We are so proud of Ranjeeta! She continues to thrive at the Tong-Len boarding school in Dharamsala. Her year end grade results earned her 2nd place in her class, 5th grade, with a 93.5% GPA. She receieved an award for coming in 3rd place in a statewide exam where she competed against 8,000 5th graders.
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In the spirit of the Holidays, Dolma Designs is raising money for Tong-Len, the boarding school we have donated to for 3 years. With 40 students enrolled, it has reached capacity. They need to build another boarding facility with dorm rooms and classrooms to accommodate another 24 children from the Charan Village. Join our Facebook Cause to help them reach their goal and to stay up to date on their progress.
Your contributions go a long way in India. Did you know?
$16 pays for a child's tuition for one month
$50 enables a child to live in the Tong-Len Boarding School for one month
$20 equps a child with clothing for a year
How I Became Involved with Tong-Len
When I was in India in 2006, I taught at the Tong-Len school in Dharamsala. It is the reason I started my business, Dolma Designs. I saw how vital education was for this community and I wanted to be able to support the school.
The boarding school was set up for the children of the Charan community who are so poor, education is out of reach for their families. They live tents. They have one water tap for the entire community and no toilets or showers.
Life in the Charan Village
The boarding school is minutes away from the village. The 40 children who attend the school are thriving. They have healthy meals and warm beds. They are engaged in school and their grades are vastly improved. Many of the children are participating in and winning statewide competitions.
In order to offer education to more children, Tong-Len must build another boarding facility. Their goal is to open it next year and to enroll an additional 24 children in their program. Education is the only hope to ending this cycle of poverty and to getting the children off the streets so they can live a brighter future.
The Tong-Len Boarding School: Making Bright Futures
How You Can Help
Join Our Cause
Whether you can give a donation or not, we welcome you to join our Facebook Cause to keep informed about Tong-Len's progress as we continue to watch their great efforts unfold.
Make a Donation
There are two ways you can make a donation to the school:
Facebook Causes
Facebook will give you a receipt for your donation that you can use to receive your tax deduction. You can make a donation for any amount through their secure site. Donations are collected by Bodhichitta, a registered U.S. non-profit who works to alleviate poverty in India. Dolma Designs is partnering with Bodhichitta to raise money for Tong-Len. Aside from minimal transaction fees, 100% of your donation will go directly to the school.
Send a Check by Mail
You can make a donation by writing a check for the amount of your choice. Donations are collected by Bodhichitta, a registered non-profit who works to alleviate poverty in India. Dolma Designs is partnering with Bodhichitta to raise money for Tong-Len. Aside from minimal transaction fees, 100% of your donation will go directly to the school.
Make the check payable to Bodhichitta and mail to:
Dolma Designs
20 1/2 Ferguson Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401
You will receive a receipt in the mail to receive your tax deduction.
If you have any questions please contact Melinda Haselton at (802)540-0326 or info@dolmadesigns.org. Thank you for support!
