The Tsum people know what they need. We are here to support them.
The Compassion Project was born after the 2015 earthquakes that rocked Nepal. It was born out of a need to provide the basic human rights of healthcare and education.
Our registered charity is a tightly knit group of 4 Tsumpas (Tsum people) and 1 Canadian. Together, we connect donors and supporters with the Indigenous Himalayan population.
We work with and through Tsum’s village leaders, connecting and consulting with the community. Rather than impressing our own ideals we listen, research, and come up with solutions together. Our mandate is to stay small and sustainable and fulfill our promises indefinitely.
Where is Tsum?
Tsum Valley is located high in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal bordering Tibet. It has no road access; access is by foot, mule, or yak. Tsum people have lived sustainably in this stunning valley for centuries, yet their remoteness has also created vulnerability in terms of obtaining reliable healthcare and educational opportunities.
Our vision:
To reduce infant, child and maternal mortality by employing an ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)
To ease suffering and promote health by employing an HA (Health Assistant)
To offer pre-school education to provide children with opportunities to play and learn basic literacy skills, and to support parents by providing educational opportunities for their children while they work
The Compassion Project is about connecting cultures and providing basic care to a remote population.
—
Jane Marshall
Director and Co-Founder
Your money goes safely and DIRECTLY to our projects. It makes a HUGE difference to the quality of life in upper Tsum, Nepal
Transparent operations
100% volunteer run
No money wasted
Almost no money spent on administration
YOUR DONATION IS POWERFUL
“Having education and a health centre has changed our village’s life and saved a large amount of time and money.
The free health facilities have supported us by delivering hygiene and medicine. The problems we used to face due to the lack of health services are now solved beccause of the Compassion Health Centre.
Moreover, little kids are able to attend Kindergarten which makes them quick learners from a young age. It will help them when they become teens. It is because of your kindness and support.”
— Lama Pasang, Former elected Ward Chief, Spiritual Leader of the Ngak Labrang