Are you still looking for a special gift for your loved ones? If you give away a donation certificate or Usthi greeting cards, you will not only make the recipient happy, but also offer young people a perspective.

Treat a loved one with a contribution for the children and young people in the Usthi projects. The presentee will receive a gift certificate and young people will be provided with access to education, healthcare and protection from human trafficking – and thus a perspective for a dignified future. The amount can be freely chosen.

Whether you like to send greeting cards yourself or to delight a person in your environment who loves to write – with the Usthi card collection you will treat your loved ones and empower young people at the same time. For 15 francs you will receive a set with 5 motifs. All pictures were taken during project visits.

If you would like to make an online donation, please let us know in the message field under which name and on what occasion the donation certificate should be issued. You can select the postcard set as the purpose of your donation.

If you prefer to pay in the traditional way by payment slip or bank transfer, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or phone (+41 55 511 21 25). We would be happy to send the gift to the address of your choice.

Fortunately, the number of Covid-19 cases in India has declined a little lately. However, a return to normality is still a long way off. The Usthi partners are doing their best to ensure access to education and healthcare even in these difficult times.

According to the Indian media, some states have resumed face-to-face teaching in early November. In West Bengal, where the Usthi schools Ananda and Thaddeus are located, the situation will be re-evaluated in mid-November at the earliest. In the state of Odisha, where the Penthakata School is located, no end to distance learning is in sight at the moment.

The teachers of the Usthi schools are doing their utmost to continue teaching and to provide the children with knowledge despite closed schools. In order not to jeopardise the completion of the highest two classes, students are currently allowed to prepare for the exams on the school campus. While respecting the protective measures, they can thus exchange information and seek advice from the teaching staff.

Covid-19 has also brought some changes to the Tribal Health Centre. Health staff are fighting against the spread of Covid-19 with health checks, but also by raising awareness. In this way, the hospital and health network are making an important contribution to containing the virus. The hospital remains open to all patients. To protect people from infection, every effort is being made to ensure that hygiene measures are complied with.

Usthi is impressed by the commitment of the local staff and thanks them for their tireless efforts to provide access to education and healthcare.