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MESSAGES FROM THE STUDENTS

We  excited to share a few messages of gratitude from sponsored students – several of them now working or in colleges. It’s inspiring to know that we touched their lives in a real way – and equally gratifying to share their acknowledgments with the TCEF family....

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KYITSEL-LING WATER SYSTEM REPAIR

PROJECT UPDATE This is an update on a project that was submitted and approved by the board last year. Work on this project has already started. At the time of filing this report, the blueprint has been developed and workers have started the basic brick and motor foundation to hold…...

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Policy Analysis: Supporting Displaced and Orphaned Children Through Education in Tibet and Central Asia

In Tibet, Nepal, and parts of Central Asia, many children grow up without stable homes, legal identity, or access to school. Some are orphans; others are displaced due to poverty, political repression, or harsh environmental conditions. Education, when done right, is one of the few tools that can change the…...

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TCEF 30th Anniversary Celebration 

For our 30th Anniversary Celebration, we came full circle back to the Feathered Pipe Ranch where the TCEF story began in the first place. Thanks to the amazing kindness and generosity of Crystal Water and the folks at the ranch, our celebrations were magical. We are sharing a few images…...

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Kyitsel-ling Summer Programs 2025 

This summer, 35 students from Arunachal Pradesh stayed back at Kyitsel-ling during their 50-day summer break. Their parents live far away and could not afford to fetch them home this year. Instead of feeling left behind, the children made this summer break very productive and joyful. With a proper daily…...

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Rainbow School Auditorium Project, Ladakh. 

TCEF is collaborating with APECIH, Switzerland to construct a multi-use auditorium for Rainbow School at Zanskar, Ladakh. We’re delighted to report that this project is now underway. Here are the projects reports from Rainbow School in chronological order. PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT 01 PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT 02 PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT 03…...

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Impacts of Educating Women in Developing Countries by – Samay Sikri 

Educating women and girls in growing countries is essential, and has numerous benefits for both the culture and the society, leading to a higher quality of life and more equity. Women that are educated are much more likely to have a healthier family, and also higher likelihood of child survival.…...

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Jamyang Ling School Project, Ladakh

Jamyang Ling is a boarding school in Zanskar, Ladakh. It has about 150 students, most from the surrounding areas. They have classes from Kindergarten through grade 8. Once students complete grade 8, they are transferred to another school with whom Jamyang Ling has an active collaboration. ...

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Sand Mandala of Healing

Thank you Jennifer Prugh for giving TCEF another opportunity to share the unique Tibetan culture. Thank you Losang Samten la for another Tibetan sand mandala construction. This year it will be the Mandala of Healing.  July 26 – July 30  Breathe Together Yoga  14107-H Winchester BoulevardLos Gatos, CA 95032 The…...

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