In Nepal, schoolchildren are excited about the new school materials. The situation on the ground is constantly changing. Decisions to close schools are implemented at very short notice. Nepal is not spared from the omicron wave either. Since the beginning of January the corona case numbers have been rising once more. The government decided to […]

An eventful year is drawing to a close. Our local partners in Nepal and India faced the challenging situation with impressive flexibility and great commitment. Usthi is thankful for the great support we received from our donors in Switzerland again this year. At the beginning of the year, the situation in India with respect to […]

This month the “Community Contribution Day” took place in Hyderabad. Staff, neighbours and the local community around the campus were invited to contribute to the children’s homes. The day was a great success. On the 13th of December, people from the surrounding areas of the projects in Hyderabad came together to support the children’s homes […]

The Advent season marks the beginning of the search for suitable Christmas gifts. With our gift ideas, you not only choose something unusual, but also support young people in India and Nepal. Silk Scarves As part of the professional skills training in Hyderabad, young women and men can learn the sewing handicraft. In addition to […]

For months, children in India and Nepal could not go to school. Since autumn, schools have been opening step by step. Children, parents and teachers all wish to return to the classroom. The safe environment at the schools is enormously important for the children. Interaction with peers fosters social development and enables them to grow […]

The consequences of the pandemic are clearly felt in India. The challenging situation in the labour market and rising poverty increase the risk of human trafficking and violence. Usthi’s anti-trafficking programme is back in full operation. Problems such as hunger and poverty, which were already a challenge before the Corona crisis, have now been intensified […]

Since September, the professional skills training centre in Hyderabad has been offering new courses for young women and men. In addition to the already existing courses – for example in textile processing or computer usage – the offer has been expanded by two courses in the medical field. The demand for medical staff increases significantly […]

Bernina donated 15 new sewing machines to the professional skills training centre in Hyderabad. In an online training, teachers of the courses and employees of the garment factory learned how to use the new machines. In April, Bernina contacted Usthi. With the aim of supporting the textile processing courses, the professional skills training centre in […]

Schools in both India and Nepal are slowly resuming operations. After months of homeschooling, school children at several sites in India have been able to attend classes again since the beginning of September. The schools at Usthi’s project site in Nepal will also open next week. After India and Nepal were hit hard by a […]