Everest of Apples is a charity organisation run by Aomori and Akita JET programme participants. Our core aim is to support schools and students in the Himalayan heartland. Since 2002, our main project has been to sponsor the Prajwal Shiksha Sadan English School in Chaughada village (Hetauda Municipality), Nepal.
Our name, 'Everest of Apples', links Aomori and Akita, Japan's apple producing regions, to the communities surrounding Everest. It also embodies our ethos that good deeds and donations, no matter how small, soon add up. In the words of Everest of Apples founder, Richard Paterson, "If everyone gets together and gives a little, great things can be done. If you pile many apples up you can make a mountain."
Indeed, since its foundation four years ago, Everest of Apples has raised over JPN¥4,000,000 (approximately US$37,000 and 2,728,000 Nepalese Rupees). This money, collected though a combination of monthly donations and fundraising events, has been used to provide the students of Prajwal with a school building and scholarships as well as a modern education and a brighter future.
Everest of Apples is also looking to the future. This year we will decide on a school to support for our second development assistance project, providing more students with the chance to reach their peak potential.
Please click on the links to find out more about the actions and events of Everest of Apples.
For information about Everest of Apples Akita 3rd Annual Charity Sumo Taikai, please click here.
