The last king of Mustang (1930-2016)
This weekend marks the end of 49 days since the death the Raja of Mustang Jigme Palbar Bista. Buddhists believe it takes 49 days to guide the spirit to the next life through prayers.
Holiday cheer from the Himalaya!
We got a batch of holiday cards from some of the schools we support, and they're too good not to share.
Reviving a temple: Final pieces of the Thubchen puzzle
What does it take to revive an ancient temple? Two decades of total commitment, meticulous artistry, and detective work with His Holiness the Sakya Trizin.
Dog day afternoon
In Nepal, every dog really does have its day. During the Kukur Tihar festival, canines get the royal treatment.
Junko Tabei, first woman to climb Everest, passes away
Our condolences to the family of Junko Tabei; she passed away on Thursday at the age of 77. Junko was the first woman to climb Mt. Everest.
Keeping connected in Miao
Villagers in Miao went for years without any access to the internet—or even knowing what a computer could be used for.
Summer's end, the Yartung Horse Festival
Yar tun marks the end of the lazy days of the growing season and the start of the hard work of the harvest. The ancient festival was revived in Lo Manthang about 15 years ago.
Meet the first Loba doctor
When Wangdi was a young boy growing up in a low-caste village near Lo Manthang, he witnessed his sister’s death—something that could have been prevented if there had been medical care available.
Tiger numbers rise, but so does poaching
Wild tiger populations have risen for the first time in a century. But poaching, too, has spiked, and tiger farms are only feeding the demand.
What's cooking in Kahule?
Maina Lama is breaking the mold for women in rural Nepal. She runs a small café in Kahule serving up veggies she grew herself, with help from an AHF-supported women's co-op.