Since the very beginning, Usthi has been advocating for a world in which girls and women can build their own future in a free and self-determined way. On International Women’s Day 2021, this cause is unfortunately far from over. International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March. While there are many achievements to celebrate in […]
BERNINA is supporting the Usthi schools in Ananda and Penthakata with five quality sewing machines. These are already being used in handicraft classes. With the CHANGE 4 GOOD campaign, customers can trade in their old model when buying a new BERNINA sewing machine. The used sewing machines are reconditioned by BERNINA and then put to […]
By early February, all Usthi school sites could soon see the resumption of face-to-face classes for all grades. The day care centers of the Early Childhood Development Project can resume operations this month. In Hyderabad, classes for final year students have been back in the classroom since the beginning of February. The partner organisation in […]
The Covid-19 situation has improved significantly at the Usthi project locations. However, the Usthi schools are still exclusively open for the senior classes. At the beginning of 2021, it is not yet possible to speak of a return to normality within the Usthi projects. Covid-19 case numbers are declining in India and the situation is […]
The much-awaited results of the Government Skills Training Exams are out and our graduates achieved best marks. For our schools in India, light relaxations of the Covid-10 measures were implemented during the last few weeks. Graduates of our professional skills training courses took the Government Exams just before the lockdown in March 2020. Good news […]
Those interested in Nepal who missed the opportunity to watch Eliza Kubarska’s impressive documentary at the cinema can now catch up online. “Eliza Kubarska’s film evokes the majesty of the alpine world in breathtaking images, but also draws attention to the problems of a globalised world in which tradition and spirituality are at risk of […]
We wish our supporters a happy holiday season and a good start into the new year. For many, this year’s festive season will be a little different than usual. Whether you gather in a small circle around the Christmas tree or toast the New Year via Skype – Usthi wishes you and your loved ones […]
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. […]
Usthi looks back on an eventful year. We are impressed by the commitment of our local partners in India and Nepal and overwhelmed by the great solidarity that Usthi experienced again this year. With new faces on the board of trustees, Usthi started the new year with renewed enthusiasm. But soon the foundation was facing […]