750_Yangri – make a statement with us!
On the night of June 14-15, a spring tide destroyed Himalayan Life's Aangri Academic Center (YAC). The place, which has become a symbol of hope for the entire population, was swept away by the floods within a few hours. I was there twice and saw the dedication with which the teachers at the YAC work and how much joy the children have in going to school. For me it is clear: This place of hope and new beginnings cannot be allowed to remain destroyed. Together with you, we will ensure that hope in Yangri does not die!
This picture of mine shows the Yangri Academic Center in 2019. Himalayan Life had a special report prepared to ensure whether the land is safe to build on. And despite the positive report, the tidal wave has now washed everything away.
This picture shows the situation the day after the disaster. Meanwhile, the rear of the two buildings in the red circle and the building on the right in the red circle have also been engulfed by the floods.
Let's set an example together
Every time the Liverpool FC fans celebrate their “You never walk alone” I get goosebumps. What a message from the fans to their team. And how much more do the people of Yangri need exactly this message now – you never walk alone! The earthquake in 2015 had already severely affected the valley. Many people died back then. Himalayan Life is committed to providing long-term help in this valley and breaking the cycle of poverty. For Daniel Bürgi, the founder and director of Himalyan Life, one thing is clear:
«Despite many unanswered questions, one thing is very clear: we will never give up on children in whom hope for a good and fulfilling life germinates. a life in which they can discover and develop their potential.”
Make the difference
Niri is one of around 180 children who go to school at the Yangri Academic Center. She lives in Ri Paar, around two hours' walk from Yangri. Without school, her life prospects are pretty bleak: marriage at 15, illiteracy, no other language except Sherpa, with which she can no longer communicate in the lower part of the Yangrital. School changes everything for her. For them and all the other 180 Niris - and therefore for the entire region - it is vital that the school is rebuilt.
750-Yangri
In order to rebuild the school, new land and buildings are needed, and the tools also have to be purchased. That takes time and money. Himalayan Life dreams of building a high school as part of the reconstruction. The cost framework for this entire project is approximately CHF 750,000. Although this is many times cheaper than a comparable construction project here, it is still a large sum.
But what would it be like if 750 people, families, friends or companies invested CHF 1,000 each in the future of the people in Yangri? That would be doable. and that's why I founded 750-yangri. Help us find these 750 supporters who will invest CHF 1,000 each.
We're getting started by sponsoring the first CHF 1000. Help us find the additional 749 supporters by becoming a supporter yourself and sharing this blog post wherever you can - Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, company websites, etc. The link is www.720.ch/blog/750-yangri
And if you can't contribute CHF 1000, then any other contribution is of course also welcome:
More info
You can find out more about the Yangri Academic Center in the film I produced last year:
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