Himalayan Trust
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The
Himalayan Trust is a non-profit organization setup by
Sir Edmund Hillary after his successful first ascent of
Mount Everest in
1953. The organization is dedicated to improving the living conditions and economy of people living in the
Himalayas.
Projects sponsored by the HT include:
- Kunde Hospital - Built in 1966 in the village of Kunde just north of Namche Bazaar, Nepal.
- Forestry Programme - nurseries at Phorche, Tashinga and Phurte.
- Khumjung School - Built in 1961 in the village of Khumjung (3,790m/12,435'), sister village to Kunde.
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