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killed 16 Nepalese guides. The Trust immediately set up a fund to support the families of those killed in the disaster. The fund includes a scholarship programme for the children of the victims, ensuring they receive a full education and helping them explore alternative employment opportunities.
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to enable all residents of the village to have access to fresh, running water and to establish a fire-fighting system. This was established by Lukla residents and the
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from 1966 until 1968. During this time Diane
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Hospital followed in 1975. Both hospitals were staffed by volunteer doctors from New
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