Pupils at the Bahrabise School for deaf children in Nepal using some of the laptop computers kindly donated by West Wimbledon Primary School and Base for Autism, following a PPUK initiative. The Bahrabise school was built and is operated by our associated charity Community Action Nepal, using donated funds. Unfortunately in Nepal there is […] Read more »
Tragic Events on Everest
Porters Progress is saddened by the recent deaths on Everest and our thoughts are with the families of the guides and porters who have died this week. While events like this happen our work is not done and we continue to try to increase the safety and health of all who work in the mountains. […] Read more »
Latest update from the Porter Rescue Shelter
We’re so thrilled to be able to show you these brand new photos showing the incredible progress that has taken place at the Porter Rescue Shelter at Gokyo. These guys have been working furiously to get this project finished and just maybe, it might be in action at the start of this upcoming trekking season. […] Read more »
Amazing Progress at Gokyo Shelter
We have just received the latest photos taken by Gobinda Sharma, CAN’s Technical & Liaison Officer, which demonstrate the spectacular progress of the Gokyo Porter Rescue Shelter. We think you’ll agree it’s looking great! Read more »
Jo Chaffer on the BBC!
Here Jo Chaffer on the BBC talking about the growing problem of inexperienced porters working in Nepal: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22991336 Read more »