palprojekte

We carry out the following projects in Tibet:

• Our Work in Tibet
  The political situation in Tibet renders Eco Himal's work there difficult. Together with Tibetan partners we carry out projects in remote areas where infrastructural development is far behind more urbanized areas…

• Elementary School Program
  90% of the rural population in Tibet are illiterate. For many children in remote areas as well as children from nomad families, schooling is unavailable. Distances are too far and many parents cannot afford boarding fees. The construction and furnishing of schools is an important contribution to development aid…

• Restoration of Monasteries
  Tibetan monasteries have always been more than just religious centres, they provided health services and education for the local people. Restoring monasteries helps to strengthen the cultural identity of the Tibetans ….

• Medical Services
  Large portions of the Tibetan population have no access to medical treatment due to a lack of hospitals and health posts. Patients have to be transported over long distances which means that in some cases medical attention comes too late. Building hospitals in remote areas should alleviate this hardship...

• Promoting the Local Economy
  A textile manufacturing plant in Chideshol where carpets and fabrics are produced by traditional methods urgently needs to be modernized in order to maintain and create jobs for the local population…

• Relief Program for Nomads
  The nomads of Tibet suffering from the effects of a severe winter received fast emergency help: they were supplied with food and textiles and the yaks and sheep they had lost were replaced to secure their long-term survival….