INTERVIEW WITH PEMBA SHERPA, ONE OF OUR PARENTS
By Kelsang Sherpa B24

Q: Where are you from?

A: I'm from the Eastern part of Nepal, from Sankhuwasabha district. (Hungung).

Q: How did you get in touch with SMD?

A: When I was a taxi driver Shirley, the director of school appeared as a passenger and.…

Q: What is your opinion about the school?

A: Obviously, I like the school so much. I think it is a very good school since it imparts good education, morality, opportunities and even basic needs to Himalayan children.

Q: What was your problem before being the member of SMD? And how SMD benefited you?

A: I have an extended family, which is quite large one, and the main problem was that everyone was depending upon me for their survival, which was hard for me to manage. It was very helpful when my son and daughter were admitted into this school.

Q: How many years have you spent in trekking?

A: Trekking is my profession but now I'm working as a guide in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, India etc. It's been 18 years.

Q: How did you feel when you joined trekking?

A: At first, I was bit nervous whether I could handle it or not but now I am very happy with my profession.

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