Hi I'm Steve, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Kate (Mrs Opie) and I will be visiting Nepal from mid October 2016 to work with Community Action Nepal (CAN), a U.K. based charity founded by Doug Scott, the mountaineer who made the first British ascent of Everest.

CAN works directly with Nepali mountain communities helping them help themselves improve welfare, education and health. Many of the ideas coming from within the communities.

The work has become more crucial following the 2015 earthquakes when many buildings and lives were destroyed.

I shall be putting my plumbing skills to good use, helping to rebuild community buildings. Kate will be working in schools and health posts.

We are funding our own travels, so all money donated will go directly to CAN.

All donations will be gratefully received, thank-you for your generosity.

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