During World War II, stationed in India, Alan took part in an expedition to Burma where he served alongside Nepalese Ghurkas. He never forgot the bravery and loyalty of the Ghurkas and after 50 years he travelled to Nepal in 1993, and conceived of an idea that would allow him to give something back to their homeland: The Nepal Trust. Upon his return he founded the charity with the objectives to alleviate poverty and support healthcare and education in Nepal.
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- WWII soldier
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- in India
In 1993, at the age of 71 despite some health challenges, Alan travelled to Nepal with his friend Elisabeth, ET.
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- In Kathmandu
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- Biratanthi Nepal 1993
They went to a remote village, Biratanthi. Observing the poverty and plight of the people, the inspiration for the Nepal Trust grew within Alan.
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- Where the Nepal Trust was conceived
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- Enroute to Biratanthi
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- Biratanthi
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- village life in Nepal
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- With Bugel Major and cook in Biratanthi
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- On a mini-trek
They also visited the monastery at Kopan and to the Tibetan border.
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- On ‘Friendship Bridge’ Nepal Tibet border
The following year, Alan returned to Nepal with friends KT and Judith. They visited Machan and also a monastery.
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- At Machan with KT
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- Machan Visitors Camp
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- Machan
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- monastery in Nepal
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- Alan and KT
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- KT and Judith
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Editor’s note: This post is curated from Alan’s files and photo albums. We thank Jeremy Jacobsen for the generous loan of his father’s records. You can read Alan’s narrative in an article published in Network News 1998 entitled Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
Moved from Woodstock, England to the Community bringing my experience in business and management, my love for people and education.
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