Our Supporters

On this page we would like to acknowledge and thank the many individuals, organisations, trusts and societies that have believed in us over the years, and to pay tribute to some of our real-life heroes, who give so much of themselves for others.  We would not be here today without your dedicated support. 

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Individuals

It would be impossible to list the many, many people who have contributed over the years and who continue to do so, on behalf of the people of Nepal - thank you everyone! 

However, as a gesture of thanks and as an inspiration to others, here we profile just a few of the outstanding individuals who have been working tirelessly for the people of the 'Hidden Himalayas'.  Who would you nominate for this page?

Janet Griffin

Nurse Janet is known and loved across Humla.  Since the very beginning, when Janet and her husband Ken, an engineer, joined the first trek to build, Janet has been dedicated to helping the people of the 'Hidden Himalayas'. 

Janet has been instrumental in setting up each and every health post, she trained and mentored the health workers, and participated in the '04 and '06 health camps, caring for literally thousands of people.

Now retired, Janet is a tireless ambassador for the Trust, raising thousands of pounds for the Trust through talks and other events.

Rosie Swale-Pope

In 2003, adventurer Rosie Swale-Pope set a new world record when she speed-trekked 1700 km across the mountain tops of the Himalayas in just 68days.  Accompanied by a team of Nepal Trust staff, Rosie ran from one of Nepal to the other, raising thousands of pounds for the Trust. 

But she didn't stop there!  Shortly after returning to the UK she set off to run around the world, and now, nearly five years later, she's almost home! 

Read more about Rosie's work for the Nepal Trust

Visit Rosie's website.

 James Hart-Dyke

Royal artist and patron of the Nepal Trust, James Hart Dyke has visited Nepal several times on painting expeditions organised by the Trust.  His work focusses on the physically challenging landscapes of the Himalayas.  More recently he accompanied HRH The Prince of Wales as official artist on several royal tours.

"...he has trekked through difficult terrain, canvases strapped to his back, and overcome altitude sickness to produce painting after painting of snow-drenched mountains and hidden valleys. His is an extreme art.."

Extreme painting, The Guardian, 24/11/04

"He (James Hart Dyke) is to be congratulated for linking up with the Nepal Trust, which does so much good work in education, health care, sustainable energy development and heritage preservation in remote regions of Nepal"

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales

 Visit James' homepage 

Rotary

The Nepal Trust has enjoyed a long standing relationship with Rotary.  Rotary International, Rotary in Britain & Ireland, the Rotary of Nepal and the Rotary Foundation have provided the bulk of our funding since former RIBI President Neill Hill selected the Nepal Trust as his preferred charity in 1998.  More information about Rotary and the Nepal Trust.

Other Trusts, Societies and Organisations

We'd like to acknowledge the generosity of the many other organisations that have supported us.  A full list will be posted shortly.