Explore/Support/Updates

Altitude Project, altitudeproject.ca: A Canadian nonprofit that supports schools in Upper Dolpo, Nepal. They are the primary school sponsors for my village, Karang and my sister’s village in Tiling. I volunteer to help write their newsletters which help funds the schools in Dolpo.
ROKPA International, rokpa.org: Provides shelter, food and education for Nepali children from poor backgrounds. ROKPA was the nonprofit that helped me and my family.
Himalaya Current, himalayacurrents.org: A nonprofit in USA that brings solar energy to Dolpo so people can have basic electricity to run schools and medical clinics in villages.
Shree Mangal Dvip School (SMD): https://himalayanchildren.org/ : Provides free education and housing for many Himalayan children. They are current sponsors for my niece and other Dolpo relatives.

Please donate directly to nonprofit list above on their websites not to me.

I am a self-employed and I support myself through my creative work.

Yak Girl: Read my memoir , Yak Girl and write a review of the book on Amazon. This is a huge help in getting me up in the ratings so I can get seen by a much bigger audience!
Etsy Shop: Purchase my art, jewelry, and signed Yak Girl books on my Etsy Shop.
Venmo and Paypal: For direct sales, tips/contributions for my creative work and presentations.
Book for an event: Invited me to be speaker for your events. I am currently available for online and in person presentations.
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Thank you for all your support, encouragement, and inspirations!

😊 Dorje Dolma/Yak Girl

Dolpo Language and Culture Lessons with Lhakpa : If you are interested in learning the Dolpo language or culture, my sister’s fiancé, Lhakpa offers classes both online and in person in Nepal. A class ideal for Dolpo visitors. Lhakpa Gurung, a first-generation learner from Dolpo, Nepal, has taught the Dolpo and Tibetan languages to students and researchers, including a PhD candidate from Yale University. A former co-student at SIT Nepal: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples program, he shares his deep cultural and linguistic knowledge to help others connect with the Himalayan heritage. To book a class, email Lhakpa at lhakpagurung21@gmail.com
Dolpo Crafts: Dolpo bags, traditional and modern style bags.