Usthi hosts summer party

Usthi hosts a summer party. We would like to celebrate another year of Usthi with our supporters. It would be a great pleasure for us to welcome you.

The Usthi Fest 2019 will take place on Saturday, 24th August 2019. Between 14:00 and 20:00 we would like to welcome you to a cosy get-together with food and drinks in the Cevihaus Langmoos in Rapperswil-Jona. There is no fixed programme and you can join us in the afternoon or in the evening. We look forward to meeting you in person.

You can find detailed information about the party, the journey and a registration form here. We are happy about your registration, as it makes planning easier for us.

Besprechung des Abfallmanagements am Strand von Penthakata

Handover of Waste Management to the City of Puri

With a formal handover ceremony, the City of Puri has taken over responsibility for the operation and financing of waste management in the Penthakata settlement from Usthi. Usthi remains committed to integrating this topic into the surrounding schools. The new video shows where the waste management project starts – and why. One of Usthi’s schools […]

Sturzflut in Nepal

Flash Flood in Nepal

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, a devastating flash flood caused widespread destruction in Nepal, north-west of Kathmandu, along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Lives were lost and many people remain missing. Homes, roads and vital infrastructure have been destroyed, leaving families without their livelihoods. Usthi is deeply saddened by the devastating events. Our thoughts are […]

der neue Schulbus an der Penthakata Schule

New school bus in Penthakata

The first test drive caused great excitement among the children at Penthakata School. Since July, the new school bus – made possible by the generous donation of an Indian supporter – has been in regular use. Every morning, the children from the informal fishing settlement on the outskirts of the city make their way to […]