...We were about to finalise our planning and preparation for November's Ama Dablam expedition, when stories of the earthquake in Nepal hit us badly. I couldn't imagine so much death and desolation was possible in a matter of minutes.

Even going ahead with our expedition plans and succeeding in our climbing, this time the view from the summit is going to be full of desolation and sadness. We couldn't show up there empty handed by any mean. Is our responsibility to help our people in the best possible way. 

I am choosing CAN - Community Action Nepal because they are close to my heart as well as being one of the most active charities in Nepal since Doug Scott founded back in 1994.

CAN is a mountaineers’ charity to help mountain people to help themselves raise their standard of living and strengthen indigenous, community-based culture.

About the expedition: www.amadablam2015.com

About CAN: www.canepal.org.uk