Make a difference in a child’s life or for a granny at the evening of life
Sponsoring a child
Under this program, we welcome a person who could become the sponsor of a child under our care and it is the responsibility of the sponsor there on to meet the annual expenses of the child. From the contribution provided to THF by the sponsor, we are able to provide all round care to the child, which includes his maintenance as well as educational needs. The program further involves building a strong relationship between the child and the sponsor. It is rightly said:
"Sponsorship is not just meeting expenses of a child
But in a broader sense,
It is experiencing the feeling of sharing and caring and
Above all helping those who have less than what you have"
Adopting a Gran
Under this program an elderly is sponsored where his or her total maintenance expenses are met by the sponsor. From the contribution provided to THF by the sponsor we are able to provide care to the elderly, which includes his maintenance as well as his medical needs.
At the evening of their lives, the elderlies live peacefully and also a little extra happiness is showered on their laps to remind them that they are still care for and will also be remembered after they leave this world.
We need your help. Join the family of Tibetan Home Foundation by adopting a Gran by committing with his annual expenses equaling INR 18,000/- per year.
Sponsorships can also be made through our supporting organizations.
For any queries relating our Sponsorship Program, Please email our Sponsorship Secretary "tibhomes@sancharnet.in".
FAQ
2. What is the primary mission of THF?
The prime objective of THF is giving of protection and help and education to the Tibetans in India, particularly to the Tibetan children, on all levels of human life, physical, social, cultural, religious and spiritual.
3. Who are the primary beneficiaries of THF?
The beneficiaries of THF are divided into two categories – children and elderly. Among the children it has been children escaping from Tibet who comprise of over 70% of the total strength while the remaining are orphans, semi-orphan or from destitute families. As for the elderly, they come from both Tibet and Tibetan settlement here in India.
4. What form of support is provided to the beneficiaries?
To the beneficiaries THF has two category of support – a) All round care – children and elderly live with THF b) Family strengthening program – THF reaches out to children and elderly in different families in India and supports education or maintenance.
5. What are facilities THF has and where?
To meet the goals of the Foundation THF runs Children’s homes, Schools, a Vocational Training Centre, Old people homes and other ancillary facilities. The projects of THF are situated in Mussoorie and Rajpur. A new primary School with family homes and a training centre is under construction at Rishikesh.
6. What is a day’s life in the child at the Foundation?
A child grows up in a wholesome environment at the Foundation. The day begins early morning at 5:30 am followed with morning runs, exercises, prayers, study and breakfast before leaving for School which begins at 8: 30 am. The School is until 3:30 pm with a lunch recess in the afternoon. Tea time is at 4:00 pm after which they have free play hours, study, evening prayers, dinner and bed time is at 9:00 pm. Other than this daily routine, it is the beautiful home structure of the upbringing which moulds every child here to become self reliant and productive member of the community. A child learns to take responsibility of cooking, cleaning, looking after younger ones and of-course within the Tibetan culture and traditional structure grows up into a true Tibetan citizen.
9. Who finances the works of the Foundation?
Since the Foundation is a registered charity all its expenses are met through charities received in form of sponsorships and donations from individuals and NGO’s. The Foundation has no commercial set up to raise funds for its functions.
10. What is the organisational set up of THF?
At the helm of the affairs of Foundation is the Governing Body chaired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama who frame policies and programs of the Foundation. The General Secretary is the Chief Executive appointed by the Governing Body for implementation of the policies and smooth management of the organization. Over all the administration functions under respective departments with an in-charge.
12. What happens after the children graduate from School?
Children after graduating School pursue higher studies depending on their interests and marks obtained in the School leaving examinations. THF has a Scholarship program under which all students register for their higher studies.
15. How can I support THF in its activities?
You can support THF mainly in two ways a) Financially – by joining children or elderly sponsorship program or by making general donations or by donating for specific projects, or by asking friends and potential donors to financially support the works of the Foundation, b) Services – by donating time and special skills that are needed in the works of the Foundation.
16. How does sponsorship of a child or elderly work?
The sponsorship program works in a simple way – a child or an elderly is assigned to you and you meet the expenses of the beneficiary in part or full. In return you are in contact with your sponsored beneficiary and receive reports and photos and are also most welcome to visit him or her.
