The Himalayas: Nepal

Seeds of Hope | WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT & AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM

$52,378 RAISED SINCE 2022

Background

This November 2024, Trek Relief returns for the third year to support The Small World in the transformative Seeds of Hope project in Nepal's Himalayan communities.

This locally-driven program empowers primarily rural women by setting up support networks, orientation programs, training workshops, and sustainable agriculture initiatives such as the implementation of greenhouse tunnels and seed distribution. These women are even starting to generate their own income by selling excess produce to neighbors and local markets.

Participants will help create sustainable agricultural solutions, including building greenhouse tunnels and implementing advanced farming techniques. By participating, volunteers contribute to critical United Nations Food Systems Summit action areas. We aim to benefit over 500 families with seeds, training, and leadership programs, fostering resilient food systems and financial relief amidst severe economic hardships.

Join us in this conscious, challenging, and community-oriented adventure, delivering impactful aid and empowering local women and communities.

- Tax-deductible donations to support Trek Relief’s programs
- Volunteer work and financial energetics for the local community
- An embodied experience of what we mean to travel consciously
- Food, accommodations, land and air transportation within trip dates
- Premier trail services with top-notch trekking guides, porters, and chefs; comfortable glamping accommodations including thick mattresses, down sleeping bag, liner, and basecamp lounge jacket, and necessary permits and entrance fees.
- Airfare to/from Kathmandu (KTM)
- Nepal Visa On Arrival
- Required travel/health insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation
- Tips for our local guiding team

Upcoming Trips

Seeds of Hope × Himalayas: Pikey Peak

November 17-28, 2024 (12 days)

$1,625 TRIP COST

  + $1,625 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

= $3,250 (USD) MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION

Any extra funds that are raised will help us power the passionate service projects that we carry out around the globe.

Donations to Trek Relief are tax-deductible as permissible by law.

General Itinerary

Nov 17: 4 PM welcome briefing & dinner in Kathmandu
Nov 18: Jeep ride to Solukhumbu (lower Everest region) and local homestay
Nov 19: Volunteer and local homestay
Nov 20: Volunteer and local homestay
Nov 21: Volunteer and local homestay
Nov 22: Pikey Peak teahouse & camping trek
Nov 23: Pikey Peak teahouse & camping trek
Nov 24: Pikey Peak teahouse & camping trek
Nov 25: Pikey Peak teahouse & camping trek
Nov 26: Domestic flight back to Kathmandu
Nov 27: Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites; farewell dinner
Nov 28: Check out

*This program includes one domestic flight, with an optional add-on helicopter excursion to Everest Base Camp ($1,300 per person, minimum of five people needed).

- ASAP: please let us know your intent to join us by signing up below.
- 1 month prior: Donate/raise the deposit of $325.
- 2 weeks prior: Donate/raise the remaining minimum contribution of $3,250 USD.
Please note:
- Group size: 6-15 due to budget and flight limits.
- We currently do not offer refunds, but we do provide a credit towards a future trip with us in case you are unable to attend.