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Starting class 11 & 12 in Nunthala, Sholukhumbu

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Introducing "Mero Prayas" Campaign

Hello, my name is Ang Gelu Sherpa, and I'd like to share with you the heartfelt mission behind my project, "Mero Prayas" (which translates to "My Effort"). I currently reside in New York, but my roots are deeply connected to the picturesque village of Nunthala, Sholukhumbu, nestled in the serene landscapes of Nepal.

My journey towards "Mero Prayas" began with a humble background. Limited access to education in my village compelled me to move away from home at a young age, travelling nearly 5-6 hours to distant school. There, I found solace in a school named "Junbesi Secondary School" where I was provided with lodging, food, and clothing on a weekly basis. It was a challenging but essential step towards pursuing education.

After completing my schooling level education from Junbesi Secondary School in 1988, I ventured beyond my district, setting my sights on the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, for further education.

In 1996, with the help of kind-hearted individuals, I embarked on a journey to America and found my new home in New York, specifically in Jackson Height, a community of Sherpa people numbering around 9,000 to 10,000.

My passion for music has been an enduring part of my life. I began participating in school plays and, by the 7th standard, acted alongside renowned celebrities like Hari Bansha Acharya and Manda Krishna Shrestha in TV serials. I even had the privilege of appearing in Hollywood movies.

I take pride in being the first artist to record Sherpa songs, a project by Himalayan Sherpa Sanskriti. As a vocal artist, I've lent my voice to many music directors. Notably, I organized the inaugural World Nepali Music Award in New York, becoming the only Nepali artist to do so.

Furthermore, I aspire to share the gift of music with the children in my village who dream of pursuing a career in this field

Why "Mero Prayas" Matters?

The inspiration for "Mero Prayas" arises from my profound belief in the transformative power of education and the stark lack of proper educational opportunities in rural Nepal, including my own village.

In our village, dedicated villagers put in hard work to develop a strong skill set. However, the challenge arises when they need to leave our community to complete their 12th grade education and graduate. Naturally, families are concerned about sending their young children to the city, resulting in a higher dropout rate, especially among girls. As a result, our Sherpa community fails to reach its full potential.

By providing our students with the opportunity to pursue their studies locally for an additional two years, we can significantly enhance their life prospects. When they reach the age of 18, they can transition to the city, working to support themselves while continuing their education. With time, many of them will have the chance to fulfil their dreams, whether that means becoming doctors, engineers, artists, or pursuing any other career they aspire to.

While Taksinghu Secondary School in my village provides education up to the 10th grade, I dream of extending it to at least the 12th grade. The school already boasts good infrastructure but grapples with a shortage of qualified and quality teachers.

Hence, the crux of "Mero Prayas" is to raise funds to employ skilled educators and provide them with the remuneration they deserve. Currently, the school relies on government funds and donations from compassionate individuals. I initiated a fundraising concert, also named "Mero Prayas," featuring Nepali artists, and the response was heartwarming. We raised 14 lakhs during the event, and a pledge of another 4 lakhs, which would total 18 lakhs.

The project is managed by a committee led by Chongba Lama Sherpa, an ex-student of the same school, other alumni, teachers, parents, and locals. Our goal is to secure 1 crore NPR, and we are actively seeking your support through this GoFundMe campaign. One hundred percent of the collected money will go directly to the fund.

The Birth of "Mero Prayas"

The seed of this project was sown when I was hospitalised for some weeks,, where I reflected on my village and a burning desire to enhance education for its children. I firmly believe in the virtues of benevolence, philanthropy, and good deeds. To me, education is the most valuable wealth one can possess.

My vision is to provide underprivileged students in my locality with the opportunity to begin their educational journey and eventually pursue careers in the capital, unburdened by financial constraints. I firmly believe that even small contributions can catalyse life-altering transformations.

A Heartfelt Thank You

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported and continue to support the "Mero Prayas" project. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of countless children in my village and beyond. Education is the key to a brighter future, and your contribution can help unlock that potential.

Join me in this noble endeavour, where every donation, no matter how small, can make a world of difference. Together, we can empower dreams and inspire a generation through "Mero Prayas."

Open your heart and pour some love and support for underprivileged students. Your every single penny will bridge the way to a bright education and future for our students.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, we can light the path to a brighter tomorrow.
Feel free to contact me with any questions directly at:

Ang Gelu Sherpa
Queens, New York
Phone: [phone redacted]

Also in Nepal:

"मेरो प्रयास" परियोजना परिचय

नमस्ते, मेरो नाम आङ गेलु शेर्पा हो, र म मेरो परियोजना "मेरो प्रयास" बारे केहि भन्न चाहन्छु । म वर्तमान मा न्युयोर्क मा बस्दैछु, तर मेरो मूल घर सोलुखुम्बु जिल्लाको नुनथला हो।

मेरो गाउँमा गुणस्तरीय शिक्षाको अभावले म ३ कक्षा सम्म मात्र पढ्न पाएँ। जसले गर्दा म आफ्नो गाउँ छोडी ५ देखि ६ घण्टा हिडेर जुनबेसी माद्यमिक बिद्यालयमा पढ्न जानु पर्थ्यो। त्यहाँ हप्ता भरिको खाना र कपडा लगेर बिद्यालयमा पढ्नु पर्थ्यो।

वि. सं. २०४५ मा मैले जुनबेसी माद्यमिक बिद्यालय बाट एस.एल सी. पास गरे । त्यसपछि, मैले नेपालको राजधानी काठमाडौं पुगें। र वि. सं २०५३ मा केहि विदेशी सहयोगीहरुको कृपाले म अमेरिका जाने मौका पाएँ। हाल म न्युयोर्कको जेक्सन हाइटमा शेर्पा समुदाय मा बसोबास गर्छु।

संगीत मेरो जीवनको अभिन्न अंग हो र संगीत प्रति मेरो प्रेम बाल्यकाल देखि नै सुरु भैसकेको थियो। बिद्यालयमा संचालन हुने नाटकमा म भाग लिन्थे। फल स्वरुप कक्षा ७ मा म हरिबंश आचार्य र मण्डा कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ जस्ता प्रसिद्ध कलाकारसँग काम गर्ने मौका पाएँ। साथै मैले हलीउडमा पनि केहि सिनेमामा आफुलाई चिनाउन सफल भए।

म आफुलाई शेर्पा गीतहरु रेकर्ड गर्ने पहिलो व्यक्ति भएकोमा गर्व छ। विशेष गरी, मैले नै केहि सहयोगी हात हरु द्वारा न्युयोर्कमा पहिलो विश्व नेपाली संगीत पुरस्कारको आयोजना गरे।


"मेरो प्रयास" किन महत्त्वपूर्ण छ ?

हाम्रो गाउँमा, मान्छेहरु सँग दक्ष सीप छ तर समस्या त्यसबेला उत्पन्न हुन्छ जब उनीहरु गाउको विद्यालयबाट एस एल सी पास गरी कक्षा १२ पढ्न गाउँ बाट बहिरंछन। र परिवारको हेरचाह र जागिर गर्ने प्रक्रियामा विद्यार्थीहरु आर्जन गर्ने शिक्षाबाट टाढा हुन्छन। यसमा प्राय गरी छात्राहरुको संख्या बढी हुन्छ।

त्यसैले हाल कक्षा १० सम्मको तन्सिन्घु मा वि लाई कक्षा १२ सम्म पुर्याउने लक्ष्य “मेरो प्रयास”ले राखेको छ। यस बिद्यालय संग भौतिक पूर्वाधार छ जहाँ ३०० देखि ४०० जना बिद्यार्थीहरु पढ्छन। अभाव भनेको राम्रो र गुणस्तरीय शिक्षकहरुको छ। त्यसैले “मेरो प्रयास” ती शिक्षकहरुको भर्ना र तलबको सुविधाको लागि आवस्यक अनुदान प्राप्त गर्न जमर्को गरेको छ।

हामीले अन्य कलाकारहरु संग "मेरो प्रयास" नामक कन्सर्ट गरेर १४ लाख रुपैयाँ उठाईसकेको छौं र थप ४ लाख सहयोगले १८ लाख हुन जान्छ।

साथै यस परियोजना एक समिति द्वारा प्रबन्धित छ, जसमा चोङबा लामा शेर्पा, एक यसै स्कुलको पूर्व-विद्यार्थीले अगुवाई गर्दछन्। हाम्रो लक्ष्य १ करोड रुपैयाँ रकम जम्मा गर्नु हो, र थप सहयोगको लागि हाम्रो GoFundMe द्वारा अपिल गर्दै छौं।

"मेरो प्रयास" को उत्पति


केहि बर्ष अगाडी जब म केहि हप्तासम्मको लागिअस्पतालमा भर्ना भएँ तब मलाई आफ्नो गाउँको न्यास्रो लग्यो। आफ्नो गाउँ ठाउँको लागि केहि गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने अठोटले यस परियोजनाको बीज मेरो मस्तिस्कमा उम्रियो। मैले आफ्नो आफन्त, साथीभाई र स्थानीय निकायसंग सल्लाह गरे र उहाँहरुले मेरो प्रयास बारे धेरै नै सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया दिनु भयो।

म धर्म कर्ममा विस्वास गर्ने मान्छे जो आफै एक बिकट अवस्था बाट अघि बढेको छ। र म जस्तै समस्या अरु विद्यार्थीले भोग्न नपरोस भनी यो विद्यारुपी प्रयास अगाडी सारेको छु।

आभार प्रकट

"मेरो प्रयास" परियोजनालाई समर्थन गरेका र समर्थन गर्दै गरेका सबै हातहरुको लागि मआभार प्रकट गर्दछु।

आउनुहोस र यस विद्यारुपी महायज्ञमा हामीलाई साथ् दिनुहोस। तपाईको सानो सहयोग हाम्रो विद्यार्थी भाइबहिनीहरुको लागी ठुलो सपना पुरा गर्ने छ।

हजुरले आफ्नो खुसी जति सक्नुहुन्छ त्यति सहयोग र दान दिन सक्नु हुने छ। तपाइको हरेक पैसाको उचित र जिम्मेवार उपयोग हुने छ

धन्यवाद।

थप जानकारीको लागि तलको विवरणमा सम्पर्क राख्नु होला।

आङ गेलु शेर्पा
कवीन, न्यु योर्क
फोन: ३४७-५९९-५६५७
ईमेल: [email redacted]




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