SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND CHANGE MAKERS

In her latest book “Social Enterpreneurs and Change Makers”, Brindarica Bose tells Usthi’s story, among others. Founder Kurt Bürki and Executive Director Alessandra Grosse shared their thoughts on Usthi with her.

The book on “Social Enterpreneurs and Change Makers” presents seven non-profit initiatives from the USA, India, Africa and Switzerland. One of them is Usthi. In an interview with the founder of the foundation, Kurt Bürki, and the executive director, Alessandra Grosse, readers learn their thoughts on Usthi’s history and visions.

Those interested can purchase the book here. According to the author, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to charitable organisations. We are very happy to be part of this project and thank Brindarica Bose for her commitment.

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 […]