Universal access to education for all. This is the goal Usthi pursues with the education projects in India and Nepal for the children in the regions. To give children with visual impairments the chance of education, Usthi also supports a hostel for blind children as part of the school education project in Nepal. In Nepal, […]
The project in Nepal aims to promote education for children from families affected by poverty and to improve the quality of education in the project region. Part of the project is therefore the further training of local teachers with a focus on didactics and pedagogy. At the beginning of the year, a workshop was held […]
On the table and under the Christmas tree: with our gift ideas and recipes you can give your festivities an Indian touch and support young people in the Usthi projects. Fabric Elephant Handmade unique pieces by our local partner organisation of the Thaddeus School Available in green, blue, gold and purple, size: 13cm Price: CHF […]
Every year, the projects in India and Nepal are visited and evaluated. The gained insights help to shape the further development of the projects. The experiences show what impact the projects have in the short and long term. For four weeks, the Usthi team travelled through India and Nepal to visit the projects. Exchanging ideas […]
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 […]
The consequences of the Covid pandemic are very evident in Nepal. Many families have lost their jobs and thus their income. Within the launched “Post-Covid Project”, Usthi supports families in securing their livelihoods. In Usthi’s project region in Dhading, west of the Kathmandu Valley, many families lack livelihood options. In order to strengthen the local […]
This year’s Usthi event on September the 24th offered the opportunity for a lively exchange and a unique insight into the projects. Usthi looks back on a successful evening. Usthi was particularly looking forward to an exchange with all the guests at this year’s Usthi Fest, after no festivities could take place in the last […]
In order to allow the partner organizations and projects to become independent in the long term, Usthi supports social business ventures. The profit flows into the projects and creates a cycle that provides more and more young people with access to education and thus new perspectives. In Hyderabad, a textile processing centre is connected to […]
Usthi sets great importance on cultural and extracurricular activities. The school’s daily routine should not only be educational, but also diverse and entertaining. After a long Covid break, the school children are now all the more excited about the creative challenge. The schools run by Usthi in India follow the Indian curriculum. Apart from that, […]