Kailash Class of 2024

Just like that it's time to celebrate and say goodbye to our Class of 2024! It seems like just yesterday that they were joining us at Kailash Home, and now they’re on the verge of taking flight as accomplished, independent young adults. We can't wait to follow along in their next big steps, and we hope they know that Kailash will always be their home.

Tenzin Gurung

Tenzin is sponsored by Stephan & Samantha Michel

Following graduation he is looking forward to spending some time with family before returning back to Kathmandu. One of his favorite things about life at Kailash Home was all the good times spent with the children and his friends.

Tsering Palzom

Tsering is sponsored by Ayako Odashima

After graduation, Tsering is planning to spend time with family and secure a part time job. She plans to pursue her Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Her favorite memory at Kailash is Christmas— “Christmas at Kailash is always a merry time for me and for all the children with presents, games, food stalls, music and special food.”

Lhamo Gurung

Lhamo is sponsored by Anna Corral and Jaume Vitales

Lhamo will also be returning home after graduation to work and spend more time with family before she begins her Bachelor studies.

Her favorite memory Kailash was when the staff performed beautiful dances and songs as part of Children's Day last year. “It was so much fun, and I enjoyed it a lot with all the laughter and joy.”

Lhakpa Doma Sherpa

Lhakpa is sponsored by David and Clare Forbes-Nixon

During the break after graduation, Lhakpa will be preparing for her CEE (common entrance exam). She plans to pursue her BSC in Nursing.

Lhakpa has many memories that she cherishes from her time at Kailash Home including “hanging out with friends & laughing so hard at their silly jokes, the time when we were quarantined for a month, doing Zumba, the staff's dance performance & singing during Children's Day, going to watch movies, swimming” and many more.

Sonam Yangzom

Sonam is sponsored by Brad Blum.

During her post-graduation break, Sonam will be returning to her home village to visit with her grandparents.

Sonam will most miss spending time with everyone at Kailash.

In her final term she won multiple medals during Sports Week and an additional overall football medal.

Tenzin Dolkar Lama

Tenzin is sponsored by Jaume Lluch

Like many of our other graduates, Tenzin is looking forward to quality time with family during her post-graduation break. She is also planning to begin learning Chinese.

She always most enjoyed festival celebration and picnic days at Kailash.

This year in school, Tenzin participated in the Science Tech and Expo and earned the 1st place prize. She also received multiple medals during Sports Week including 2 for Futsal, 1 for tug of war, and 1 for basketball.

Monlam Wangyal Gurung

Monlam is sponsored by Laureano Molins

After graduating Monlam will be returning home to spend some time with his mother. He will most miss spending time with his friends at Kailash.

Sponsor a Kailash Grad

Following their graduation from the 12th grade and departure from Kailash, many of our children go on to continue their education in secondary or vocational schools while others immediately launch professional careers. Regardless of their specific path, our young people often continue to need our support. 

For under $3,000/year, sponsorship covers a variety of expenses potentially including university tuition, on the job training or internship programs, and books and other supplies, depending on the student. Unlike our Kailash Kid Sponsorship, our Graduate Program has no minimum annual commitment and donations can be made in any increment at any time. 

This giving opportunity is ideal for friends of HYF who want to support our young people in a more flexible way without the additional responsibilities and time commitment of sponsoring a younger child.