activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 4
- Provide Business Grants and SupportProvides business grants and assistance to individuals and families to help them create sustainable businesses, including support in finding suitable business premises.
- Provide Cost of Living GrantsProvides annual cost of living grants, typically $3,000 for five years, to support families, particularly widows in Nepal, with children's education and basic needs, and to help replace lost income.
- Provide Education ScholarshipsProvides education scholarships for children, enabling them to study in locations like Kathmandu.
- Support Families of Lost WorkersSupports families of workers lost in the Himalayan region, primarily those working on Everest, having assisted the families of 76 lost workers (over 300 people) and 48 lost workers (over 200 people).
capacity building · 2
- Financial Stewardship of Khumbu Climbing Center Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementWill assume financial stewardship and oversight of the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) starting December 2024.
- Provide Vocational Training Grants Women's Sewing & Vocational TrainingOffers vocational training grants to individuals, especially widows in Nepal, to support enrollment in skills-based courses such as cooking, English language, and beauty services, to enable sustainable businesses and income generation.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Community-Based Education for Climber Safety community-based_education_for_safetyJUNIPER CHARITIES improves the safety margin of Nepali climbers through community-based education programs.
- Community-Based Program Transition and Support partnership_and_community_supportJUNIPER CHARITIES ensures seamless transition of programs by working with administration, compliance, and community partners to support existing staff and maintain program strength, particularly in supporting communities impacted by the mountain tourism industry.
- Corporate Partnerships for Program Support and Expansion corporate_partnerships_for_program_supportJUNIPER CHARITIES leverages corporate partnerships to support and expand its vocational training and grant programs.
- Economic Empowerment through Grants and Vocational Training economic_empowermentJUNIPER CHARITIES empowers families to create sustainable businesses through grants and vocational training, aiming to replace lost income and establish essential community supports.
- Holistic Support for Widows and Families of Lost Workers holistic_widow_supportJUNIPER CHARITIES provides multi-faceted support to widows and families of high-altitude mountaineering workers, combining financial assistance, education, and vocational training to enable long-term self-sufficiency and address the aftermath of tragedies in the Himalayan expedition industry.
- Industry Education and Awareness for Responsible Consumer Choices education_and_awarenessJUNIPER CHARITIES increases education and awareness among industry participants regarding the outcomes in the event of tragedy to promote informed and responsible consumer choices within the trekking and travel industries.
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Supporter Engagement peer-to-peer_fundraisingJUNIPER CHARITIES uses peer-to-peer online fundraising to engage supporters and expand its donor networks.
- Systemic Advocacy and Policy Reform for Worker Safety systemic_advocacyJUNIPER CHARITIES addresses systemic issues impacting high-altitude workers by advocating to government decision-makers and industry stakeholders, promoting policy reform for insurance and coverage standards, and working to standardize education and certification requirements across the mountaineering industry in Nepal.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Advocacy Program
Works to improve insurance standards, certification requirements, and consumer awareness in the Himalayan trekking and climbing industry
Business Grant
Supports families in creating sustainable businesses to replace lost income and achieve financial independence
Cost of Living Grant
Provides $3,000 annually for five years to families of deceased high-altitude workers to support basic needs during the initial grief period
Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC)
Provides climbing, rescue, medical, and English language training to over a thousand Nepali men and women to improve safety and professionalism in high-altitude work
Vocational Training Grant
Funds training in skills such as cooking and English language to help widows and family members gain employment or start businesses
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation (ALCF) Partner — Carries on the legacy of ALCF, which founded the Khumbu Climbing Center.
- Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation (ALCF) Partner — Taking over the mission of the Khumbu Climbing Center from ALCF, which founded KCC in 2003.
- AmazonSmile Partner — Partnership program where a percentage of eligible purchases is donated to The Juniper Fund.
- Asman Tamang Sherpa Government — Deceased high-altitude porter whose widow received support from The Juniper Fund.
- Eddie Bauer Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
- Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) Partner — Will assume financial stewardship and oversight of KCC starting December 2024.
- Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) Partner — Will assume financial stewardship and oversight of KCC, which teaches responsible climbing practices to Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers.
- Pemba Capital Partners Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
- Silver Oak Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
- Tsering Dolkar Partner — Nepal Operations Director for The Juniper Fund, providing direct support and program coordination to beneficiaries in Nepal.
- US Sherpa Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.