dZi Foundation: Spread the Love


Every time I visit the Himalayas, my love for the people and mountains seems to deepen. The warmth and generosity of the guides, porters, and mountain communities stay with me long after I’ve returned.

Today, Valentine’s Day, I’m taking a moment to express my gratitude as a longtime ambassador for the dZi Foundation. dZi (pronounced ‘zee’) works in partnership with remote mountain villages in Nepal to achieve prosperity by eliminating barriers to basic needs, growing sustainable livelihoods, and building rural capacity. With dZi’s experience and the community’s leadership, they’re creating futures full of opportunity.

Visit https://dzi.org/ to learn more about the rich history and impact of the dZi Foundation, or go directly to https://dzi.org/make-a-donation/ to support a more prosperous Nepal. Thank you, and Happy Valentine’s Day!


A rural mountain community nestled into the foothills of some of Nepal's tallest peaks. Credit: Timmy O'Neill.
A rural mountain community nestled into the foothills of some of Nepal’s tallest peaks. Credit: Timmy O’Neill.
Camp below the summit of Ama Dablam (22,349') with prayer flags lining the sky. Credit: Timmy O'Neill.
Camp below the summit of Ama Dablam (22,349′) with prayer flags lining the sky. Credit: Timmy O’Neill.
Women cutting pipes during an orientation session hosted by dZi as part of a clean drinking water project. Here, locals learn to perform basic construction tasks on their own as well as how to address any future disruptions in the system. Credit: dZi Foundation.
Women cutting pipes during an orientation session hosted by dZi as part of a clean drinking water project. Here, locals learn to perform basic construction tasks on their own as well as how to address any future disruptions in the system. Credit: dZi Foundation.

 

 


Featured image description: Erik and teammates Nawng Chongba and Kami Tenzing in front of Lobuche (20,075′) with prayer flags strung above our heads. Credit: Kami Tenzing.