The Himalayan Trust is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people in the Himalayas. The very first work of the Himalayan Trust was in 1960 which was building a school in Khumjung village, located in the Nepalese side of the Himalayas. This village is located 3,790 meters (12,435 ft.) above sea level. This is the same height as Atlantic Peak, considered the 176th tallest mountain in North America. You have to compare this village to a mountain peak to get a good idea of...

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