by Tong-Len UK | Dec 10, 2022 | Communities
Tong-Len is working with The Dharamshala Municipal Corporation (DMC) to provide housing in a new housing development near the old Charan Khad slum as part of the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) under the Government of India Ministry of...
by Tong-Len UK | Oct 16, 2021 | Vocational Training
We are so pleased to be able to share with you photos of our tailoring course within our brand new Vocational Training Centre. We currently have 10 trainees who are learning a host of skills that we hope will lead them to paid work, freeing them from a life of...
by Tong-Len UK | Sep 8, 2021 | Vocational Training
The Tong-Len Vocational Training Centre has now trained 30 students on its Construction Electrician Course. The curriculum and facilities have been inspected and approved by NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation of India). Our first batch of trainees are...
by Tong-Len UK | Aug 18, 2021 | Communities
Work has started on building new shelters for the residents of the Chetru slum who lost their homes and meagre belongings to the flood waters. The local authority has allowed new shelters to be built on a piece of land close to Sarah village, not far from the Tong-Len...
by Tong-Len UK | Jul 15, 2021 | Communities
You may have seen in the news that there has been terrible weather in the Dharamsala area leading to flash flooding and landslides. The Chetru slum has been very badly affected, with many families’ homes and possessions swept away by flood waters. These marginalised...
by Tong-Len UK | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, 8th March, was International Women’s Day 2021 and the theme for this year is #ChooseToChallenge. Women and girls are more likely to live in poverty, and the negative effects of Covid-19 have impacted women disproportionately. We must all #choosetochallenge...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 19, 2020 | Celebration
19th of November is a very special day for Tong-Len as it has been celebrated as Thanks Day by the children of Tong-Len to show gratitude to all the individuals and organizations who have been supporting us for the work we are doing. This day always has been a...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized, Vocational Training
Despite the many challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic, the new vocational training centre opened its doors to the first 15 students in October 14th. These students from families living below the poverty line are enrolled in a 6 months electrician training program where...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 7, 2020 | Celebration, Tertiary Education
Congratulations to Nisha, Poonam and Sarika on the completion of their nursing studies. The 3 girls have now graduated and will shortly begin their professional careers. Sarika has decided that her first position should be with Tong-Len, so will be working within the...
by Tong-Len UK | Sep 21, 2020 | Celebration, Hostels
On September 21st the hostel children celebrated World Peace Day. They learned about building peaceful societies and the importance of living a non-violent life, accepting of others. These teachings are crucial parts of the Tong-Len School curriculum which strives to...
