Annual Report 2018

The annual report is published for the year 2018 and gives an overview of the most important activities of the last year.

In 2018 all projects could be continued and in some cases developed. For example, the range of vocational training courses could be expanded to include manual courses. In the women’s shelter, 10 additional places were created and the number of school sponsorships in Hyderabad was increased. We wish you an exciting read!

The annual report also provides information on the finances of the Usthi Foundation and includes the financial statements for 2018. Usthi would like to thank all donors and supporters who made it possible for us to continue our commitment to children in need in 2018. Thank you very much!

The annual report can be downloaded online. If you would like a printed copy, it can be ordered free of charge at hello@usthi.ch or +41 55 511 21 25. The financial report in its entirety is written separately and is accessible online. It can also be ordered in printed form on request.

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