Announcing the 2023 Empower Challenge
25 November, 2022
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With the festive season just round the corner, what better gift to give than the gift of empowerment? The next Empower Challenge is coming in
Exchange and Empower
Exchange and Empower aims to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds escape from poverty and oppression. We do so by organising programs that broaden horizons, promote cultural exchange and provide education and life skills that help young women control their own destinies.
Our 2022 athletes share their thanks!
1 November, 2022
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Just before our athletes graduated from this year’s program, they had a final online English class with our volunteers. Mira and the team shared this
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates!
22 October, 2022
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The 2022 Exchange & Empower program has come to an end. Congratulations to Padam, Anisha, Sabina and Sunkala! (Pictured above with Anita Rai from the
Anita Rai shares her thoughts on racing in Switzerland!
18 October, 2022
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We’re delighted to share some insights from our alumna Anita Rai on her recent experience at the UTMR in Switzerland! In September, Anita and fellow
Exchange and Empower Athletes Shine at Sindupalchowk
5 October, 2022
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A huge thanks to Will Lloyd for bringing us this race report from the Sindupalchowk International Trail Race! Text by Will Lloyd, photos by Jeevan
Rashila and Anita travel to Switzerland for the Mischabel 100
21 August, 2022
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We’re delighted that our former athletes Rashila and Anita will be taking part in UTMR’s Mischabel 100km in September! The Mischabel 100 traverses the höhenwege
Donate and Support
Our program is made possible by your generous donations! Please click here to learn more about how you can support.
We also welcome corporate sponsorships to help fund our programs in Nepal and elsewhere. When you sponsor Exchange and Empower, you’ll gain exposure to our highly engaged and motivated network of supporters and partners in Hong Kong, Nepal and beyond.
If your company or business is interested in sponsoring the program, please contact us and we’ll be in touch with further details.
supporting and Empowering women
This initiative started as a collaboration between Hong Kong Trail Running Women and renowned Nepalese athlete Mira Rai. As such, running and nature are very much part of our DNA. Our programs focus on encouraging women to participate in running and other activities that give them confidence and inspire them to achieve their goals.