Dignity
Every child deserves care, respect, and the opportunity to imagine a brighter future.
About us
Young people.
A shared purpose.
We’re a teen-run nonprofit helping children in Nepal access food, clothing, education, and a brighter future.
Our story
From a shared idea
to practical action.
Arnie Karanjit's family roots are in Nepal, and he has seen firsthand the poverty many children there face — kids without the basic supplies, food or clothing they need to learn. He started Everest Initiative to do something about it, and brought together classmates from Natick High School's Class of 2027 to help.
That belief takes shape through fundraising, volunteer outreach, community events, and partnerships with local stores. Together, we support children and schools in Nepal with supplies and practical improvements to learning spaces.
Our mission remains personal: help children meet everyday needs, open doors to education, and build hope for what comes next.
What guides us
Care in every step.
Community
Students, volunteers, supporters, and communities all have a part in making change possible.
Practical support
We focus on everyday essentials and educational access: tangible ways to help children move forward.
Meet our team
Students with a
purpose beyond school.
Natick High School · Class of 2027
Arnie Karanjit
Founder & CEO
Arnie founded Everest Initiative to help create better futures for children in Nepal. Seeing children light up when receiving supplies is a favorite part of his work. As Founder & CEO, he leads our team and guides our work.
Raphael Camerini
Social Media Manager
Raphael enjoys running, solving problems, and spending time with friends. He brings that energy to sharing our work. As Social Media Manager, he manages our social media updates.
Dylan Benoit
Treasurer
Dylan helps with fundraising ideas and enjoys working to support a community that deserves more recognition. As Treasurer, he oversees our finances.
Evan Mann
Fundraising Coordinator & Volunteer
Evan joined after a friend shared the idea for the nonprofit. He enjoys creative projects and being part of a team that helps others. As Fundraising Coordinator & Volunteer, he coordinates our fundraising efforts and helps with volunteer work.
Henry Duhamel
Fundraising Coordinator & Volunteer
Henry enjoys the outdoors, hands-on work, and spending time with friends. As Fundraising Coordinator & Volunteer, he coordinates our fundraising efforts and helps with volunteer work.
A community effort
There’s a place
for you here, too.
Our work brings people together around educational access. Whether you can give time, help fundraise, or introduce our mission to someone new, we’d love to hear from you.
Find your way to helpGive a little. Help a future grow.
A small gift can spark
a big change.
Help us bring school supplies, food and clothing to children at our partner schools in Kathmandu.
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