On the occasion of the 40th anniversary, a documentary about the Usthi projects was produced in 2016. The film shows impressions from the Usthi projects and gives an insight into life in India and the impact of the Usthi Foundation. It was made during a project trip with the participation of the founder Kurt Bürki and the former executive director Tanja Lirgg. The piece was produced by axxaris ag.
Members of the Usthi Board of Trustees recount which experiences particularly impressed them on their journey through the projects in India. Christa Vollrath reports on the impression the local partners left on her; Matthias Manz reflects on the Usthi culture he found in the way the partner organisations work; Urs Jaisli talks about the importance […]
Inequalities are reinforced by crisis situations. After two difficult years, most people in Switzerland are returning to a normal life. In poorer countries like Nepal or India, the consequences of the current situation are much more evident. According to a newly published report, the World Bank estimates that up to 56 million people in India […]
How do we sustainably develop our projects at Usthi? Personal exchange with the children, families and project partners on the ground provides an insight into the challenges. In order to achieve a sustainable and long-term impact, the “Empowering Children and Families” project takes a holistic approach: Usthi not only provides children with access to education, […]