Himalaya Airlines supports Prayas Nepal’s children’s start-up initiation

Himalaya Airlines continues its commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility through its "Step Towards Education" initiative with Prayas Nepal for the seventh consecutive year of support. As a part of the initiative, the airline handed over the annual supply of educational materials such as notebooks, registers, and academic course books of various grades to the children for their academic session of 2080 during a program at Prayas Nepal on May 11, 2023. 

Applauding the children’s urge to follow the path of independence, this year the airlines organized a special knowledge-sharing session for the children’s start–up initiative of a restaurant - ‘Love Appetite,’ to hone their cooking & entrepreneurial skills. 

During the brief session organized by the airlines, Aakash Lama, Instructor from Nepal Academy of Travel and Hotel Management (NATHM) voluntarily guided the children and the team of Love Appetite, focusing on kitchen safety, hygiene, menu planning (costing, pricing strategy), recipe sharing of dishes and kitchen etiquettes, etc. The airline brand team also enlightened on various marketing and branding techniques from the promotion and publicity perspective and provided them with a specially designed menu potentially helping the start-up to grow in a more efficient and professional manner.

Expressing the airlines' pride in supporting such a noble cause Ms. Ujjwala Dali, Head of Department – Brand shared, " In our seven years’ of association with Prayas Nepal, we are really happy to see the children pursuing their dreams through our ‘Step towards Education’ Initiative and are grappling to stand on their own feet to become independent in life. Through this restaurant start-up, the children have best displayed their learnings and ability to walk ahead with dignity in life. Himalaya Airlines is pleased to see their achievements and extends best wishes for many more in every child’s dream! As always, Himalaya will extend the best possible support to fulfill our core objective of Societal Responsibility."

Ms. Mani Joshi, President of Prayas Nepal, expressed deep appreciation for Himalaya Airlines' continued support and that it has not only boosted the children’s academic performance but also helped them develop a love for learning. She further added “We are fortunate to have an airline like Himalaya who values education and is dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. We are grateful for your additional support this year, to train our youth for enhancing their skills to run the restaurant smoothly.” 

Prayas Nepal was established in 2003 with the forethought to empower underprivileged children through education, awareness, and skillful training. The organization is running a children’s home for orphan, abandoned, and physically challenged children from different parts of Nepal for the last two decades. 

About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal-China joint venture International Airlines, established in 2014 with two complementary objectives: to promote people-to-people contact between Nepal and other countries, as well as to boost Nepal’s trade and tourism industries. The joint venture alliance is between Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC) as the Chinese partner, and Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd. as the local Nepalese partner.

H9 young fleet has total 4 aircraft: three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all-economy seats). H9 is currently operating passenger flights to prominent countries of the Middle East & South Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh & China. 

H9 received an international award for being the "Leading New International Airlines in South Asia" in its very first year of operation at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017. In 2020, it received its first ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification showing its competence in aircraft maintenance and engineering services. On December 29, 2021, H9 became the first airline in Nepal to achieve ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for “Providing Air Transport for Travelling Passengers and Freight, including Aviation Related Training Services”. The certification highlights H9's commitment to quality and its dedication to high-performance work practices.

Starting in September 2021, H9 introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a life-saving device onboard all its fleet. With this, H9 stands to be the first ever and the only Nepalese airline to carry AEDs onboard. With the aim to excel in safety, On-Time Performance (OTP), and most primarily, in service to its customers, H9 has established itself as a trusted airline of choice and aspires to rise as a leading airline in South Asia.