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 the few areas of growth, many of our youths expressed a keen interest to get involved. Through a dedicated Umbrella Supporter, Mick Bromley of Wilderness Trekking, some of our Youths gained valuable experience in the trekking industry, which further whetted their appetite.

This led to the idea of Umbrella Trekking where rather than having to rely solely on the generosity of others we can give them something in return (a safe, enjoyable and ethical trip) while offering our disadvantaged young adults valuable job opportunities. It gives them a chance to show their skills and give back to The Umbrella Foundation that continues to care for hundreds of children throughout Nepal.