We have been very fortunate to work with some of these great organizations and we continue to work and build the relationships we have with our partners and community. We are always looking for people to get involved with our efforts to cure blindness and create a bond between the United States and Nepal through our trekking programs.
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, New York, lavellefund.org
The Lavelle Fund for the Blind is a charitable grant-making foundation dedicated primarily to supporting programs that assist New York State and New York City area residents who are blind or visually impaired live independent and productive lives. While priority is generally given to programs in the greater New York metropolitan area, the Fund also considers grant requests geared to preventing, treating and, where possible, reversing blindness and vision loss globally.
Marlboro College, VT www.marlboro.edu
The goal of the undergraduate program at Marlboro College is to teach students to think clearly and to learn independently through engagement in a structured program of liberal studies. Students are expected to develop a command of concise and correct English and to strive for academic excellence informed by intellectual and artistic creativity; they are encouraged to acquire a passion for learning, discerning judgment and a global perspective. The college promotes independence by requiring students to participate in the planning of their own programs of study and to act responsibly within a self-governing community.
Global Peace Foundation, Washington DC www.globalpeace.org
Our Mission: Founded in 2009, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is an international non-sectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit organization, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace building, guided by the vision of One Family under God. GPF engages and organizes a global network of public and private sector partners who develop community, national, and regional peace building models as the foundation for ethical and cohesive societies.
Himalayan Cataract Project, VT www.cureblindness.org
Eye care is one of the greatest public health challenges for the 21st century. Of the more than 39 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, more than half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated. Most of these people live in the developing world, where poor nutrition and limited access to eye care can mean a life limited by needless blindness. Numerous studies have shown that sight restoration with cataract surgery is among the most cost-effective interventions in health care.
Fredericksburg Kathmandu Sister City https://www.fredericksburgva.gov
The Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City initiative grew out of the tremendous outpouring of good will of Virginians and Nepalis who joined together with Rise Nepal and other partners after the tragic 2015 Nepal earthquakes. A civic-led initiative, it includes current and future exchanges fostering cross cultural understanding and positive outcomes in community service and the environment, academic exchanges between the University of Mary Washington and Tribhuvan University in Nepal, arts and culture, business, trekking and tourism. The scope includes the broader Kathmandu Valley and Fredericksburg-Rappahannock region, and other Virginia-Nepal exchange supporters.
The initiative was endorsed by the Fredericksburg City Council in December 2015 along with letters of support for sister city relations exchanged between the two cities. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw serves as honorary chairperson of the Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City, chaired by Nepali-American Purna Shrestha with meetings held at UMW hosted by the Center for International Relations and Dr. Jose Sainz, Director.
River Rock Outfitters, VA www.riverrockoutfitter.com
Our story starts and ends with our first-hand experience. Our knowledgeable staff athletes and instructors are the life blood of our shop. Our staff are tested athletes, certified professionals, and true gear nerds. Their knowledge and experience inspire adventure and make the inaccessible feel within reach.
We are a traditional, community based specialty outdoor retailer. We are dedicated to fostering community with in-store events, providing demo opportunities to test before you buy, and local outdoor adventures. Our goal is to provide you a specialty retail showroom that is a destination and a center point for outdoor enthusiasts.
University of Vermont www.uvm.edu
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor’s to M.D. programs. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas,
The University of Vermont Outing Cub www.uvm.edu/~outside/
Since 1913, the UVM Outing Club (UVMOC) has provided 4-season wilderness trips, technical skill instruction, and backcountry rental equipment to the UVM community. The OC has evolved drastically over the years... from a small group of students interested in camp craft, leading a few trips each semester to a dynamic organization with more than 120 trained and medically certified leaders, providing over 100 trips annually. The UVMOC also has program specific training and certification opportunities for aspiring student leaders. The Outing Club House is located next to the John Dewey psychology building on Main Campus. The OC also operates the Outing Club Cabin in Bolton, VT; a rustic meeting and training facility. The Outing Club House operates throughout the academic year and summer. Remember, every UVM student is a member of the Outing Club!
Vanderbilt University www.vanderbilt.edu/
Vanderbilt University was founded to fulfill Cornelius Vanderbilt’s inspired dream of healing a nation by creating opportunity through education. Today, we continue to respond to humanity’s greatest challenges and provide solutions to its most pressing needs with this same richness of spirit and daring imagination. Through innovative initiatives, like Opportunity Vanderbilt, our transformative admissions policy, we are making it possible for every undergraduate with financial need to attend this great university and earn a Vanderbilt degree — loan-free. Our Vanderbilt community is one of welcome, inclusiveness and acceptance — firmly rooted in the principle of providing opportunities to all to flourish and succeed. We believe strongly in our people and the value that each student and faculty and staff member brings to our capacity to learn more deeply about ourselves and the world. The passion for providing opportunity and uniting humanity that animated Cornelius Vanderbilt’s founding gift continues to lead Vanderbilt across new thresholds. It is my great honor to serve as Vanderbilt’s eighth chancellor and to carry forward this noble charge.
Redpoint Resolutions LLC
Redpoint Resolutions LLC provides security and medical evacuations, travel assistance services, and security operation services for organizations and individuals worldwide. Its medical and security evacuations services include critical medical advice; political, natural disaster, armed conflict, and security extractions; rescue services ranging from point of injury or security emergency; deployable medical and security experts to the crisis location; and customized evacuation solutions based on client needs.
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, New York, lavellefund.org
The Lavelle Fund for the Blind is a charitable grant-making foundation dedicated primarily to supporting programs that assist New York State and New York City area residents who are blind or visually impaired live independent and productive lives. While priority is generally given to programs in the greater New York metropolitan area, the Fund also considers grant requests geared to preventing, treating and, where possible, reversing blindness and vision loss globally.
Marlboro College, VT www.marlboro.edu
The goal of the undergraduate program at Marlboro College is to teach students to think clearly and to learn independently through engagement in a structured program of liberal studies. Students are expected to develop a command of concise and correct English and to strive for academic excellence informed by intellectual and artistic creativity; they are encouraged to acquire a passion for learning, discerning judgment and a global perspective. The college promotes independence by requiring students to participate in the planning of their own programs of study and to act responsibly within a self-governing community.
Global Peace Foundation, Washington DC www.globalpeace.org
Our Mission: Founded in 2009, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is an international non-sectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit organization, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace building, guided by the vision of One Family under God. GPF engages and organizes a global network of public and private sector partners who develop community, national, and regional peace building models as the foundation for ethical and cohesive societies.
Himalayan Cataract Project, VT www.cureblindness.org
Eye care is one of the greatest public health challenges for the 21st century. Of the more than 39 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, more than half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated. Most of these people live in the developing world, where poor nutrition and limited access to eye care can mean a life limited by needless blindness. Numerous studies have shown that sight restoration with cataract surgery is among the most cost-effective interventions in health care.
Fredericksburg Kathmandu Sister City https://www.fredericksburgva.gov
The Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City initiative grew out of the tremendous outpouring of good will of Virginians and Nepalis who joined together with Rise Nepal and other partners after the tragic 2015 Nepal earthquakes. A civic-led initiative, it includes current and future exchanges fostering cross cultural understanding and positive outcomes in community service and the environment, academic exchanges between the University of Mary Washington and Tribhuvan University in Nepal, arts and culture, business, trekking and tourism. The scope includes the broader Kathmandu Valley and Fredericksburg-Rappahannock region, and other Virginia-Nepal exchange supporters.
The initiative was endorsed by the Fredericksburg City Council in December 2015 along with letters of support for sister city relations exchanged between the two cities. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw serves as honorary chairperson of the Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City, chaired by Nepali-American Purna Shrestha with meetings held at UMW hosted by the Center for International Relations and Dr. Jose Sainz, Director.
River Rock Outfitters, VA www.riverrockoutfitter.com
Our story starts and ends with our first-hand experience. Our knowledgeable staff athletes and instructors are the life blood of our shop. Our staff are tested athletes, certified professionals, and true gear nerds. Their knowledge and experience inspire adventure and make the inaccessible feel within reach.
We are a traditional, community based specialty outdoor retailer. We are dedicated to fostering community with in-store events, providing demo opportunities to test before you buy, and local outdoor adventures. Our goal is to provide you a specialty retail showroom that is a destination and a center point for outdoor enthusiasts.
University of Vermont www.uvm.edu
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor’s to M.D. programs. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas,
The University of Vermont Outing Cub www.uvm.edu/~outside/
Since 1913, the UVM Outing Club (UVMOC) has provided 4-season wilderness trips, technical skill instruction, and backcountry rental equipment to the UVM community. The OC has evolved drastically over the years... from a small group of students interested in camp craft, leading a few trips each semester to a dynamic organization with more than 120 trained and medically certified leaders, providing over 100 trips annually. The UVMOC also has program specific training and certification opportunities for aspiring student leaders. The Outing Club House is located next to the John Dewey psychology building on Main Campus. The OC also operates the Outing Club Cabin in Bolton, VT; a rustic meeting and training facility. The Outing Club House operates throughout the academic year and summer. Remember, every UVM student is a member of the Outing Club!
Vanderbilt University www.vanderbilt.edu/
Vanderbilt University was founded to fulfill Cornelius Vanderbilt’s inspired dream of healing a nation by creating opportunity through education. Today, we continue to respond to humanity’s greatest challenges and provide solutions to its most pressing needs with this same richness of spirit and daring imagination. Through innovative initiatives, like Opportunity Vanderbilt, our transformative admissions policy, we are making it possible for every undergraduate with financial need to attend this great university and earn a Vanderbilt degree — loan-free. Our Vanderbilt community is one of welcome, inclusiveness and acceptance — firmly rooted in the principle of providing opportunities to all to flourish and succeed. We believe strongly in our people and the value that each student and faculty and staff member brings to our capacity to learn more deeply about ourselves and the world. The passion for providing opportunity and uniting humanity that animated Cornelius Vanderbilt’s founding gift continues to lead Vanderbilt across new thresholds. It is my great honor to serve as Vanderbilt’s eighth chancellor and to carry forward this noble charge.
Redpoint Resolutions LLC
Redpoint Resolutions LLC provides security and medical evacuations, travel assistance services, and security operation services for organizations and individuals worldwide. Its medical and security evacuations services include critical medical advice; political, natural disaster, armed conflict, and security extractions; rescue services ranging from point of injury or security emergency; deployable medical and security experts to the crisis location; and customized evacuation solutions based on client needs.
