Since its very beginning, Usthi has been committed to protecting minors and enabling them to grow up in a safe environment. For many children and young women this is still not possible in India. Over 80,000 children disappear every year in this large country. That’s 220 every day, and more than 9 every hour! That […]
In 1977 the Usthi Foundation opened the first school in India. 40 years later, we continue to support socially disadvantaged children and young people. Our commitment is only possible through your support! For four decades, Usthi has been working for the weakest members of society with the aim of enabling them to live an independent […]
On December 2 and 3, 2016, our untiring helpers from the Usthi family were on the road in Rapperswil and Jona with the Christmas stand. With a cup of tea and a piece of cake one could learn about the news of our foundation, spend some time with the Usthi family and buy some Christmas […]
On 2 December, the Landbote informed about the new managing director Tanja Lirgg. The newspaper reports that Tanja Lirgg from Rheinau is the new managing director of the Usthi Foundation after several stays abroad. The complete article has been published here in German.
I am delighted to introduce myself to you as the new Executive Director. On November 8, the Usthi Board of Trustees unanimously appointed me to head up the Organisation. I have been active for the past 11 years in Development Cooperation. After having completed my studies in Politics and Human Rights in Paris, I gained experience […]
The anniversary of the opening, in December 1977, of the first Usthi Foundation school gives us the opportunity to reflect with you on 40 years of Usthi history. Preparations for this anniversary next year are in full swing. We all agree that we wish to document 40 years of Usthi and are eagerly planning this. […]
Reconstruction, together with our partner and the population, was a complete success. Aided by the immense efforts of those affected, it was possible to ensure that housing was completed before the monsoons arrived in June. Minor reworking was still necessary, but even this was successfully concluded by the end of August. All the families were […]
The remaining equipment was delivered in March and personnel employed. Finally, during the visit of Usthi Foundation founder Kurt Burki in April, the maternity ward was officially opened for business by the District Collector and the District Medical Officer. A few days later, the first infants were delivered in the Tribal Health Centre. With this […]
On 5th June 2016 Swiss television channel SRF broadcasted a reportage on our reconstruction efforts in Nepal. In this short clip, Phoolmaya Waiba, single mother, tells her story and how she lost her home to the earthquake in April 2015. Together with our partners, Usthi Foundation trained local staff for building houses and successfully led […]