New School Material

In Nepal, schoolchildren are excited about the new school materials. The situation on the ground is constantly changing. Decisions to close schools are implemented at very short notice.

Nepal is not spared from the omicron wave either. Since the beginning of January the corona case numbers have been rising once more. The government decided to close places like cinemas, theatres, gyms and clubs again.

The new virus variant sparked discussions about school closures again. In some parts of Nepal, educational institutions already switched back to distance learning. Until recently, schools in the Thakre district of Dhading, where the 10 Usthi-supported schools are located, were still open. Depending on the number of infections, the schools are beeing closed repeatedly.

Last week, the students in Nepal received new school supplies. Besides books and writing materials, new bags and school uniforms were distributed.

In the current project year, the focus is also on improving the infrastructure of the early childhood development classrooms. The spaces are tailored to the playful learning of children aged three to five. The aim is to promote the children’s early childhood development and thus prepare them for their future school career. In the last few weeks, a total of six early childhood development centres have been supplied with new material. Play and learning materials were handed out and the rooms will be equipped with a cosy corner for sleeping and resting.

The education project in Nepal was initiated in the past few years and has been implemented since the beginning of 2020. In addition to promoting school education, it aims to reach and strengthen the population on various levels.

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 […]