Building Brighter Futures in Nepal – The SCCT 2024 Charity Trip

Eight volunteers. Two weeks. One incredible cause.

When Nepal experienced a series of devastating earthquakes in 2015, communities across the country faced extraordinary challenges. Schools were particularly hard hit, with 9,000 destroyed or severely damaged. In 2016, our SmithCorp Charity Trust (SCCT) sent a team of volunteers to help rebuild those communities, ensuring that children have proper access to education.

This year, we returned to Nepal to build on that team’s work and again prove what collective passion can achieve.

From breathtaking mountain vistas to life-changing encounters with the children of Kathmandu, this experience was extraordinary. Over two weeks, Andrew, Harriett, Cameron, Sam, Milo, Leigha, Fahima, and Amy worked alongside the New Modern English Academy, to build new school facilities. The building of toilets, a classroom, and a playground meant we could bring functionality, education and fun to the students.

The volunteers visited a local orphanage that houses and provides education to children until they are old enough and capable of finding work. Harriet said of the experience “It humbles you as a visitor and it just humbles knowing that they've got such a good support network.”. Seeing these children made it clear what their hard work was for and the many talented kids that would be impacted by their achievements.

Each day brought its rewards—from the joy of working alongside locals to the laughter and smiles of the children, who often reminded the team why their work was so important. Through these incredible shared experiences, our volunteers came away with memories to last a lifetime, but also a profound sense of accomplishment.

After their hard work, our volunteers also took some time to explore the beautiful country of Nepal and immerse themselves in its vibrant culture. Experiencing the lush forest by way of ziplining, to trying out delicious local cuisine and attending traditional dance performances, our team fully immersed themselves. This trip was not just about giving back but also gaining a new appreciation for a culture they may have never encountered.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the generous donations that the SCCT raised during our 2023 ball, reaching £52,780. We are looking forward to seeing if we can raise even more this year.

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