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Rainbow School, Zanskar
Rainbow School Library, Zanskar, Ladakh – support in establishing a well-furnished library.
The school president wrote in November 2024
“I am delighted to share that the library is now fully completed and actively serving our students. The new library has truly transformed the learning experience at Rainbow School. It is a spacious, welcoming, and well-organized space filled with a diverse range of children’s books, thoughtfully selected to cater to various age groups and interests. Observing our students immersed in reading in such an inspiring environment is indeed a pleasure. The library has had a profound impact on fostering a love for reading among our students. To make the most of this facility, we have introduced designated Library Days. Each class spends dedicated hours in the library, reading independently or participating in interactive sessions where the librarian explains books and teaches library etiquette. These initiatives have significantly contributed to developing reading habits and expanding our students’ knowledge horizons.
Life in Ladakh during winter is challenging. Although this season has been relatively dry with little snowfall so far, we anticipate the closure of roads connecting Ladakh to the rest of the country once heavy snowfall begins. These roads typically remain closed for five months. Despite these challenges, the library provides a warm haven for intellectual growth, particularly during the academic season.
Today marks the last working day of our school before the winter holidays. Rainbow School will remain closed from December 1, 2024, until the end of February 2025 due to extreme cold and restricted mobility caused by snowfall. While the school building is not equipped with heating facilities, our office will remain operational to ensure uninterrupted communication.”
Once again, thank you for your invaluable contribution. Your support has made a lasting impact on our school and students.
2023-2024 Sponsorship Report
The Himalayan region is both spectacularly beautiful, and at the same time, one of the poorest regions in the world. Sponsorship enables these Tibetan children to receive a quality education as well as learn more about their Tibetan culture and language.
The sponsorship program began in May 1964 with 13 sponsors. Today we have 73 sponsors supporting 119 children. Over the years our sponsors have helped over 815 children graduate with many of them going on to post-secondary studies.
In 2023-24 we had 10 children graduate, 1 was selected as destitute and is receiving free education and 1 did not return to school as her father had passed away and her mother wanted her at home.
School reports, letters and cards were forwarded to many sponsors during the year. Many sponsors send cards and letters, and they have been warmly received by the children who love to hear from their sponsors.
Sponsorship disbursements are sent to the schools and settlements twice a year and we thank everyone who has paid for the 2024 year. Sponsorship renewal letters will go out in December via email.
We would like to help give as many Tibetan children as we can, a chance to grow up healthy and with enough education to improve their lives and those of their families and communities.
Please contact us at info@tras.ca or call 604-224-5133 if you would like to sponsor a child