Club member David Allen first visited Nepal in 2004 and was shocked at how poor the majority of the people were. He decided to try to raise money to help educate children who were in unfortunate circumstances.

He has now visited Nepal several times and with the help of his family has raised around £50,000. The charity ‘Aid for Nepali Children’ was formally registered with the Charity Commission in 2007. See www.aidfornepalichildren.org.uk for further information.

Money raised was put to the following:

• Three decrepit village schools in North East Nepal have been rebuilt and extended.

• Five teachers salaries are being paid.

• Several families in remote villages in North East Nepal and also in Kathmandu are being supported so that their children can continue in education.

• One child in Kathmandu is being sponsored to receive quality private education.

• A small orphanage (21 children) in Kathmandu received financial support to purchase food.

• Clothing has been provided.

• The latest project is to build composting toilet blocks at the village schools.

To raise money David’s wife and daughter have luxurious cashmere scarves and pashminas for sale and David has three audiovisual presentations that he is happy to give to local clubs and organisations.  

1.  The first shows his treks to the Everest region of the Himalayas, entitled    ‘ A Trek to Everest Base Camp’.

2.  The second is titled ‘A Nepali Experience’ and shows Kathmandu and a wedding with a difference (Buddhist).

3. The third entitled “Rural Nepal” is a visit to the village of Upallmudi in North East Nepal

Anyone wishing to support the charity can contact him on 01446 774702 or dadoallen@hotmail.co.uk or via the website www.aidfornepalichildren.org.uk