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Our team is made up of dedicated individuals, donors, and supporting partners who believe in the power of community, skill-sharing, and sustainable livelihoods. From cheesemakers and trainers to local villagers and generous supporters, each person plays an important role in bringing the Himalayan Dairy Project to life. Together, we work with mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a common goal—to empower rural communities, especially women, and create lasting impact through honest, value-driven dairy production.

Friends of Himalayan Dairy Project

We gratefully acknowledge the donors, contributors, and well-wishers whose generosity and belief in our mission make this work possible. Their support—whether through funding, expertise, or encouragement—has played a vital role in empowering communities, supporting women, and building sustainable livelihoods through the Himalayan Dairy Project.

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Late Basanta Raj Dawadi

Visionary behind the organization

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Matthias Dold

First Supporter & Idea Generator

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Annett Köber

First Supporter – Good Fairy

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Hermann Hochgräber

Main Dairy Donor

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Simone Maurer

Supporter

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Lea Blankenberg

Volenteer

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Subashchandra Lamsal

Supporter

About Us

Himalayan Dairy is a community-based initiative working with rural villages in Nepal to create sustainable livelihoods through cheesemaking. By adding value to locally produced milk, we empower farmers—especially women—while preserving traditional knowledge and respecting local resources.

Our Mission

To strengthen communities by sharing skills, supporting women-led livelihoods, and producing honest, high-quality dairy products rooted in the Himalayas.

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© 2026 Himalayan Dairy. All rights reserved. Made with hand, heart, and the spirit of the Himalayas.

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