Peaks Foundation

The Peaks Foundation organizes inspirational trekking expeditions for women who seek adventure, a sense of personal achievement and an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. We bring women together from around the world to trek the world’s most beautiful peaks. Our teams empower disadvantaged women and girls in the communities where the treks are based by raising critical funds for local projects.

Each year, we organize 8-10 trekking challenges for groups of women to explore mountains and cultures in Africa, North and South America and the Himalayas. Our challenges range from gentle treks to more demanding and technical expeditions.

The women that participate in our challenges fundraise …

Each year, we organize 8-10 trekking challenges for groups of women to explore mountains and cultures in Africa, North and South America and the Himalayas. Our challenges range from gentle treks to more demanding and technical expeditions.

The women that participate in our challenges fundraise to support projects in the communities where they trek. Since 2007, our challenge participants have raised over $800,000 in funds that have been distributed to local non-profit organizations supporting women and girls. Our grant highlights include:
• $330,000 invested in girls education in northern Tanzania
• 24 educational scholarships for girls provided in Ladakh, India
• $300,000 invested in women’s HIV/AIDS support groups in Tanzania
• $30,000 invested in the construction of a school in rural Nepal