In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Chhonzin Angmo, the first visually challenged person from India and the first visually challenged woman in the world to climb Mount Everest.Born in Chango village, Kinnaur district, Chhonzin’s journey from a small Himalayan village to the highest peak on earth is one of extraordinary courage and determination. A graduate of Miranda House, University of Delhi, and now working with Union Bank of India, she proves that resilience and purpose can take you anywhere — even to the roof of the world.From training on ice-clad slopes to facing moments of fear and exhaustion, Chhonzin’s story is about mental strength, courage, and the will to keep moving when everything tells you to stop. Her climb is not just a personal victory but an inspiration for every person who has ever been told “you can’t.”What You’ll LearnHow Chhonzin Angmo made history on Mount EverestHer journey from Kinnaur to Delhi to the world stageLosing eyesight due to wrong medication — and rebuilding life with purposeThe importance of mental strength over physical limitsTraining, discipline, and the challenges of high-altitude mountaineeringHow inclusion and opportunity can turn dreams into milestones Timestamps00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Growing up in Chango village, Kinnaur district05:10 - Journey into mountaineering08:30 - Training and preparation12:00 - Facing challenges on the climb16:45 - Lessons in mental strength20:15 - Making history on Mount Everest23:30 - Message to others with disabilitiesGuest: Chhonzin Angmo, Mountaineer, graduate of Miranda House (Delhi University), and employee at Union Bank of India — the first visually challenged person from India and the first visually challenged woman in the world to climb Mount Everest.About Eyeway ConversationsEyeway Conversations brings real stories of people living with blindness and vision impairment—highlighting their journeys of education, employment, and empowerment. Powered by Score Foundation, Eyeway aims to foster inclusion through awareness, dialogue, and shared experiences.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

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