KATHMANDU, Nepal - Apa Sherpa has stood on top of the world more times than all but one other person. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOWSherpas are the first to reach Everest each climbing season and the last to leave. Sherpa himself had many near misses, having survived blizzards, frostbite, inadequate oxygen supplies and the deaths of fellow mountaineers. In addition to making sure children have access to school, there is also the issue of ensuring teachers are hired. Sherpa’s foundation helps to pay the salaries of another five teachers who have not been formally hired.

Source: thestar May 20, 2019 02:48 UTC