Usthi Team Working From Home Again

After the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, Usthi has followed the recommendation of the Federal Council and is now working from home again.

The majority of the Usthi team has been working from home again since the 19th of October, helping to minimize personal contacts and the use of public transport, thus protecting people who depend on commuting.

The Usthi team is fortunately used to working remotely. The office has long been set up so that the Usthi documents can be accessed while traveling in India and Nepal. Ideal conditions for working from home. Digital meetings with our partners are part of Usthi’s daily business since the introduction of video conferencing. This is now also the way to exchange ideas within the team.

The Usthi team hopes that the numbers will start to decline soon and considers itself lucky to be able to manage this changeover without major challenges.

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 […]