Canadian World Education Society (2007-Present)
In 2005, after traveling around the world and experiencing some of life’s most incredible moments, I made a decision to follow my heart and help educate impoverished youth in Nepal. Since starting the non-profit, the Canadian World Education Society, on August 15, 2007 my life has been more enriched.
The CanWES journey has made me grateful. Grateful for the remarkable friends and family who have assisted me in endless ways to ensure CanWES’ success. Grateful for the donors and supporters who have demonstrated the utmost faith in our abilities to ensure 98% of the funds reach their intended goal. Grateful for the incredible human beings who have committed so much of their life to my dream, as they support our endeavors as members of our Board of Directors.
To those of you who have contributed in any way, big or small … Thank you from deep within my heart for your support, encouragement, trust, belief, and love. CanWES and the staff and students of the Everest English School, would not have flourished like they have without you.
Please join me in celebrating our accomplishments together as members of our amazing CanWES Family. Today, August 15, 2022 find a moment to reflect on your contribution and celebrate the impact that you have had on less fortunate people in our world.
I’m proud to stand with you as a member of the CanWES Family.
Happy 15th Anniversary CanWES Family!
Dhanyabad!
Thank you!
Troy
In its 15 years of existence, CanWES has raised over seven hundred thousand dollars to support quality education in both Nepal as well as in Canada. We have provided the means to provide an educational opportunities to 250 students and jobs for 20+ staff annually. We are proud of our accomplishments and so should you be.
If you are not already part of the CanWES Family ... reach out and connect with Troy to see how you can have an impact.
Manoj Dahal (EES Graduate)
"If we were to write about all the reasons that we are grateful for you on a little piece of paper, they will fill up an entire room. We are blessed to have Everest English School here in Sanitar. You changed our small village to a paradise. We are now capable to compete all around the globe. CanWES, You are absolutely amazing. I'm writing in English just because of you. You came as light in darkness and ignorance."
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CanWES is pleased to inform you that everyone at the Everest English School and in the community of Sanitar, Nepal remains healthy and safe.
The Everest English School is currently running classes with safety measures in place that include 15 hand washing stations for students as they enter the grounds, students wearing face shields, and temperature checks before entering classrooms.
Our EES Administration have put all of these measures in place with students' and staff's comfort and safety in mind, ensuring that our students receive the best possible education during these challenging times.
CanWES would like to thank our CanWES Family (everyone who supports our efforts) for their continued assistance with the needs of a nation that struggles to survive at the best of times. Dhanyavad, thank you, be well.
In 2005 after a decade of teaching, Troy Harris, CanWES Founder, was ready for a new challenge in his life. Troy knew that he wanted to help people in some way, but he had no clear concept of where his efforts were needed most. In order to better understand how to help, Troy felt that he needed to see, first hand, the difficulties people faced. After taking a leave of absence from his full-time teaching position and traveling around the globe, it was in the mountains of Nepal that Troy realized what he wanted to do. During a 3 week trek in the Himalayas with his guide, Mahindra Dahal, Troy learned a great deal about Nepalese schools. He found out that many students travel 1-2 hours a day to get to school, and consequently, their parents encouraged them to stay home and help with working the fields. As a child, Mahindra and his family were forced to leave their community as a result of these conditions. In the end, Mahindra became a fully trained teacher but couldn’t find employment because, at the time, the Nepalese government was giving teaching positions to unqualified people for both personal and political gain. As Troy listened to his stories, he was saddened by the fact that so many children in Nepal were being deprived of the knowledge and passion teachers like Mahindra could offer. Troy felt that if schools were readily accessible, and qualified teachers were placed in the classrooms, it would greatly benefit both individuals and their communities. He has made it his mission to help institute this change.
