About Us

Kids On The Grid’s mission is to connect children to the world using technology. We believe that providing kids in underprivileged communities access to the internet will create a step-change in educational opportunities and learning, and over time livelihoods and development.

We are currently working with local schools and communities in the Helambu area of Nepal. We are a non-profit and are partnering with Helambu Education and Livelihood Project (HELP), a non-profit in Nepal.

The Team

Chloe Harford worked as a volunteer teacher at Yangrima School in Helambu, Nepal for six months in 1993. She is now a tech executive and board director based in Seattle. Chloe was a one of the earliest pre-launch team at Zillow Group, a portfolio of the world’s largest real estate brands, and served in various senior exec roles focused on driving growth. Many of her former Yangrima students, who were the first generation in their families to attend school, now hold university degrees and professional jobs. Chloe holds an MBA from INSEAD, a PhD in Volcanology from Bristol University and a MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.

Jimmy Lama is Nepal country manager for MondoChallenge Foundation, a UK based charity supporting education and livelihoods in developing countries. Jimmy established HELP in 2009 to improve education in Helambu and Sindupalchowk region, where he now works with 30 schools. Jimmy studied at Yangrima School in the 1990s, is from Nakote village and has very strong links with the community. He holds a BA from Tribhuvan University and an MA in International Development from Institute of Development Studies at Sussex University .

Barney Harford is a COO of Uber, Board Director at United Airlines and RealSelf, and former CEO of Orbitz.com. Barney visited Yangrima School in 1993 when his sister Chloe was teaching there. Barney holds an MBA from INSEAD and a MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.