The Usthi Foundation looks back on an eventful year and wishes its supporters peaceful holidays and an excellent start to the new year. Shortly after the start of the new project year and the successful expansion of the projects in Hyderabad, cyclone Fani hit the Usthi School in Penthakata. Thanks to the generous support of […]
Three quarters of the Indian project year will soon have passed and Usthi’s project partner in Hyderabad celebrated Christmas like every year. The successful expansion of joint projects is a reason to celebrate. The expansion of women’s homes and vocational training opportunities has given many young people the chance to lead a self-determined and dignified […]
Enjoy mulled wine and support Usthi projects: At the end of November, Usthi will be in Jona with a festive market stall and is looking forward to meeting you. On Saturday, 30 November Usthi welcomes you between 11.00-17.00 o’clock heartily to this year’s mulled wine sale. The Usthi team is looking forward to interesting conversations and […]
On the Celebration of the 40th anniversary a film about the Usthi projects was initiated in 2016. The movie is now also available online. The film shows impressions of the Usthi projects and gives an insight into life in India and the impact of the Usthi Foundation. It was created during a project trip with the participation […]
From November Usthi will be presenting new postcards. The cards with five different images can be ordered from now on. With the new postcards from the Usthi Foundation, you will be able to bring joy twice. By buying the cards you are supporting young people in India and providing them with education, healthcare and protection […]
The US Consul General in Hyderabad attended the graduation ceremony of the latest vocational training courses on 19th September 2019. 237 young women and men without school-leaving qualifications were able to successfully complete their training in the last few months within the framework of the various Usthi vocational training courses. On the occasion of handing […]
On a short trip to India, the founder of the foundation Kurt Bürki visited the Usthi projects in India in mid-September. This includes a visit to the school in Penthakata. It was not an easy year for our students in Penthakata. After the cyclone Fani had severely damaged the fishing village and the school grounds […]
On the 24th of August the traditional Usthi party took place in the Cevi hut in Rapperswil-Jona. The weather was fine and people met for sausage, beer, cake and a chat. From 14:00 Usthi friends and people interested in Usthi arrived at the Cevi hut to have a cool drink accompanied by the best summer […]
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 […]