We, a group of seven trekkers from Orpington (London), are preparing to take on the incredible challenge of summiting Mera Peak in Nepal (6,476m/21,247 ft) from 3–21 April 2025. This trek will test our endurance, resilience, and determination — qualities that mirror the daily challenges faced by millions of children in India who strive for an education despite hunger and hardship.

We’re using this journey as an opportunity to give back. We’re raising funds to support The Akshaya Patra Foundation and its incredible mission of eliminating classroom hunger through its mid-day meal programme. For these children, just as every step on our trek will push us toward our summit, every nutritious meal brings them one step closer to their dreams.

Please support our cause and help us make a real difference in the lives of these children. Your donation will fuel not just our journey, but theirs too.

About Akshaya Patra:

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The Foundation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Programme. It provides nutritious meals to children studying in government schools and government-aided schools. Akshaya Patra also aims to counter malnutrition and support the Right to Education of children hailing from socio-economically challenging backgrounds.