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ITE Better Health Project
 

Increasing Mental Health Awareness Among the Nepali-Speaking Bhutanese Population Through Hiking, Biking, and Walking

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🏔️ About the Project

The ITE Better Health Project combines physical activity with meaningful community support.
Our goal is to improve mental health well-being and increase awareness within the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese community by organizing regular, accessible outdoor activities.

Community Hikes: Guided walks and hikes designed to connect participants with nature and each other.

Biking Excursions: Group rides that promote physical fitness and stress relief.

Mental Health Conversations: Culturally sensitive discussions and resources shared in a welcoming, stigma-free environment during our outings.

Why Hiking & Biking? Physical movement in nature is proven to reduce anxiety, lower stress levels, and improve overall mood. By moving together, we build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

we are thrilled to announce that ITE has been officially awarded a community grant funded by the Partnership for Better Health !

This generous funding will launch a brand-new initiative dedicated to fostering wellness, breaking stigmas, and building community through the power of the great outdoors.


🤝 Our Generous Funder

This impactful work is made possible through the support of the Partnership for Better Health, an organization championing community health and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

Events

Registration

Select event(s) you would like to register
Age Group
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+

We might separate group based on the age group you fall in.

Emergency Contact Name & Phone #

Hiking, Biking and Walking Event Rules & Participant Guidelines:

  • Stay with the group: Always remain with designated trip leaders.

  • Gear & Hydration: Bring at least 1–2 liters of water and wear supportive footwear.

  • Leave No Trace: Pack out all trash and respect wildlife.

  • Personal Risk: Participants assume personal responsibility for physical readiness and safety.

  • Photo & Media Release:

    By registering for and attending this event, I grant Inspiredtoexplore.org the right to capture and use photographs, video recordings, and audio of me for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes across website, social media, and printed materials.

  • Zero-Tolerance Alcohol Policy:

    This event is strictly alcohol-free. Consumption, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited on the day of the event as well as the day preceding the event (24 hours prior). Failure to adhere to this policy will result in denied entry or immediate removal from the event premises respectfully.

Get Involved!
We want you to be a part of this journey. Whether you are looking to volunteer, participate, or simply learn more, we welcome you!

  • Who can join: All members of the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese community, families, and allies. All fitness levels are welcome.

  • Cost: Completely FREE thanks to our project funding.


Stay Tuned for Upcoming Dates!
 

We will soon publish our schedule for the upcoming season's hikes and biking trips.

For more information or to ask questions,
please contact the ITE team directly at (603) 219-4561
or email info@inspiredtoexplore.org

Funding for this program was provided in full by the partnership for Better health (antonia@ForBetterHealthPA.org)
 

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Inspired to Explore Inc (ITE) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human development organization with the mission to explore nature, inspire change, and enhance our health and well-being. The organization has a vision to inspire change in people's lives and livelihoods through a deeper connection with the natural world. ITE uses the transformative power of nature, education, leadership, and community to help people learn, grow, lead, and transform.. Over the past three years, ITE has hosted 20 + free events that includes community hikes, runs and outdoor wellness events where more than 800 people participated from Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Perry Counties, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. Majority of the participants reported that the outdoor experiences like hiking and biking have positively changed how they felt in their body, their mind, and their sense of belonging. ITE's active programs includes outdoor wellness advocacy (Nature Rx Advocacy), leadership training and development, nature-powered productivity, education and scholarships, and youth empowerment are not a menu of separate services.

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