Inside HRDC: World-Class Talent, Clubfoot Breakthroughs
In this blog series, Tom Hayes shares stories from his trip to Nepal with the AHF team. His first piece delves into the history of the HRDC, and how the hospital became one of the most active and successful clubfoot treatment centers in the world.
One Year Later in Thame
One year ago today, the remote Himalayan village of Thame was forever changed when a catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) swept through the valley, destroying homes, a school, a clinic, and cutting off power to the entire region.
Celebrating Everest Day - May 29, 2025
As we mark the 72nd anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, my thoughts are with the Sherpa people and the growing challenges we face.
Emergency Relief for Tibetan Refugees
In the wake of recent cuts to U.S. government aid, the Tibetan community faces fresh concerns over access to food, medical care, housing and education.
International Women’s Day 2025: Honoring Our Friday Teachers
This year, in honor of International Women's Day, we are celebrating our incredible SGT Friday Teachers!
Happy Losar, Year of The Wood Snake!
May the Year of The Wood Snake bring you and your loved ones abundance, prosperity, and happiness. Losar Tashi Delek!
AHF Funding Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to Fight TB and H. pylori
AHF is funding the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for two separate, and timely, projects serving Himalayan communities.
In Their Hour of Need: Thame Emergency Response
Back in August, AHF supporter and alpinist Kevin Sánchez was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic destruction following a glacial flood in the Sherpa village of Thame.
2024 AHF Infamous Annual Dinner
Thank you so much to everyone who made the 2024 AHF Annual Dinner a success!
Because it's there.
On June 8, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine set out to be the first to climb Everest. One hundred years later, narratives about Everest are still haunted by the question of whether Mallory and Irvine made it to the summit.