At our visit in February 2020 in India and Nepal, we were cordially welcomed by the local partners, children and staff. In the schools the final exams were in progress. All the students worked with much discipline and concentration, because everybody want to bring home good grades. The education Center in Pentakatha and with it […]
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 […]
In January 2020, Usthi beneficiaries complete vocational trainings and pupils win school awards. On 17 January 2020, 272 young men and women received their certificate of vocational training courses in Hyderabad. After completion of their of the computer, tailoring, beautician, electrical and welding courses, almost all graduates find a job with fair pay immediately after […]
Usthi Foundation is launching a new educational project in Nepal. Last December, Executive Director, Tanja Lirgg, travelled to Nepal to finalise the planning for the project with the local team and to start the project in 2020. Usthi is now supporting a school in the Dhading district in order to provide education for children who […]
The Usthi Foundation looks back on an eventful year and wishes its supporters peaceful holidays and an excellent start to the new year. Shortly after the start of the new project year and the successful expansion of the projects in Hyderabad, cyclone Fani hit the Usthi School in Penthakata. Thanks to the generous support of […]
Three quarters of the Indian project year will soon have passed and Usthi’s project partner in Hyderabad celebrated Christmas like every year. The successful expansion of joint projects is a reason to celebrate. The expansion of women’s homes and vocational training opportunities has given many young people the chance to lead a self-determined and dignified […]
Enjoy mulled wine and support Usthi projects: At the end of November, Usthi will be in Jona with a festive market stall and is looking forward to meeting you. On Saturday, 30 November Usthi welcomes you between 11.00-17.00 o’clock heartily to this year’s mulled wine sale. The Usthi team is looking forward to interesting conversations and […]
On the Celebration of the 40th anniversary a film about the Usthi projects was initiated in 2016. The movie is now also available online. The film shows impressions of the Usthi projects and gives an insight into life in India and the impact of the Usthi Foundation. It was created during a project trip with the participation […]
From November Usthi will be presenting new postcards. The cards with five different images can be ordered from now on. With the new postcards from the Usthi Foundation, you will be able to bring joy twice. By buying the cards you are supporting young people in India and providing them with education, healthcare and protection […]