Changes at Usthi

Members of the Board leaving Usthi gave us cause for changes.

For many years, successful achievements of Usthi were substantially marked by the skills and dedication of those leaving the Board, who are taking on new responsibilities now. We would like to thank them for their long lasting loyalty and the work they have done for Usthi. The new members of the board are introducing themselves on our website.

Usthi’s managing director, Tanja Lirgg, is also leaving the foundation at the end of April. She directed Usthi foundation with competence, putting much heart and soul into it. Usthi and its team would like to thank Tanja Lirgg for her vigilant leadership. The new focus on supporting abused girls and young women, brought in the programmes by Tanja Lirgg, will be continued and maintained in her sence. The Usthi team will be missing Tanja Lirgg much and whishes her the best for her future. The new managing director will be introduced in the next newsletter.

Der Campus in Hyderabad steht unter Wasser.

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USTHI EVENT 2025

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