Nepal's mountain ranges are a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. However, with the growing number of tourists visiting the highlands, the MRTFN (Mountaineering Rescue Training Foundation Nepal) recognized the need for professional training in hotel and lodge management for those in charge of these establishments.
To address this need, the MRTFN, in collaboration with the Austrian Alpenverein, Rechenstein section (AASR), 1060 Rahlgasse 6/2/14 began a 5-year lodge management training program in 1997 with Mrs. Gertrude Reinisch and Mr. Fritz Zawadil. The program was designed to provide women from the mountainous region of Nepal with the skills and knowledge they needed to operate hotels and lodges in the mountains, and to improve the quality of hospitality services in the region.
As part of the training program, participants were given the opportunity to spend three months in the Austrian Alps, from mid-June to mid-September, where they were able to observe how lodges were operated and learn from experienced professionals. From 1997 to 2003, a total of 150 participants took part in the program, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the hospitality industry.
In addition to its economic benefits, the MRTFN's lodge management training program also has environmental and social impacts. By training people to run sustainable and environment-friendly hotels and lodges, the program helps to reduce the negative impacts of tourism on the environment. And by empowering women to operate hotels and lodges, the program helps to increase financial self-sufficiency and support local communities.
Overall, the MRTFN's Lodge Management Training Program has proven to be an important initiative that is helping to improve the quality of hospitality services in Nepal's mountain region and create economic opportunities for the local community. By providing professional training and support, the program is helping to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for the region.
If you are interested in supporting this initiative and offering training opportunities to participants from Nepal, we encourage you to get in touch with the MRTFN to learn more about how you can get involved.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAS TO SAY
In Their Own Words
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I would like to thank the MRTFN and Peak Aid Japan for providing me scholarship, so that I got the opportunity to get better education in Kathmandu. To get an education in Kathmandu was impossible for me without your support. You have changed our life. I would also like to request MRTFN and Peak Aid Japan to continue your good deeds and keep supporting the needy one like us.
Ang Tharke Sherpa, Support Junior Staff, Kumari Bank, Namche Bazar
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I would like to thank you for being so generous and sponsoring my education. You have been a source of constant support and inspiration for me.
Now after completing my+2 education I have come back to my hometown. To study further more my single mother can't afford my education fees so I decided to work for some years. Currently I am working at 'Home Away From Home Namche' it's a private hostel where I have to teach the primary level children’s. I have to take care of them. I am happy working here. I am grateful and humbled today to realize the amount of time, dedication and money you have sent on me. It truly means so much to me.
Ang Daki Sherpa, Primary Teacher at Home Away From Home Namche
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I would like to thank Mr. Ken sang for providing me with the opportunity. Also, would like to thank Mr. Passng Dawa Sherpa for taking care of me and the entire team while in school and college. The support and the motivation you gave is greatly appreciated. Every time I achieve something, deep in my heart, I know this wouldn’t be possible without PEAK Aid. Today I am here because of PEAK Aid. It not only benefited me but also benefited my parents. It made a difference in our lives.
Theley Sherpa, Work for local bank in Colorado, USA
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I would like to thank Ken Noguchi of Peak Aid Japan and MRTFN from the bottom of my heart for providing me the scholarship. Because of you today I am able to stand myself and look after my family. If you were not there may life would have not been easy as today. I am very grateful. Hope MRTFN will continue supporting children like me in future too. Once again, I would like to thank MRTFN, Ken Noguchi and Auu Pasang Dawa for your help
Rita Futi Sherpa, Teacher at Himalaya Basic School, Namche
Our Stories
PROJECTS WE COMPLETED
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Natural Disaster Relief Activities
During the earthquake of 2015 A.D. more than 80% of houses were destroyed in the Everest region. MRTFN was helping the people of Khumbu by providing temporary shelter and relief kits. MRTFN was looking for donors who could help the people of Everest regions whose houses were severely affected by the earthquake.
The project of school bag distribution to the schools of remote areas of Nepal started from 2012 AD and the project is still going on. MRTFN with the support of Ken Noguchi’s Foundation (Peak Aid Japan) has distributed more than 2145 school bags that are made in Japan to different schools of Solukhumbu, Sama Gaun and Shyanjha Village.
