55% of Sherpa Adventure Gear products are made in Nepal
* this number reflects the percentage of units made in Nepal in 2017
Why Nepal?Sherpa Adventure Gear was founded in May of 2003 by Tashi Sherpa, as a living memorial to the unsung heroes of Mt. Everest and to provide social and economic support to his home country. In this spirit, we strive to improve the lives of the people of Nepal through steady employment, quality working conditions and educational opportunities for future generations.
Why Education?We believe Nepal’s youth are the key to future. While access to education and literacy rates in Nepal improve every year, the number of children who attend and graduate from secondary school (grades 5-12) and beyond are low, especially for young girls.
- LITERACY RATESTHE EDUCATION CRISIS FOR NEPALI STUDENTS57.4
Adult literacy in Nepal
89.2Young Adult (15-24) literacy rate male
77.5Young Adult (15-24) literacy rate female
74.2Secondary school (grades 6-12) participation male
66Secondary school (grades 6-12) participation female
Why Women?While many of the young men leave Nepal to send income home, a majority of women and children remain. We see an opportunity to provide women with flexible opportunities for full time or supplemental income.
Men are leaving Nepal To Work:
25%
of Nepal’s GDP comes from abroad
95%
of the overseas employment permits are given to men
Weaving SupportMaking products in Nepal means the world to our communities. By bringing meaningful employment and income to so many, we’re able to make a lasting difference in their lives. As we grow, so will our employees.
Sherpa Adventure Gear FundFor every garment Sherpa Adventure Gear sells, a small donation is made to provide scholarships to children who grow up in remote Himalayan villages.
