40 years of Usthi: the anniversary draws closer

The anniversary of the opening, in December 1977, of the first Usthi Foundation school gives us the opportunity to reflect with you on 40 years of Usthi history.

Preparations for this anniversary next year are in full swing. We all agree that we wish to document 40 years of Usthi and are eagerly planning this. Hold your breath – it will be worth waiting for!  We shall be pleased to present the results at the Anniversary celebrations. We will announce the exact date shortly in our Newsletter.

Der Campus in Hyderabad steht unter Wasser.

Emergency appeal: Floods in Hyderabad

Heavy local rain showers severely affected the Usthi project region in Hyderabad during the night of 27 August. The region experienced flooding on a scale not seen in 98 years. A children’s homes campus in the north of the city is under floodwater. On another campus, the buildings of the Usthi children’s homes and women’s […]

“I now feel I can dream again.”

Despite economic growth, securing a livelihood remains a major challenge for many families in India. The majority of Indians work in the informal labor market, usually without social security or employment contracts and often under precarious working conditions. Access to the labor market and to fairly paid jobs is marked by glaring inequalities: women in […]

USTHI EVENT 2025

The Usthi team warmly invites you to this year’s Usthi Event on September 27, 2025. Together, we would like to look back on another year of commitment to children and youth in India and Nepal. We are delighted to welcome long-time supporters and new friends alike from 4:00 PM at the Kreuzbühl Parish Hall in […]