Schools rarely make the news for peeling paint. But when a building starts to show its age, the students and teachers who use it feel that every day.
What the school needs
The school we support needs remedial works. The list includes repairs to the existing buildings and a fresh coat of paint. None of it is dramatic, and all of it matters.
Why small repairs matter
A classroom that is dry, safe, and bright is easier to learn in. Fresh paint will not teach anyone to read, but it protects walls from damp and wear, and it tells children that their room is cared for, and so are they.
Repairs like these also tend to be the jobs nobody funds. They do not suit a headline or a ribbon-cutting, so they wait, and the waiting adds up.
Where our support already goes
A portion of every Heavenly Himalayan purchase supports school fees and healthcare access for the women who knit our headbands and their families. That has been part of the model since the start, and it is why we pay attention to what the school needs.
What comes next
Something new is coming soon: a simple way for anyone who wants to help to do so directly. We are finishing the details and will share them here and on our social pages as soon as they are ready. Until then, there is nothing you need to do.
How to keep up
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or come back to this page. We will be clear about where every contribution goes, and we will share what the works achieve once they are done.
In the meantime, every purchase already makes a difference. Shop the collection at heavenlyhimalayan.com or on Amazon.