Kathmandu, Nepal – June 2025 — At precisely 10:56am China Time on Saturday, 24 May 2025, South African philanthropist and adventurer Angela Yeung reached the summit of Mount Everest from the North Side – a feat few have dared to attempt and even fewer have achieved. Her extraordinary climb, undertaken as part of her ongoing commitment to uplift marginalised communities through the Impilo Collection Foundation, was followed by an equally profound act of compassion: the distribution of over 100 kilograms of donated clothing, shoes, and books to underserved children in remote Himalayan communities.
After descending from the world’s highest peak, Angela and her Sherpa team travelled to the Rolwaling Sangag Choling Monastery School and the Mountain Children Home, where they personally delivered the items donated by supporters from across the globe.
This initiative provides material aid and reflects the belief that education should integrate modern learning with traditional moral values. In communities like Rolwaling — a sacred region known as the land of Guru Padmasambhava — children are often deprived of comprehensive education. While monastic schools provide deep spiritual grounding, they often lack modern academic resources. Conversely, modern education systems tend to focus heavily on material achievement, often neglecting the importance of spirituality and moral development.
Angela Yeung, speaking after her descent, said: “Climbing 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.”
The donation effort is part of a broader mission of the Impilo Collection Foundation, which supports vulnerable women and children through education, wellness, and empowerment. By combining the symbolism of reaching the highest point on Earth with a grounded act of service, Angela’s expedition amplifies the Foundation’s message: The true height of achievement is measured by how much we lift others.