Back To School For Your Child and A Child in Nepal  

We are still in the middle of the Summer holidays, Although the start of school is now in sight. We somehow managed to navigate our way through the holidays, without too much stress. Keeping our children and grandchildren occupied and having fun. With a few tantrums and tears along the way.

When back to school starts in a couple of weeks. Many of us can be forgiven for breathing a little sign of relief when the schools re-open their doors. But did you know that as well as your own children, you can also send a less fortunate child to school too?  

Founded in Nepal in 2003, Sherpa Adventure Gear has made it its mission to educate the children of Nepal and give employment to their parents. Working with the charity Room To Read’s Nepal Education Programme  to implement a literacy programme aimed at improving and empowering the lives of children. Who are at a higher risk of dropping out of school due to cultural bias. A lack of educational resources and for girls, pressures to marry.

Sherpa Clothing

If you are looking for a little late summer holiday wardrobe treat. Make it a wardrobe staple with meaning as every Sherpa item sold means you’ll be sending a Nepali child to school!  The beautifully made collection with its signature endless knot symbol includes sustainably made tees, tops, shorts, fleeces, dresses, roomy shopping totes or yoga/hike tights.

I have had a Sherpa t shirt for a few years, the quality is outstanding. The t shirt still looks new and in shape after numerous washes. I also just received a pair of skorts which is a skirt and shorts in one. The quality is great and so comfortable to wear.

You will also be helping Sherpa achieve its commitment to providing 10 million school days by 2030!

You can read more of the great work being done here.

Added Facts:

• In Nepal, 56% of girls are illiterate with 159,000 primary school age children out of school.
• The rate of girls dropping out of school is higher than boys as their education isn’t seen as important.
• Children are often forced to drop out of school to help labour on family farms from as young as 5 years old.
• Child marriage also relatively common with 37% of girls marrying before they are 18 and 7% before they are 15.