Health, Wellness and Community

We have had various outreach programs where we offer glasses, blankets, and other aid to rural communities in the Himalayas. While our primary focus remains the education of children, we recognize the importance of fostering a healthy community for the well-being and success of everyone. Therefore, we are committed to sustaining our rural community outreach programs.

RECENT PROJECTS : Eye Camp & Elders Pilgrimage – April 2024

At Delek Children’s Foundation, we were deeply committed to positively impacting the lives of those in need. We reached out with gratitude for past support and a humble request for continued generosity. In April, Ven Donyo visited Nepal and India to oversee two significant projects in Tsum and Nubri Valley, Nepal.

One project focused on Vision Care Camps in Tsum and Nubri Valley. Many residents suffer from preventable eye conditions like cataracts, which significantly impaired their vision and quality of life. Due to geographical remoteness and economic constraints, accessing specialized medical care was challenging for these communities. The goal was to make a lasting impact by providing comprehensive eye care, including vision screenings, eye examinations, cataract surgeries, and distributing eyeglasses. Dr. Bidya Pant and his team generously offered their time to support the vision care camp.

Following the Eye Camp, the second project began at the request of the elders of Tsum and Nubri Valley. Ven. Donyo took 40 seniors on a pilgrimage to Dharamsala, India, to receive blessings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For many seniors who had never left their villages, this pilgrimage held immense cultural, spiritual, and psychological significance. It deepened their connection with the teachings of the Dalai Lama and provided a memorable journey of spiritual enrichment.

Ven. Thupten Donyo started this Foundation on His Holiness Dalai Lama’s advice during the visit in San Francisco in 2007. That year Ven Donyo was able to organize series of talks by His Holiness Dalai Lama at Bill Graham Hall in San Francisco. During the visit, His Holiness advised him to help uplift the lives of the Himalayan children.

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Your contribution will change the lives of impoverished Himalayan children. These children need your help to improve their lives, as their educational opportunities are very limited. You have a unique opportunity to educate one of these children. Find out more….

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