Join the ascent
Help move the mission from possibility to harvest.
The project needs more than one kind of support. Financial gifts, trusted partners, technical resources, introductions, storytelling, and sustained attention all help build the path to Khumjung.
Become a Project Partner
Bring organizational resources, technical expertise, educational capacity, or strategic relationships to the mission.
Start a Partnership ConversationSponsor a Project Need
Explore support for transportation, materials, growing systems, training, programming, or another defined project element.
Discuss SponsorshipShare the Story
Introduce the foundation to donors, schools, service groups, companies, media, or communities that may connect with the mission.
Use Sharing ToolsInvite Gary to Speak
Bring the Everest, anthropology, innovation, and community resilience story to an event or organization.
Explore a Speaking ConversationDirect giving
Support the Hillary School project.
The foundation’s current public fundraising campaign supports the design, delivery, construction, growing systems, training, and early operation of the first Growing Dome.
Because the original schedule and cost assumptions have evolved, the campaign page and foundation team should be consulted for the latest confirmed funding target and project scope.
Donate Through GoFundMeWhat a complete project requires
Growing Dome materials and technical systems
Site preparation and locally sourced construction materials
International shipping and high-altitude transportation
Local labor and specialized construction supervision
Planter beds, soil, seeds, water, and interior growing design
Training, curriculum connection, and early operating support
Partnership inquiry
Bring your organization into the mission.
Strong partners may contribute funding, logistics, engineering, agriculture, education, research, communication, Nepal-based capacity, or introductions to aligned networks.
Sponsorship inquiry
Sponsor a defined part of the ascent.
Sponsorship can help turn a large mission into understandable, fundable project elements. The foundation can discuss current needs and recognition options directly with individuals and organizations.