Project status: Ongoing

About the project

Over 1700 Sherpa people living in two villages in Nepal near Mount Everest have no internet access as they are unreachable to traditional operators. With a lack of access to essential services such as healthcare and education and with tourism on the decline due to climate change, the livelihoods of these tourism-dependent people are being impacted. The project is divided into two phases. 48percent will contribute to capacity building among the locals during their digital transition.

Updates

Phase two is yet to start.

About the partner

The Internet Society works towards the internet being a global technical infrastructure. Through collaborations in supporting and promoting the internet, they aim to ensure that the internet enriches peoples lives, and be a force for good in society. The Internet Society's goal is to ensure that the internet is an open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy platform and tool.

Visit their website here to learn more about them.