TRAS - Lhasa, Tibet

The Lhasa Yuthok Kindergarten is located in the Barkhor district in old Lhasa, the shrinking traditional heart of the city. The school's 60 students are either Tibetan, coming from the surrounding district, or are the children of transient Tibetan traders. The school provides kindergarten through grade two education to prepare its students for the public school system. There are two Tibetan teachers who provide basic education in keeping with traditional Buddhist culture. Without the school, most of the children would most likely not have access to the education system in Lhasa.

Although every family contributes a small amount of money each month for their children's education, it is not enough to maintain the school. Tsarong Phungyal, the 80 year old principal who founded the school in 1997, has appealed to TRAS for financial help.

The Response

TRAS has committed to funding the cost of maintaining the school for two years to ensure that it can continue to provide education to Lhasa's Tibetan children.

Financial Need

Only $8580 this year (2007-08) is needed to cover the cost of the building rent, maintenance, electricity, licensing fees, teachers' salaries and educational materials.

How you can help

Individual donations are key to TRAS' ability to fund the Lhasa Yuthok Kindergarten. By donating to this project, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have contributed to the education and to the futures of Lhasa's Tibetan children.