On a short trip to India, the founder of the foundation Kurt Bürki visited the Usthi projects in India in mid-September. This includes a visit to the school in Penthakata.

It was not an easy year for our students in Penthakata. After the cyclone Fani had severely damaged the fishing village and the school grounds in May, it took a lot of time and work to return to normality. Usthi was fortunate to be able to ensure a timely resumption of school operations thanks to generous donations.

It is nice to see that the children can now concentrate fully on learning and build an important foundation for their future. For Kurt Bürki, the visit to Penthakata is still a matter close to his heart and it fills him with great joy to see that, despite the adverse circumstances, also this year many boys and girls can be offered a school education.

On the 24th of August the traditional Usthi party took place in the Cevi hut in Rapperswil-Jona. The weather was fine and people met for sausage, beer, cake and a chat.

From 14:00 Usthi friends and people interested in Usthi arrived at the Cevi hut to have a cool drink accompanied by the best summer weather. Thanks to generous donations from Cava Rava, Getränke Weibel, TopCC, Blumen Jasmin, Bäckerei Wick and the active support of volunteers, the costs could be kept very low. The profit of the festival goes into the work of the Usthi Foundation in India.

Usthi would like to thank all partners, helpers and the Cevi Rapperswil-Jona for the pleasant cooperation and the great support and all visitors for their interest in Usthi and the beautiful afternoon.