Dawa Dachhiri Sherpa was born on November 3, 1969 in Taksindu Solukumbu, Nepal.

Dawa's dream was to discover new horizons and travel the world. His arrival in Europe and his achievements make him a trail icon with an impressive track record. Since his first victory in 1998 on a stage of the Verdon Marathon, he has won more than 100 races, including the Annapurna Trail, L'Ardéchois, Le Tchimbé Raid, Trail Ubaye Solomon, Les Templiers....

His career as a sportsman was a way of encouraging tourists to discover his region. He organised humanitarian actions for schooling, housing children and welcoming the elderly in a community house at 2700m. His personal and family experiences have enabled him to raise awareness of the humanitarian problems that Nepal is suffering, especially after the earthquake in April 2015.
The Foundation supports the senior citizens' community centre with clothing, medicines and a cash donation

The Chiwong  Monastery in Phaplu - Nepal

Das Chiwong-Kloster liegt auf einem Felsen in einer Höhe von ca 3000m - eine 3-stündige Wanderung vom Flughafen Phaplu entfernt - im Solu Khumbu-Distrikt im Osten Nepals.

Solu Khumbu bezeichnet die unteren und oberen Täler der Everest-Region und ist die Heimat des legendären Sherpa-Volkes. Das Solu Khumbu ist das Tor zum Mount Everest (8.848 m), dem höchsten Berg der Welt, mit herrlichen Sonnenaufgängen im Himalaya, goldenen Sonnenuntergängen, einer grandiosen Natur und dem Tanz der Gebetsfahnen im Wind.

Die Sherpas betrachten das Solu Khumbu als Beyul - ein heiliges Tal. In diesem abgelegenen Teil Nepals an der Grenze zu Tibet überlebt der Buddhismus mit einem tiefen Glauben.

he monastery offers a school with boarding facilities and organises scholarships for pupils who would otherwise be denied this educational opportunity.

We support the monastery with clothing, medicines and a financial donation.