WESTERN COLORADO FRIENDS OF THE HIMALAYAS
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This image, in the Everest region, was taken by Kelvin Kent on one his many treks to Nepal
Making a difference by supporting local communities in Nepal with humanitarian aid, literacy, educational and medical supplies, plus natural disaster relief and child trafficking mitigation
Our Mission is to foster peace by supporting the people of the Himalayan region in beneficial ways, help preserve the culture and provide opportunities for education, basic living necessities and medical resources, plus send aid during times of natural disasters.
Our motto is: PEACE : (Peace, education, aid, compassion, and empowerment)
STOP PRESS
As at September 8th 2026. . If you are visiting this website you will no doubt be aware of the terrible catastrophe that struck portions of Nepal on August 26th, A large avalanche and landslide of rock, ice and snow triggered a collapse of a dam and glacial lake, close to the Tibetan border in the Langtang region. Over 50 million metric tons of material hurtled down 6000 feet of mountainside at 100 mph. This created as much energy as the Hiroshima atom bomb. Rivers downstream rose up to 70 feet, 12 bridges were obliterated, whole villages were wiped out, nine hydro electric power stations were destroyed and roads became undriveable. Our latest stats show that 1,500 have been killed, 5,000 are still unaccounted for and 50,000 are homeless. 350 foreign tourists are still missing.The damage is immense, with most assistance and supplies having to be flown in by helicopters.
Currently the emphasis is focussed on burying the dead, searching for survivors, providing clean water and clothing, temporary shelter, medical aid, and toilet/shower facilities.
Along with many international and other not-for-profits, we are stepping up with immediate financial assistance. Already, $5,000 has been sent and we are appealing, now, for more donations, with a goal of raising a further $10,000 to supplement our present funds so that we can further assess the needs and steer our contributions to specific entities that we trust to be honest, accountable and capable. Obviously, this need has to be addressed immediately.
To donate, please just send a check to: Western Colorado Friends of the Himalayas, PO Box 2022, Montrose, Colorado, 81402. All monies received will be acknowledged with a formal 501(c)3 receipt immediately and we pledge to use your contribution wisely and effectively.
If you have any questions, I will be pleased to answer them.
Kelvin Kent (board member) 970 209 1395.
These images give you an idea of the scale of disaster.
In 2015, we teamed up with mountaineering icon, Pasang Lhamu Akita Sherpa (National Geographic Adventurer of the year) to provide vital supplies to the victims of the devastating earthquake. Now, in 2026, we are doing this again with her and her organization, to deliver family and children's packs direct to the army who will fly them in in helicopters to the most stricken areas.
Our financial help is already on its way.
