The Alpine Fund is currently running only limited programs, which include indoor rock climbing and one trip to the mountains per month with youth from the Voenna Antonovka Orphanage.  Arianna is the country director, and we have at any one time several Alpine Interns. We do not have a volunteer program at the moment where we host volunteers, but if you are in Bishkek and want to help out please contact us, we still need support even though we are not running as many trips as before.

What we do

• Alpine Interns is an opportunity for young adults who have been involved in our previous programs to share what they have learned with younger students. By instructing and leading outings for younger students the Alpine Interns build up their own skill-sets and set positive examples. Increased self-confidence and leadership abilities make Alpine Interns more confident in life and prepare them for the challenges the face. 

• The Alpine Learning Center is a cabin near Bishkek that serves as the staging area and launching point for Alpine Fund outings. Camping participants often camp outside the cabin, enjoy breakfast from the kitchen and launch their own hiking ‘expeditions’ from this base camp. The primary reason for using this cabin is to provide a safe shelter from the weather and a warm place to gather and sleep at night, but children here are also able to learn independent living skills such as preparing breakfast, learning about nature, and maintaining good hygiene.