 2023 with backing from the US-based The Juniper Fund.
- The foundation handed financial assistance to 32 families, with a total disbursement of NRs 7,855,500.
- The project also provides livelihood training, mountaineering support and scholarships for more than 70 students in grades 11 and 12.
