Himalayan Elementary School in Melamchigyang, 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 Melamchigyang 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 www.PangealityP... To follow my work, become a fan on Facebook at / pangealityproductions