From small beginnings, and over nearly thirty years, some core values have emerged. As the New Zealand team has developed a relationship with the Indian/Nepali team, we have formed common goals:

• networking with the local people and using their strengths within their own communities
• aiming to invest in people, not programmes
• using resources that indigenous people have but empowered by sponsors’ support.

In New Zealand, we aim to do the same to promote this vital work. Therefore, we work on a voluntary basis, with no paid staff or administration costs. Costs that are incurred are paid for by sponsors – either individuals or businesses.  Every dollar that is given goes to the people in need. The impact is magnified because a New Zealand dollar is worth many rupees; for example, it costs just NZ$200 for a child’s private schooling for one year.

The core team in New Zealand is made up of an extraordinary group of very ordinary people, going about their everyday lives – working, running businesses and raising families. No one is interested in promoting themselves. Kiwis for the Himalayas is like a large family, anybody who wishes to become a part of this team or to find out more about what we do is welcome to contact us by entering details below, or send us an email at contact@kiwisforhimalayas.org.nz

Kiwis for Himalayas Charitable Trust is a registered New Zealand charity (registration number CC24346), The New Zealand and Indian branches of this trust are each audited yearly by independent agencies in their respective countries.

This website is generously sponsored by Kids’ Kampus Childcare in Auckland, proud supporters of Kiwis for the Himalayas.