Two Passes. Everest Base Camp. One Mission.

Two Passes. Everest Base Camp. One Mission.

A fundraising trek for dZi Foundation — Nepal · Khumbu Valley · Fall 2026

A fundraising trek for dZi Foundation — Nepal · Khumbu Valley · Fall 2026

Every step we take this October carries a purpose beyond the summit. We're trekking 18 days through the heart of the Khumbu Valley — crossing Renjo La and Cho La, standing at the foot of the world's highest mountain — and raising money for communities in Nepal who need it most.

Your donation helps us reach our individual $500 commitment towards a $10,000 total goal and supports dZi Foundation's life-changing work across Nepal.

Every step we take this October carries a purpose beyond the summit. We're trekking 18 days through the heart of the Khumbu Valley — crossing Renjo La and Cho La, standing at the foot of the world's highest mountain — and raising money for communities in Nepal who need it most.

Your donation helps us reach our individual $500 commitment towards a $10,000 total goal and supports dZi Foundation's life-changing work across Nepal.

100% of funds go directly to the dZi Foundation.

100% of funds go directly to the dZi Foundation.

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ABOUT THE CAUSE

RAISED SO FAR

ABOUT THE CAUSE

The dZi Foundation has worked in Nepal for over 20 years.

The dZi Foundation has worked in Nepal for over 20 years.

dZi builds water systems, critical infrastructure, and economic pathways for some of Nepal's most marginalized communities — across the Koshi River Basin, from the middle hills to the Terai plains. Their programs have already reached over 61,000 people, and they're working to reach 33,000 more over the next three years.

Every trekker on this journey will be raising a minimum of $500 before setting foot on the trail. The money goes directly to dZi and their partners, so that the next generation in Nepal has the foundation to thrive.

dZi builds water systems, critical infrastructure, and economic pathways for some of Nepal's most marginalized communities — across the Koshi River Basin, from the middle hills to the Terai plains. Their programs have already reached over 61,000 people, and they're working to reach 33,000 more over the next three years.

Every trekker on this journey will be raising a minimum of $500 before setting foot on the trail. The money goes directly to dZi and their partners, so that the next generation in Nepal has the foundation to thrive.

A gift of $100 equals approximately half of the annual income of a typical Nepali farmer.

A gift of $100 equals approximately half of the annual income of a typical Nepali farmer.

THE TREKKERS

Help us reach our collective $10,000 goal in support of dZi.

Each participant is raising at least $500 to earn their place on the trail.

Mike Werner & Carol Viau   ·   Matt Kamper & Kerstin Weule   ·   Tracee Metcalfe

THE TREKKERS

Help us reach our collective $10,000 goal in support of dZi.

Each participant is raising at least $500 to earn their place on the trail.

Mike Werner & Carol Viau   ·   Matt Kamper & Kerstin Weule   ·   Tracee Metcalfe

Thank you for joining the dZi community. Together, we're working with communities in the remote mountains of eastern Nepal to achieve shared prosperity by eliminating barriers to basic needs, fostering opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, and building capacity to catalyze transformational change.

Thank you for joining the dZi community. Together, we're working with communities in the remote mountains of eastern Nepal to achieve shared prosperity by eliminating barriers to basic needs, fostering opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, and building capacity to catalyze transformational change.

Your gift makes this work possible!

Your gift makes this work possible!

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Curious about dZi?

The dZi Foundation (pronounced ‘zee’) is named for ancient Himalayan beads that bestow health and prosperity on their wearers – a sentiment that has guided our work for the last 27 years. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable community development and eradicating extreme poverty in remote areas of Nepal.

We envision a world of inclusive, thriving, and resilient communities that have achieved shared prosperity on local terms. We partner with local communities in Nepal to achieve shared prosperity by ensuring access to basic needs, catalyzing inclusive economic growth, and creating an environment for lasting change.

The dZi Foundation (pronounced ‘zee’) is named for ancient Himalayan beads that bestow health and prosperity on their wearers – a sentiment that has guided our work for the last 27 years. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable community development and eradicating extreme poverty in remote areas of Nepal.