In her latest book “Social Enterpreneurs and Change Makers”, Brindarica Bose tells Usthi’s story, among others. Founder Kurt Bürki and Executive Director Alessandra Grosse shared their thoughts on Usthi with her. The book on “Social Enterpreneurs and Change Makers” presents seven non-profit initiatives from the USA, India, Africa and Switzerland. One of them is Usthi. […]
Usthi looks back on an eventful year. We are impressed by the commitment of our local partners in India and Nepal and overwhelmed by the great solidarity that Usthi experienced again this year. With new faces on the board of trustees, Usthi started the new year with renewed enthusiasm. But soon the foundation was facing […]
Are you still looking for a special gift for your loved ones? If you give away a donation certificate or Usthi greeting cards, you will not only make the recipient happy, but also offer young people a perspective. Treat a loved one with a contribution for the children and young people in the Usthi projects. […]
Fortunately, the number of Covid-19 cases in India has declined a little lately. However, a return to normality is still a long way off. The Usthi partners are doing their best to ensure access to education and healthcare even in these difficult times. According to the Indian media, some states have resumed face-to-face teaching in […]
After the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, Usthi has followed the recommendation of the Federal Council and is now working from home again. The majority of the Usthi team has been working from home again since the 19th of October, helping to minimize personal contacts and the use of public […]
After the last loosening of the Covid-19 restrictions, the project setup in Nepal could be continued. While attendance classes are slowly being resumed, support for school children in the Kathmandu valley can now be provided. With great excitement our partner organisation in Nepal started to set up Usthi’s new educational project in early 2020. The […]
Participants of the professional skills training had to wait a while until they could conclude their courses. The Covid-19 measures caused a long summer break. They finally graduated at the beginning of October. When the lockdown was imposed in spring to control Covid-19, the professional skills training centres in Hyderabad also had to close their […]
Usthi is giving away tickets for the movie “THE WALL OF SHADOWS”: A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs one of the holiest mountains to earn the money for their son’s education. They lead an expedition along the eastern wall of Kumbhakarna, which has never been climbed before. When director Eliza Kubarska took part in […]
There is little hope that the Covid-19 situation in India will normalise any time soon; the case numbers in Nepal too continue to rise. The re-opening of schools is currently not in sight in either country. At least the professional skills training centres in Hyderabad will be allowed to resume operations on 21st of September. […]