Climbing 6,354 metres (20,846 ft) up Chopicalqui in the Andes to fund lifesaving Dog Care Kits for families and strays in Paracas, Peru.

100% of donations go to the animals — none to admin or the climb.

️ The Mission: I’ll be climbing Chopicalqui, a 6,354-meter (20,846 ft) peak in the Peruvian Andes.

In January 2026 I hosted my first animal campaign in Paracas where we sterilized 82 dogs & cats in a day. A second sterilization campaign is booked for June, 2026 and is already funded. In Paracas, we noticed most families allow their dogs to roam freely through the town. While many return home each night, very few wear collars or identification tags. That makes it nearly impossible to tell which dogs belong to families and which are truly homeless — leaving local animal charities unable to help effectively. As a result, countless dogs go unseen, untreated, and unprotected.

What Your Support Provides: Every dollar raised will fund Dog Care Kits that bring structure, safety, and compassion to Paracas — helping families and rescue teams care for and identify every dog.

✅ $0 goes to administration

✅ $0 goes to the climb

✅ 100% of donations go directly to the dogs and families of Paracas

⚓ About Me

Usman Raj (Oz Syla)

Born in Kenya and raised across nine countries, I’ve built a life defined by purpose, service, and challenge — from leading data and risk programs in finance to serving my country and climbing high-altitude peaks across the Andes.

I earned my U.S. citizenship through military service and proudly live by core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

️ Mountains Climbed

Chopicalqui – 6,354 m / 20,846 ft (Upcoming Expedition, Peru)

Cayambe – 5,790 m / 18,996 ft (Ecuador)

Yanapaccha – 5,460 m / 17,913 ft (Peru)

Vallunaraju – 5,675 m / 18,619 ft (Peru)

Urus – 5,495 m / 18,028 ft (Peru)