We are delighted to report that through our sponsorship programme, a community grant has enabled student monks to complete their education and graduate from their Tibetan monastic school.
Through the funding, Namgyal Monastic School was able to source and benefit from additional learning materials, enabling student monks to pursue and complete their education with greater educational resources and hold their first ever graduation ceremony.
Teacher Sonam L. said: “I have seen the students grow in confidence and dedication thanks to the support we received. It has truly made a difference.”
Based in Pokhara, Nepal, the school continues to provide education, accommodation and care for over 100 student monks. Many of whom are sponsored through our sponsorship programme and receive additional support from generous sponsors.
Sonam, a grade 11 student, said: “I feel inspired every day by the support we receive. It makes me want to study hard and help others in the future.”
The grant also provided new books for the students which will further support their education and enable future students to benefit from improved resources and graduate. These new resources came at a crucial time as the monastic school had its first group of senior students study for the Nepal government board exams last year.
Tibet Relief Fund provides community grants to three sponsorship institutes including a care home for Tibetan elders, a school for Tibetan students and a monastic school for Tibetan monks.
Over a two year period, a £10,700 grant generously provided by the Dharmakaya Trust has been allocated to these institutions in the form of community grants. This funding will support Tibetan communities in exile and reinforce our existing community sponsorship scheme.
Learn more about how you can sponsor a monk like those at the monastery in Pokhara and help provide them with essential resources by visiting our sponsorship page or by getting in touch with us at [email protected]. Through our sponsorship programme, you can change a life forever and build a lasting connection with a Tibetan child, monk, nun or elder for years to come.
