Educating Tibetan Bon Children and Youth

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The Bon Center cares for 230 students who come from communities in Tibet, Nepal and India. Most come from villages where people are poor, illiterate and there are no educational resources. The students remain closely connected to their home lives and are taught to appreciate all people no matter their backgrounds.

Here are some thoughts from one student,” Most of the Bon children come from poor and remote villages. I do not think I am unlucky to be born to a poor family. Poor people are very sincere, faithful and honest. They live simple lives but with high thinking. They are kind and loyal to each other. They think about other people’s troubles and try to help. They are looking for ways to develop the village to improve things for all. So, if we are born poor it is not unlucky but to die poor in spirit and living is our error.

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CHI is working towards SDG Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

We are very grateful for your interest in the Tibetan Bon people and their hopes for education for their young people. Students arrive at the center from remote places in Tibet, India, Bhutan and Nepal where education is difficult to obtain. Students recently received new uniforms. During the winter vacation the girls were taught English by one of their teachers.

Here is the story of one young boy:“Here is my experience from Class 1 to 7. When I was in my village with my parents I used to go to school and learned our language for 2 years. I was 5 years old. Then there was a break of 2 years due to family problems. I rejoined the same school for 1 more year and passed Class 3.

My brother then sent me to the Bon Center for further education. I am the first child in our family who has got a formal education in school. I came to the center because there is no school in my village where a poor child can get a good, modern education like I am getting at the Bon Center. The center is my second home, my second family. From the day I arrived someone came up to me and asked my name and from then on he has taken care of me like a big brother. That is what it is like here.”

Thank you for your support

CHI is working towards SDG Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all