A sharp rise of Covid-19 case numbers in Nepal leads to renewed discussions about school closures. The failure of new supplies of vaccine doses brings Nepal’s immunization campaign to a halt. Only four weeks ago nothing pointed to a new wave of Corona. Schools and sports venues as well as bars have had returned to […]

While first segments of the population are currently being vaccinated in India, the Corona case numbers have risen sharply again in just a few weeks. Schools could be completely closed again. In the Somagiri region the projects are continuing with slight restrictions and are making an important contribution. At the beginning of the year, the […]

For 45 years, Usthi founder Kurt Bürki has been committed to promoting access to education and healthcare. To this day, he dedicates his time to supporting young people in India and Nepal. Now he and his commitment are to be honoured in a a documentary. When Kurt Bürki talks about his past and his numerous […]

While the lower classes in India remain in distance learning, the situation in Nepal has gradually returned to normal. Since last autumn, declining cases allow all children to be taught on site again and the new Usthi project can be further expanded. In contrast to India, no second wave of Corona is evident in Nepal […]

After almost a year of distance learning, a full return to face-to-face teaching still seems a long way off for most Indian schools. In Hyderabad, at least students from grade 6 can now return to classroom learning. For almost a year, schools in India have been closed for most pupils. For the children and teenagers […]

John’s Academy School was built by our local partners in Hyderabad last year and will enable almost 300 children to attend school from summer 2021 independently of Usthi. To equip the computer room, nine more computers have to be purchased. Therefore, Usthi is asking for donations. Usthi’s partner organisation in Hyderabad is active in several […]

Since the very beginning, Usthi has been advocating for a world in which girls and women can build their own future in a free and self-determined way. On International Women’s Day 2021, this cause is unfortunately far from over. International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March. While there are many achievements to celebrate in […]

BERNINA is supporting the Usthi schools in Ananda and Penthakata with five quality sewing machines. These are already being used in handicraft classes. 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 […]

By early February, all Usthi school sites could soon see the resumption of face-to-face classes for all grades. The day care centers of the Early Childhood Development Project can resume operations this month. In Hyderabad, classes for final year students have been back in the classroom since the beginning of February. The partner organisation in […]