South African philanthropist Angela Yeung etched her name in mountaineering history by conquering Everest’s perilous North Side, then rewrote the rules of summit success by delivering vital supplies to Himalayan children, Cape {town} Etc reports.
At precisely 10:56am China Time on Saturday 24 May, Yeung reached the 8 848-metre peak after a gruelling ascent.
But her 100kg payload of donated supplies, carefully transported down the mountain, proved the real measure of her expedition’s success.
In regions like Rolwaling, revered as the land of Guru Padmasambhava, children often face an educational divide. Monastic schools provide spiritual wisdom but lack modern resources, while conventional systems prioritise academics over ethics. Angela’s donation drive addresses both needs.
‘Everest is a symbol of resilience, courage, and clarity of purpose. But giving back, especially to children in these remote regions, is the real summit. We must equip the next generation not just with tools to succeed materially, but also with the heart and ethics to lead compassionately,’ she highlighted after her climb.
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The expedition reinforces the Impilo Collection Foundation’s work empowering women and children through education and wellness programmes. By pairing a daring physical feat with hands-on charity, Angela proves that real heights are measured in lives touched.
Yeung’s expedition sets a new benchmark for purpose-driven adventure. Where most climbers measure success in metres gained, her team calibrated theirs in lives touched.
As the donated books find their way into small hands and the winter coats shield against Himalayan winds, this Everest mission demonstrates that the truest summits aren’t made of rock and ice but of hope and opportunity.
The Impilo Foundation plans to expand its Himalayan education initiative, with Yeung hinting at ‘more summits with greater purpose’ in the next few years.
For Rolwaling’s children, the lesson is clear: mountains are meant to be climbed but also to be bridges.
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