About Us
A Promise to Every Peak and Path
The SLIM story began with a profound connection to the Sherpa people. While trekking, “The Leopard” (a Vancouver native) fell in love with the resilience of the local communities and felt a persistent mission to give back.
Meeting Dr. Ujjwal Shah turned that intent into action. Together, they identified that sustainable change requires more than medicine; it requires future opportunities and community empowerment.
Future Opportunities
Creating educational and job pathways for Sherpa youth beyond life-long portering.
Community Empowerment
Helping Sherpas lead their own health and education initiatives at a local level.
Reliable Medicine
Overcoming the sheer difficulty of getting basic supplies to high altitudes.
Emergency Response
Establishing a team capable of rapid evacuation to city hospitals.
Future Opportunities
Creating educational and job pathways for Sherpa youth beyond life-long portering.
Community Empowerment
Helping Sherpas lead their own health and education initiatives at a local level.
Mission
To deliver consistent, high-frequency high altitude medical care and health education to Sherpa communities through a permanent operational loop. We replace one-time charity with reliable, long-term health infrastructure.
Vision
A self-sustaining Sherpa community where geographic isolation no longer limits health or a child’s potential. We envision a Khumbu region where local leadership and medical excellence work together.
SLIM Is Not a One-Off Health Camp
We run the MediLoop™—a permanent, cyclical medical circuit. Dr. Shah and the team keep moving so every patient receives proper follow-up. If a condition needs advanced care, we arrange fast referral to Kathmandu hospitals.
Today SLIM Delivers:
- Professional primary diagnosis on the ground
- Essential over-the-counter medications based on expert assessment
- Consistent, multi-season treatment residents can count on
Primary Diagnosis
Professional medical assessment on the ground.
Essential Medication
Providing off-the-counter medicines based on Dr. Shah’s expert diagnosis.
The MediLoop
Consistent, multi-season treatment cycle that residents can actually rely on.
The Faces of The Mission
Meet the people who are turning challenges into health solutions.
The Leopard
Founder
Founder: His passion for Nepal drives global outreach and support.
Dr. Ujjwal Shah
Medical Director
Leads clinical work with world-class high altitude medicine standards
Swapnil Acharya
Director of Operations
Turns vision into smooth, daily operations.
As we grow, we continue adding dedicated legal, field, and logistics experts focused on the Khumbu region.
Get Involved: Three Ways to Help
Your contribution provides the vital resources and hands-on support required to sustain health in the high Himalayas.
International Donors
Give cash or ship essential medical supplies from anywhere in the world.
Global Medical Volunteers
Join Dr. Shah on the trails to deliver first aid and clinical support.
Local Nepali Volunteers
Gain field experience while serving your community through rural healthcare.