Trek with Umbrella
Trek with Umbrella
Explore the Work of Umbrella Organization Transforming Lives in Nepal
A social enterprise initiative connected to the Umbrella Organization Nepal
Every action you take supports the rescue, care, and reintegration of vulnerable children in Nepal. Through education, safe homes, and strong community programs, we empower children to reclaim their futures with dignity, hope, and opportunity.
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SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION
The Umbrella Foundation is a non-profit NGO and registered charity in Ireland, Holland, UK, USA and Australia working to alleviate the impact of trafficking, poverty and war in Nepal. Established in 2005 in response to the growing number of illegal ‘orphanages’ neglecting children’s most basic rights – food, education, safe shelter, healthcare and love – we are a family-first charity which rescues vulnerable children and reintegrates them with their families and rural communities. When this is not possible, we support them in our homes until such a time as they can stand on their own two...
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EXPERIENCED LOCAL PARTNERS
Umbrella Trekking combines experienced local guides and partner organisations with our young adults who are very familiar with nature and the culture of Nepal with most coming from the Himalaya regions. Our supporting partners are Nature Treks Himalaya (www.nature-treks.com), one of Nepal’s most respectable eco-friendly organisations and they are our fully implementing partners in Nepal for all logistics and arrangements. Nature Treks are one of the leading proprietor of ethical and eco-tourism in Nepal and are affiliated with the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), The Internat...
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HELP UMBRELLA'S YOUTHS
The unemployment rate in Nepal is very high and finding employment, even for qualified candidates, is a huge challenge facing Nepal’s youths. Through our Next Steps Youth & Education Programme Umbrella aims to equip our young adults with the skills and knowledge to give them a head start in the search for a sustainable career.In their final year of school, children take the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations. Upon finishing these, they undertake a volunteer placement in their home village. When results are published, they enter our Next Steps Youth & Education Programme and...
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Umbrella Trekking combines an experienced partner organisation with our disadvantaged young adults, eager to learn
The Umbrella Foundation provides its youths with support for two years after they graduate from secondary school to enable them to gain a greater sense of responsibility and an opportunity to make a life for themselves. Our committed Youth and Education team provides career counselling and visits them regularly to monitor their progress and discuss any issues with them. Our hope is to aid their reintegration back into Nepal society and help them develop skills that can aid their own families and home communities.The Nepali economy is extremely fragile however and with the tourism sector one of...
