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.

Treffen eines Kinder-Clubs

When children turn their ideas into action

Taking initiative and responsibility: In the children’s clubs in Usthi’s project region Dhadin, Nepal, committed girls and boys come together, develop their own ideas and put them into practice as a team. In doing so, they learn that together, they can make a difference. On the last Friday of every month, groups of schoolchildren come […]

zwei Tänzerinnen Penthakata-Schule

Anniversary Celebration 13 September

We are very much looking forward to celebrating 50 years of Usthi with you at the beautiful Rapperswil Castle. On this page, you will find all the information you need about the programme and how to get there. Please note that most of the speeches and celebration programme will be held in German. Key Information […]

Besuch der Botschaftsdelegation in der Penthakata-Schule

Swiss Ambassador Tissafi Visits Usthi

Three and a half days full of encounters, impressions and truly heartfelt moments in the Indian state of Odisha are now behind us. We are honoured and grateful for the visit of Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, and Simon Schäfer, First Secretary of the Swiss Embassy in New Delhi. Together with […]