I flew out to Kathmandu via Delhi on the evening of 18th October and arrived on Saturday afternoon (and a 6 hour time difference). On Sunday afternoon I met my guide Lopsang and porter Dendi for a trek briefing.
Find Out MoreCheck out this fantastic video from Amelie who recently climbed Kilimanjaro with Nasio and then visited our projects.
It’s an incredible insight into the experience. Well done Amelie – we cannot thank you enough for taking the time to create and share this brilliant video.
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"I had no hope of being educated but now have the chance to access education, food, clothing and medication. I will work hard and dream to become a builder, to construct homes for people who don’t have shelter."Saidi Makokha (aged 9 – supported by Nasio)
As many of our supporters may know, we regularly welcome interns from Oxford University to come and work with us for a period at The Nasio Trust.
Over the years – these groups of interns have been responsible for some incredible ideas that have repeatedly helped us take the charity to the next level in the ongoing fight to break the cycle of poverty.
Let’s look back over the previous period and take a moment to celebrate the things you have helped us to achieve.
We've also produced a simple infographic illustrating some of the highlights!
Jiggers are initially thought to come from Central and South America, the jigger parasite found its way to Africa, likely through human migration. Once it burrows into the skin – most commonly in the feet – it causes severe inflammation, ulceration, and unbearable itching.
Left untreated, the infection can escalate to tetanus, gangrene, or even the loss of limbs.