Ethics

Our last trip to Nepal was at the beginning of 2021. 3 months on the Nepalese trails between Langtang, Manaslu, Annapurna and Everest, between 4000 and 5500 meters. In the midst of the Covid pandemic and, above all, alone in the world on the treks, facing people who are extremely kind but in a state of total precariousness, due to the closure of borders to tourism and confinement. Nepal as I’ve never seen it. We were the only tourists at Everest Base Camp (but among a myriad of Sherpas preparing for the arrival of the expeditions). An incredible moment, out of time, out of the world.

The situation in Nepal is complicated, both politically and, above all, on the ground, in the streets. I’m glad to be back, but I’ve been so overwhelmed by this trip, my guts tied up in knots by so much beauty, kindness, misery and resilience. Moments of sharing, in simplicity, but also with an even clearer vision of the daily difficulties of everyone, here, on the spot.

We are incredibly lucky to have been born in our lovely country, France, Switzerland, Spain. And life, whatever people say, is infinitely easier here than in Nepal. I return home happy and strengthened in my convictions to help others, in our own way. Windsriders is very small. It’s a tiny country workshop that lives from day to day. But in my opinion, it’s a precious help – a drop in the ocean, but very useful. And you’re helping us by contributing through your purchases on this site. Thank you so much! Thank you very much.

Duwacot – Children’s home in Nepal

The first orphanage (but the term is a misnomer, as these children often still have their parents) is located in Duwacot, just outside Baktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, amid rice paddies and brickworks. The home welcomes 12 children full time, year-round, offering them schooling, a living environment and a sense of balance. They range in age from 7 to 16.

It’s a small structure, based on mutual aid. Each time we visit Nepal, we spend a few moments sharing with the children, happy to see them grow and evolve.

This home is supported by theThanaka association, which we love for its constant support and follow-up of children. You can find out more about this French association here!

And on our little collaboration with Thanaka here…

Ethique – Help Nepal / Aidez le Népal

Because we don’t just want to be consumersin the developing country of Nepal, we wanted to..:

– on the one hand, establish a simple, straightforward and effective collaboration with the Nepalese production workshop (which we visited, employs no children and where working conditions are satisfactory)

– and we are committed to reinvesting part of our sales toimprove the lives of Nepalese children.

It’s a drop in the ocean of things to do, but it’s a start.

Every item purchased on this site helps finance a home for underprivileged children in Nepal.