South African philanthropist and adventurer Angela Yeung has achieved a rare feat: summiting Mount Everest from the North Side, and then turning her attention straight back to giving. The journey, completed on Saturday, 24 May 2025, saw her not only reach the roof of the world but also deliver vital supplies to children in some of Nepal’s most remote mountain communities.
At exactly 10:56 am China time, Angela stood at the top of the world’s highest peak. It was a personal milestone years in the making, but the real heart of her journey began after she descended.
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From peak to purpose
Shortly after returning to base camp, Angela and her Sherpa team travelled to the Rolwaling Sangag Choling Monastery School and the Mountain Children Home, where they distributed over 100 kilograms of clothing, books and shoes. These donations, gathered from supporters around the globe, were aimed at children who have little access to modern educational resources.
For Angela, the trip was about more than the physical climb. It was about connecting two worlds — the immense privilege of standing on Everest, and the everyday struggles faced by children growing up in its shadow.
“Climbing Everest is a symbol of resilience, courage and clarity of purpose,” she said. “But giving back — especially to children in these remote regions — is the real summit.”
Balancing knowledge with compassion
The schools she visited serve children in areas where formal education is often limited to either spiritual learning or basic academic instruction. In places like Rolwaling, the traditional teachings of Tibetan Buddhism run deep, but resources are few. Angela hopes to bridge that gap by promoting an education that values both character and critical thinking.
This philosophy is at the heart of her work through the Impilo Collection Foundation, an organisation she founded to support vulnerable women and children through education, wellness and empowerment.
A grounded legacy
Angela’s expedition was about far more than reaching Everest’s summit. It was a statement about purpose, humility and the kind of legacy she hopes to build.
“I want to help equip the next generation with the tools to succeed, not only in the material world, but also in leading with kindness and compassion,” she said.
In combining a high-stakes physical challenge with a deeply human mission, Angela Yeung’s Everest journey serves as a reminder that true achievement is measured not by how high we climb, but by how many we help along the way.
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