by Tong-Len UK | Jul 11, 2019 | Celebration
Tong-Len was greatly honoured to have an audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsla on the 7th July, the day following his 84th birthday. Past and present students, staff and representatives of the slum communities had the...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 28, 2018 | Celebration
A wonderful day of celebration, gratitude and entertainment was held at the hostel on 19th November, marking 14 years of Tong-Len. The lively event was filled with children from the hostel, their families – from the nearby slums and poor communities – and local...
by Tong-Len UK | Jan 20, 2018 | Celebration
Tong-Len has been honoured to receive an award for its work at a national youth conference held in Gujurat on the 11th – 13th January and organised by Maharaja Sajirao University of Baroda. Each year, this conference gives awards to six outstanding social...
by Tong-Len UK | Nov 23, 2017 | Celebration, Hostels
Tong-Len celebrated its 13th Anniversary and Thanks Day on the 19th November, this being the date on which the first purpose-built hostels were opened by His Holiness The Dalai Lama in 2011. This was a very happy occasion, attended by almost 500 people including...
by Tong-Len UK | May 14, 2017 | Celebration, Communities, Hostels
The children organised a special event in the hostel to celebrate Mother’s Day on the 10th May. They wanted to express their gratitude to their mothers for their kindness. As well as providing entertainment and food, the hostel children talked about the...
by Tong-Len UK | Apr 8, 2017 | Celebration, Hostels
The end of year results of the Tong-Len hostel Students are now out and they have entered new classes. To start the new session with enthusiasm Tong-Len decided to take their junior students out for a day trip to Gopalput Zoo zoological and to the Chamunda Mata Mandir...
