Kirsty Nancarrow
Kirsty Nancarrow
A long-term advocate for regional journalists, Kirsty served on the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance Federal Council and Queensland Branch Committee for many years and founded Women in Media Far North Queensland.
Kirsty is now a sought-after media trainer and video educator and is the co-director of eMotion Video Training & Production. She is an advocate for social justice and mental health and currently lives in Cairns with her husband Shaun.
Himalayan Dreams
The Story of Som Tamang
HOW ONE MAN’S DETERMINATION CHANGED THE FUTURE FOR CHILDREN IN RURAL NEPAL.
DISCOVER THE LIFE OF SOM TAMANG, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose – to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage. Overcoming extreme poverty, child slavery, a tiger attack, a critical head injury and civil war, Som Tamang's tenacity led him to Australia.
Through hard work and a touch of serendipity, he carved out a brighter future for generations to come.
‘No matter where you’re from you have to have a dream…Som was a young man that wanted to go somewhere. Not to run away but he wanted his own adventure, his own life and ambitions….He did what he said he was going to do.’ Jason Clarke, Australian Actor Everest
‘You can feel his spirit immediately. He is someone who has gone through a very difficult life but out of tremendous compassion and benevolence for other people, especially for children that suffer similar fates as him, to avoid that he developed this huge courage and strength to change something in the world.’ Julius Dreyer, Founder of Happiness.com
‘Gripping and uplifting.’
Dr Kerstin Pilz, Author
'Himalayan Dreams is the inspiring story of a man determined to make the world a better place. Kirsty Nancarrow takes us to the roof of the world, Nepal, where challenge and tragedy are overcome by compassion and courage.'
Richard Dinnen, ABC Broadcaster
‘Kirsty Nancarrow’s book Himalayan Dreams tells the extraordinary life story of Nepalese former child slave Som Tamang. Beautifully written, the book is both gripping and uplifting, taking the reader on the roller-coaster ride of Som's journey from extreme hardship and poverty to freedom, empowerment. It's a story about resilience and ultimately hope that shines a light in times of darkness.’
Dr Kirsten Pilz, Author, Write Your Journey
‘The compelling story of Som Tamang’s journey from poverty and child slavery to
hope and optimism high in the Himalayan Mountains. It’s a rich journey revealing
life’s infinite promises, and what’s possible when we choose to overcome challenges.
This book is also a testament to award-winning journalist, Kirsty Nancarrow, and
the power of storytelling to change lives, including her own.’
Anita Jacoby AM Media Executive, Board Director & Author
