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, […]

While only four people work for Usthi in Switzerland, almost 400 employees are involved in the implementation of the projects in India and Nepal. Without their dedication, the projects wouldn’t be as successfull as they are. Teachers of the schools and professional skills trainings, directors, cooks and house mothers of the children’s and women’s shelters, […]

The second Corona wave hit India and Nepal particularly hard. This year we distributed more than 3300 food packages to the children and families of the Usthi projects. The video gives an insight into the emergency relief activities at the various locations and shows who benefited from the donations. A big thank you to all […]

Unfortunately, there are no signs of improvement in the current covid crisis in India. Thanks to great solidarity with the people in India, Usthi has already been able to support families with emergency relief. A short video shows the distribution of food packages in early May 2021.  Since the first call for donations by Usthi, […]

We asked our partner in Hyderabad how they experience the current situation, what is different compared to the first wave and what they do to help people. Usthi has a clear goal. We want to distribute 2,000 food packages to the people most in need and provide vaccinations to 1,000 vulnerable people. It doesn’t take much: […]

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 […]

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 use again in charity projects. Five of these sewing machines can now be used for handicraft lessons at two Usthi schools.