Himalayan Elementary School in Melamchigau, Helambu, Nepal

High in the Nepali Himalaya is a unique experiment in education. In a country where millions of people live in small villages in the foothills of the tallest mountains on earth, poor schools and lack of economic opportunity mean that villages are often very depopulated. This school in Melamchigau under the leadership of Purna Gautum is a thriving, healthy, public boarding school that offers an education comparable only to private schools. Villagers are now returning from the big city to send their children here and children from neighboring villages hike hours daily to attend. My website is at http://www.PangealityProductions.com To follow my work, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/PangealityProductions

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[kunsang]

Dear Lendavis

Thanks for posting videos from Helambu ( Hyolmo).It is great to hear that education system in Hyolmo is increasing compare to before.

I would like to thank all the donars ( sponsors) and Purna Sir (who is also a my teacher once upon a time) for their tireless help and tremendeous work.Keep it up guys.Hope to see more videos.

With Best wishes

Kunsang

[lendavis]

@kunsang So nice to hear from you Kunsang, and happy to that hear you were a student here.

[HappyComfort]

Good job guys! Such sweet kids too!

[kyled121]

Hi,

I was at the school in 2000. It's great to see how things are progressing.

[Travel3]

Excellent video!

[RyanChristianson]

damn dude your job is so bitchin'

[hpjk789]

tht guy arrives at his house from school within a day... and he's proud of it- He says he has the closest home... :S

shows how from country to country -things are very different