Yak Attack Foundation
Due to the success of Yak Attack over the years, we have been able to make some small contributions to various causes through our Yak Attack Foundation.
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In 2013, we financed some of the top Nepali riders to attend the Asian MTB Games in China, the Langkawi MTB race in Malaysia, and supported Ajay Pandit Chhetri for 2 seasons of racing in the UK. In 2015, we financed the top 3 Nepali riders to participate in the MTB World Cup in South Africa.
From 2017 onwards, The Yak Attack Foundation concentrated on supporting existing charities in order to maximise any financial contributions.
One of the major beneficiaries was NCRR – Nepal Cyclists Ride to Rescue. When the devastating earthquakes of 2015 struck Nepal, a group of top national mountain bikers and friends decided to take action to help those less fortunate, and the NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) NCRR was formed. In less than 2 years, the team have raised funds for, and co-ordinated the rebuilding of 7 schools in the Shirkabesi region of Nepal.
With these projects now completed, we have chosen 3 charities close to our hearts to support into the future.
Helping Paws
Helping Paws Worldwide aim is to raise awareness on animal welfare and compassion through targetted educational programs throughout Nepal and Sri Lanka. They also work closely with other in country charities such as Animal SOS Sri Lanka and Sneha Care to instigate neuter and vaccination programs.
HopeScope Foundation
HopeScope Foundation Serves as a beacon of hope, for the future and betterment of school children located across Sri Lanka. HopeScope Foundation steered a book donation project last year, targeting 3000 school children from under-privileged families in the Hambantota, Ampara and Colombo districts, including those under the care of an all-girl orphanage. Among the donated items were notebooks, shoes, school utensils sufficient for a full year, clothing items and food.
7 Summits Women Team
Seven Summits Women Team Dedicated to the causes of Education, Empowerment & Environment. For over a decade now, Seven Summits Women Team have been working to improve the lives of remote school students, empower women and girls and champion the cause of clean mountain environment. In April 2015, a massive earthquake shook mid-hills of Nepal where Maya Gurung’s home district Sindhupalchok was worst hit. Maya and Shailee have ever since been leading program for the recovery of schools in her remote village. In addition, they also train young female survivors of sex trafficking helping them become trekking guides.
