Joint project visit

On this year’s project visit, the Usthi team is accompanied not only by founder Kurt Bürki, but also by the Board of Trustees. Together they are visiting the projects in India to get a deeper insight into the activities on the ground.

“Personally, I am deeply impressed by what is being done here. The local partners are highly motivated and very committed – in the schools, in the women’s shelters and children’s homes. This is reflected to me especially in the great joy of life and self-confidence of the children, which impresses me knowing where the children come from.“

Christa Vollrath, Member of the Usthi Board of Trustees

Last week, the team and the Board of Trustees visited the Professional Skills Training Centre in Hyderabad and attended the graduation ceremony of the course participants. 219 young men and women successfully completed one of the 17 different courses on 19th of October. Some of them have already found a job.

The graduates who would like to start their own business were given business starter kits: A total of 30 kits with sewing machines or tools were distributed by the Usthi team and the Board of Trustees. The equipment is intended to support them in setting up their micro businesses.

In the past few days, they also visited the Penthakata School and the village where the school children come from. “The teachers are very committed in imparting their knowledge and very proud that the children do above average in the state-recognised examinations“. reports Christa Vollrath.

The team and the Board of Trustees will spend the following days in the jungle region around Sommagiri to visit the health projects.

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