Our Values
Our organization is dedicated to promoting humanitarian aid and cultural preservation in the Himalayan region. Through targeted initiatives, we support self-sufficiency, provide financial and organizational assistance, and help sustain endangered cultural assets that form an essential part of Tibetan heritage and identity. With our projects, we create new perspectives, enable sustainable development, and stand by the local communities with commitment and action
Purpose of the association
After the devastating earthquake in the autonomous district of Yushu in eastern Tibet on April 14, 2010,
Dechen Kaning founded the Tibet Aid Project Switzerland (Tschutig Gyatso) association together with friends. The name Tschutig Gyatso means "the dripping drop of water from the shell" and symbolizes wisdom and goodness flowing into the sea.
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Since 2010, the association has been supporting the nomads in the Kharnang region in the Yushu area with wool processing and education. It also supports schoolchildren in Shiliguri, India.
For 2023/24, the association is planning to provide one-off funding for an ambulatory clinic in Ladakh. A long-term and significant project is the support of the Phuktal Monastery. In view of rockfalls and rockslides, we consider the monastery to be one of the most important cultural heritages in the Lungnak Valley in the south-east of Zanskar in the Himalayan region of Ladakh in northern India. It is located 52 km south-east of Padum and is a particularly worthy goal of our association.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your generous support.
Our Values
In the heart of the Himalaya, nestled in the steep rock faces of the Zanskar Valley, the Phuktal Monastery stands as a symbol of faith, consistency and harmony. Our values reflect the essence of this unique place, which has attracted spiritual seekers from all over the world for centuries.
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Preserving cultural heritage
The Phuktal Monastery is not only a spiritual center, but also a valuable cultural heritage.
We value the rich cultural and historical significance of the monastery and are committed to preserving this heritage. Our efforts are focused on preserving the ancient traditions while responding to modern challenges.
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Help for self-help
It is very important to us to help the monks or the local people in general to help themselves. Our support or construction measures should not be abandoned after a few months or years. What they can do themselves on site should also be implemented directly by them. If necessary, we ensure that the know-how for certain processes or technologies is also passed on.
