Trekkers and climbers who walk in from–or out of–Jiri: Bupsa Primary School is 20 minutes off of the beaten path. Like all others "off the beaten path" they do not recieve funding from the Hillary Trust or some official organization; thus they are in desperate need of text books, paper, pencils, crayons, library books, art supplies, science supplies such as microscopes, math necessities such as rulers and compass and the list goes on. At the request of my guide, I brought tablets downloaded with math, science, reading, history and English curriculum used in the private schools in Kathmandu plus all the school supplies I could carry. The students and teachers were so appreciative and porters and guides found me on the trail or in tea houses during the next couple of weeks, drapped Khatas around my neck, and thanked me for bringing supplies to their children's school. Some children walk over an hour each way to get to this school and the teachers in this remote area are incredibly hard working and innovative–doing so much with so little–this was truely the most humbling experience of my life and I don't want it to end. If each trekker walking in from Jiri drops off a few school supplies, this project will be ongoing. The school is 20 minuets off the trail, but if you don't have time to walk down to the school, you can leave the school supplies at Everest Lodge which is right on the trail and they will get the supplies to the school. A small contribution will go a long way towards education in this region. Be a part of something special! For more information about what you can donate, please contact me: rosiesrowboat@gmail.com
Set among the trees, Bupsa Primary School has 120 students grades 1-8.
The teachers were estatic at recieving the tablets to use in their classrooms.
The children were excited about the new colorful books and school supplies.
Your donations will spalsh smile on these faces,
and brighten up these classrooms.
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