Supporting HIMALAYAN mountain workers,
their families and communities.
The Juniper Fund provides cost-of living grants, vocational training, and business grants to empower families to create sustainable businesses.
Anita’s perseverance and constant drive to rebuild her life following the death of her husband have led to the success of her business.
In May of 2017, her husband, Ang Ngima Sherpa died in a fall while working on the world’s seventh tallest mountain, Dhaulagiri. Suddenly a widow at age 31 Ang Pasi found herself reeling after her husband’s death. Learning about the Juniper Fund’s support gave her new hope
Kam Futi Sherpa lost her husband in the devastating 2014 avalanche on Everest. After she completed her cook training, she opened a restaurant, with the help of The Juniper Fund, eager to put her newfound skills to work
