NIVAS board member, Andy Pemberton, is no stranger to monumental challenges. Long-time mountaineer, Andy summited Ama Dablam in 2022. During that time he grew a deep connection to the people of Nepal as well as a passion for Mount Everest. Andy worked for decades in Media, so to him the connection was obvious - a highly visible endeavor can be used to bring attention and support to some of the world’s most underserved and invisible families.
“The mountains are iconic, but it’s the people that touched my soul. Helping single women and their families overcome hardship and poverty is my way of honoring a country I admire and giving back in a meaningful way”.
-ANDY PEMBERTON
ANDY’s GOAL
The Goal: $100,000
To support hundreds of Nepali women on their journey to land and home ownership.
Your support of Project Ascend will change lives in Nepal, whether or not Andy reaches the summit. Every step of this journey is about elevating families into safe, dignified homes — and that impact is guaranteed.
About the Need
Nepal is known for its spectacular mountains, vibrant culture, and the generosity of its people. Yet beyond the beauty and kindness lies a hard truth: too many women and children in Nepal are experiencing severe poverty, homelessness and housing insecurity.
Without a safe place to call home, women and children have a heightened risk of domestic violence, human trafficking, and child marriage, as well as poor educational and financial outcomes, driving a vicious cycle of poverty.
NIVAS is helping families find dignity, security, and strength through the process of becoming homeowners. By securing land rights and working with the surrounding community to develop safe, longterm, disaster-resilient homes, moms are building stability and prosperity for themselves and their children.
Join the Ascent
100% of funding raised will go directly to programs in Nepal. Andy is covering all of his own expedition costs, ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to the work in Nepal.
Your donation will go far.
To give you an idea of just how far, here is a short list of our costs for construction and family support.
$35
All Fasteners (like nails and screws)
$58
Flashing (to keep the weather out)
$88
16MM Rebar (to add serious strength)
$220
Power & Lighting (illuminate and charge devices)
$300
Business Training & Seed Capital
$500
Land Acquisition Support for 1 Family
$520
Roof (rafters, sheeting, flashing)
$6,500
Entire Home (all materials & labor)
$8,500
Family Sponsorship (all inclusive)
Watch Andy’s journey in real-time on our social feeds.
Sponsor the Ascent
Sponsorships are available to promote your brand and to send this mission to great heights. Contact us to discuss: everest@nivas-built.org
NIVAS is a US501c3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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