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The 2015 Earthquakes

25th APRIL 2015 NEPAL CHANGED FOREVER

On Saturday, April 25 2015, at 11:56 am a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal.

It was the worst earthquake in more than 80 years. The epicentre was less than 50 miles northwest of Kathmandu, the country’s capital in central Nepal.

Our close friend Gareth Leonard, aka Tourist2Townie.com, documented the first few days post quake. Watch Below:

THE ACTIVE HEARTS FOUNDATION EARTHQUAKE STORY

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This year, we invite you to join our Ganesh Himal Charity Trek with Heartspace Expeditions — where every step supports education and community projects in rural Nepal through our foundation.

This is more than a trek — it’s a journey of connection and impact. DM us to register 🙏🏼 🇳🇵❤️ #heartspaceexpeditions #nepal #livewithpurpose #ganeshhimalcharitytrek #visitnepal
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These moments reflect the progress being made and the heart behind it all. 💛

We’re looking forward to being back soon to continue supporting new initiatives, building on what’s already in motion, and working alongside the community as things grow. #activeheartsfoundation #livewithpurpose #kathmandu #ganeshhimalcharitytrek #giveback
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We’re in the final stages of the Gogane Primary School Playground Extension & Safety Boundary Wall Project 🙌
So proud of the massive effort that’s gone into this — and even more excited about the huge benefit it’s going to bring to the students. Big things happening let's go team! ✨

#activeheartsfoundation #heartspaceexpeditions #GoganePrimarySchool #PlaygroundProject #CommunityImpact #BuildingFutures #SafetyFirst #MakingADifference #Nepal #ganeshhimalcharitytrek #LiveWithPurpose
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Small actions. Big impact. ❤️
At The Active Hearts Foundation, we believe lasting change begins with community, care, and commitment. #activeheartsfoundation #heartspaceexpeditions #nepal #LiveWithPurpose #ganeshhimalcharitytrek
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Stay tuned for another amazing year! Let’s go 2026! #Heartspaceexpedtions #nepal #bhutan #trekking ... See MoreSee Less

Endless gratitude for our Heartspace Expeditions team 🏔️ Your hard work, heart, and dedication are what make The Ganesh Himal Charity Trek a truly transformative experience. We appreciate you. We couldn’t do this without you! ❤️ Arjun Adhikari ... See MoreSee Less

Where adventure meets impact🇳🇵-The Ganesh Himal Charity Trek-

#activeheartsfoundation #nepal #LiveWithPurpose #ganeshhimalcharitytrek #kathmandu #visitnepal #explorenepal #trekking
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Our Gogane Primary School safety boundary wall is almost complete, and our hearts are full. This structure will create a safe, protected space for the children to play and grow ❤️
#activeheartsfoundation #safespace #schoolproject #ganeshhimalcharitytrek #LiveWithPurpose #heartspaceexpeditions #childrenarethefuture #namaste
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Watch the Active Hearts Foundation documentary

Beautifully filmed in 2019 by the amazing Jd and Jacob from Producinators

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The 20min documentary shares our story from the very beginnings, through the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes and the vision for the future. Meet the Active Hearts Foundation team and spend time in the Himalayan villages and with Nepali people and children that call them home.

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Hear it direct from Dan Keys

Namaste! Listen to the Active Hearts Foundation story from founder Dan Keys chatting with the amazing Sian from @SpinningYarnsWithSian: www.mixcloud.com/Radio_One_91fm_Dunedin/spinning-yarns-with-sian-episode-21/ 

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