Walk with the people of the Himalaya
Make a donation to the Australian Himalayan Foundation this EOFY
For 24 years, the Australian Himalayan Foundation has worked closely with the people of the remote Himalaya supporting local solutions for lasting change. We believe that everyone has the right to education and a healthy life. Together we’re delivering projects that improve the quality of life for those most in need.
See our work in action
The Australian Himalayan Foundation works alongside Himalayan NGOs and communities to ensure that our programs are grounded in collaboration, understanding and trust. Supporting AHF is a commitment to fairness, dignity and opportunity, ensuring that where someone is born does not limit their access to a brighter, more equitable future.
If you would like to donate directly, email us at info@ahf.org.au for details.
Who you’re supporting
$300 could help provide critical medical supplies to a remote health post
Health workers like Sita
Making healthcare more accessible to mountain communities
In the remote mountain villages of Nepal, the nearest hospital can be a day’s journey away. With communities scattered across the valleys, local health posts are a lifeline for access to life saving healthcare. Our maternal and child health programs strengthen rural health facilities, provide essential medical supplies, train local health workers and ensure families can access safer, more dignified care.
Real impact: Last year in the lower Solukhumbu, every single mother gave birth with a skilled health worker by her side, making childbirth safer for all.
Your support helps health workers like Sita provide better health education and care to her local community. Read Sita’s story.
$125 could train a teacher, $150 could pay for school supplies for one at-risk student
Teachers like Maya
Educating the next generation of children
Many children in Nepal face barriers to quality education including limited resources, under-supported teachers and a lack of inclusive learning environments. Through our education programs, we support teachers like Maya with training, mentoring and classroom resources helping create safe, engaging spaces where children can learn and thrive.
Real impact: Last year, we strengthened local school systems by training 1,043 teachers and delivering vital learning materials to 137 schools. Education thrives when educators are supported.
Your support enables children to learn, progress and reach their full potential thanks to teachers like Maya. Read Maya’s story.
$200 could help support training for a community on forest fire prevention & response
Frontline communities in Nepal
Protecting Himalayan forests and the people who call them home
In Nepal, forests have long been the lifeblood of local communities. In recent years, these vital ecosystems have faced an unprecedented threat: a surge in forest fires fuelled by climate change and human activity. AHF works alongside remote communities on the frontline to strengthen fire prevention, preparedness and response efforts.
Real impact: In just six months, fire-vulnerable communities have been equipped to protect their own natural resources through training 85 locals, clearing 4 hectares of high-risk biomass and constructing vital fire lines.
Your support equips communities with firefighting training, education and tools to protect lives, livelihoods and their mountain homes. Read the Banjhe Kapase story.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your donation will support our efforts to deliver better education and health outcomes in Nepal and Bhutan, protect pristine forests in Nepal. All of our programs are designed and delivered with organisations on the ground in the Himalaya who know the communities, cultures and complexities best. For 24 years, we have worked together on relevant, localised solutions that deliver lasting change to vulnerable families.
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Yes, donations over $2 to the Australian Himalayan Foundation are tax-deductible. If you make a donation, you will receive a confirmation email with a donation receipt for your records, which you can use for tax purposes.
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To be eligible for a tax deduction in this financial year, donate before 30 June 2026.
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Yes. The Australian Himalayan Foundation is an independent, non-faith-based, Australian charity and is one of only 45 Australian NGOs with full accreditation from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.