The Indian school year 2018/19 had come to an end and we have received the first school reports. The children, who live in the family communities, again finish the year with very good results.

In many subjects they were able to achieve a grade of 9, which is excellent. We are very happy that the boys and girls who grow up in the Usthi children’s homes in Hyderabad are investing their energy in their school education. They are building a solid foundation for their future. We are very proud of their good performance.

Usthi’s vocational skills training courses in Hyderabad enable a good 1,000 young people every year to take the step towards a financially independent future. Last Friday, the first 251 graduates of this year received their certificates. 

The vocational skills training courses have proved very successful over the last years. With the state-approved certificate, graduates generally find a good job on fair terms immediately after completing their training. We would like to congratulate all of them on completing their vocational skills training and wish them the very best for the future.

From Friday 5 – 7 April 2019, art lovers could marvel at the paintings of the painter Gertrud Müller and do good to the Usthi Foundation at the “Alte Fabrik Cultural Centre” in Rapperswil SG.

Enthused by an article about Usthi, the painter Gertrud Müller, known as Müge, spontaneously decided to donate her artistic legacy to the Usthi children. Her paintings were acquired at a large exhibition in the “Alte Fabrik” in Rapperswil. The proceeds of about CHF 5000 go directly to the Usthi projects in India.

Usthi looks back on an exciting weekend. On the one hand, long-term Usthi supporters visited and admired the paintings. But we also welcomed many new faces and were able to have thrilling conversations about our work in India.

We thank Gertrud Müller for her generous gesture, the Gebert Foundation for Culture for making the exhibition possible and of course all visitors for their interest and their visit.

The annual report is published for the year 2018 and gives an overview of the most important activities of the last year.

In 2018 all projects could be continued and in some cases developed. For example, the range of vocational training courses could be expanded to include manual courses. In the women’s shelter, 10 additional places were created and the number of school sponsorships in Hyderabad was increased. We wish you an exciting read!

The annual report also provides information on the finances of the Usthi Foundation and includes the financial statements for 2018. Usthi would like to thank all donors and supporters who made it possible for us to continue our commitment to children in need in 2018. Thank you very much!

The annual report can be downloaded online. If you would like a printed copy, it can be ordered free of charge at hello@usthi.ch or +41 55 511 21 25. The financial report in its entirety is written separately and is accessible online. It can also be ordered in printed form on request.

Annual Report 2018 – Download PDF

Audit Report 2018 – Download PDF

This year, too, the Realgymnasium Rämibühl ‘Solidarity Association’ organised a bake sale for people in need during their public open days on 21/22 March 2019.

What began in March 2005 with reconstruction aid for an Indian village destroyed by the tsunami, has since become firmly established in the school life of the Realgymnasium: Every year, more than 200 students bake for these open days and thus provide tasty snacks to be sold in support of projects of their own choice.

From the beginning, the RG-Rämibühl has supported Usthi with these activities, and for many years a significant part of the proceeds has been donated to the Usthi School in Penthakata. This year again, we are happy to receive a donation of CHF 2000 for Penthakata. We are impressed by the commitment shown by these young people seeking to improve the educational opportunities of disadvantaged young people. Many thanks to all those involved, also on behalf of our pupils in Penthakata. Your support impacts lives – that’s what we stand for!