I think money is much better spent on programs such as the above than on a mountaineering class/experiment. 7,000 people and three villages are helped, rather than a few handful.
Mountaineering is a luxury. No food, clean water and basic health care: no big expedition fun.
I would encourage people, if they wish to support the Mountain Fund, to do so in a way that addresses larger groups of people at their most basic needs, rather than some "All-Star" climbing experiment...and yes it will be an experiment, socially and otherwise, though no doubt well-meant.
This is not an either/or restricted option.
I understand that we all don't live with limitless personal funds, but contributing to one organization one year and a different cause next year is also an option. Or splitting your yearly set-aside 50/50 is an option.
Just keeping an open dialogue here...