Kathmandu - CHHESKAM, Solukhumbu District, Nepal — Driven by a deep commitment to education, compassion, and swift humanitarian action, the Nepal English Education Foundation (NEEF) has supported over 3,000 schoolchildren from 12 schools in the remote southern region of Mt. Everest. These children come from impoverished families of tourism workers living on the isolated southern slopes of the Everest Mountains.

This time, the life-altering help goes to Yuganta Kulung, from vvery poor family, a 6-year-old student of Grade Six at Janasudhar School, located in the remote village of Chheskam, Solukhumbu. Just days ago, Yuganta tragically fell from a fodder tree while collecting grass to feed his family’s animals—a chore he did as part of helping his struggling mother, who has been raising him and his two younger siblings alone since his father's too-soon departure.

Born into an impoverished family, Yuganta’s single mother could not afford the emergency medical care her son urgently needed. Thanks to the support of the school community, Yuganta was transported by truck from the remote highlands of Chheskam to Kathmandu. Recognizing the critical situation, Mr. Dilip Singh Kulung of the Everest Mera Foundation—NEEF’s trusted grassroots partner—took swift action and contacted NEEF co-founders Ken and Marlene Ladouceur in USA.

The response was immediate. Within hours, the Ladouceurs released an emergency donation of $700  USD, ensuring urgent surgery, and post-operative care. “So many Facebook posts are about fun or food,” said Ken Ladouceur. “But today, we had the chance to do something truly meaningful—life-saving humanitarian work. This is why we created NEEF. Every dollar donated goes directly to the children—no overhead, no middlemen.”

This is not the first time NEEF has come to Yuganta’s aid. He previously received educational support through the foundation, including school uniforms and essential supplies, helping him stay in school despite dire family circumstances.

Founded with a mission to empower underprivileged children through education, NEEF has supported over 3,000 students across 12 remote schools in Nepal’s Everest region—targeting children of low-income tourism workers and marginalized communities.

The Ladouceurs have committed to matching funds for Yuganta’s emergency medical care from their own  personal resources, while also calling on the global community to join their cause.

“This case is a reminder of how fragile life is for children in rural Nepal—and how far even modest help can go,” said Marlene Ladouceur.

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