by Tong-Len UK | Nov 18, 2015 | Uncategorised
The web site has been entirely redesigned including the text. It is now possible to easily share posts (news items) with friends via a link at the bottom of any post. You can also comment on any post if you so wish. At present, if you go to www.tong-len.org you...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 18, 2015 | Uncategorised
Sophie Minon, President of Mudita, a non-profit organisation visited the tent schools in November and donated toys, puzzles, books, pencils and games on behalf of her charity. Mudita was established in France in 2014 with the express purpose of developing a local...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 17, 2015 | Hostels
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa inaugurated the new hostel on the 19th November. This fine building complements the first two hostels that were completed in 2011 and will enable an additional 48 children to be accommodated and allowing them to attend full...
by Tong-Len UK | Oct 2, 2015 | Uncategorised
The 146th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth was celebrated in the hostel on 2nd October. Renu and Mamta talked to all the children about Gandhi’s life and the relevance of his message in today’s world. When the hostel was built, the children...
by Tong-Len UK | Aug 31, 2015 | Uncategorised
The hostel children had a great time on their annual sports day. A wide range of sports was held with activities for all ages. These included 500 metre races, tug-of-war, hurdles, a banana race and a balloon race. For more information see the hostel children’s...
