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Does love and compassion really make a difference?

OUR IMPACT

Does love and compassion really make a difference?

At Jhamtse Gatsal, love and compassion aren’t just ideals—they’re a way of life that shapes futures.

IMPACT IN NUMBERS

A growing community, measured with care

145

Currently supported

Children growing up at Jhamtse today

2025/2026

228

Total enrolled

Children welcomed since 2006

2025/2026

57

Total graduates

2025/2026

72%

University enrollment

Graduate career paths

2025/2026

THE HUMAN STORY

Impact is more than a statistic

The impact of Jhamtse Gatsal’s work lives in the journeys of young people carrying love, opportunity, and purpose into their futures.

STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

Lives shaped over time

Individual stories behind the numbers.

Tenzin D.
Tenzin D.

Tenzin D.

Doctor of Tibetan Medicine

Then

Tenzin was very young when she lost her mother. Raised by her father, a farmer, she spent much of her childhood helping in the fields. When we first met her, she was barefoot, covered in dirt from farm work, and spoke very little. When Tenzin joined the Jhamtse Gatsal community, she was welcomed into a place where she could learn, grow, and feel supported. Here, she continued her education and slowly began to discover her confidence and potential.

Now

Today, Tenzin is a doctor of Tibetan medicine. She dreams of helping as many people as she can through her healing practice and has already spent time volunteering to care for elderly people. With the support of the community, she became a first-generation learner and the first person from her village to pursue this field.

I’m deeply grateful for every challenge, every lesson, and every person who stood by me. The journey wasn’t easy, but it shaped me into who I am today.

— Tenzin D.
Rinchen
Rinchen

Rinchen

From Uncertain Beginnings to a Heartfelt Return Home

Then

When we first met Rinchen, he was a scared and quiet boy. His parents had divorced, his father left the family behind, and his stepfather showed no interest in supporting him. His mother, who was a farmer, struggled to make ends meet and provide for her children. The family’s financial hardship made education nearly impossible. When Rinchen’s mother passed away from cancer, his future was uncertain.

Now

With determination and the support of the Jhamtse Gatsal sponsorship community, Rinchen earned a degree in Travel and Tourism Management, becoming the first person in his family to complete any type of formal education. He spent over three years working at a travel agency in Delhi, but his heart remained with the community that raised him. In 2025, Rinchen returned to Jhamtse Gatsal to serve as our Admin and Operations Manager. Now, he’s learning what it takes to lead a compassionate organization from the inside out. Sensitive, thoughtful, and quick to respond with kindness, Rinchen is not only building a meaningful career—he’s becoming a role model for the next generation.
Lobsang
Lobsang

Lobsang

From Humble Beginnings to a Dream of Sharing Joy Through Food

Then

Lobsang grew up as the only child of a single mother. With no information about her father and aging grandparents unable to assist, her mother worked tirelessly on short-term contracts just to get by. Knowing she couldn’t provide the care and opportunities her daughter needed, she made the courageous decision to send Lobsang to Jhamtse Gatsal. Their family continued to face extreme hardship, but Lobsang became the first and only member of her family to receive an education.

Now

Today, Lobsang is following her passion in South India, where she is studying Hospitality Management and Catering Studies. She finds joy in cooking and experimenting with new recipes, dreaming of one day working in a professional kitchen and opening her own restaurant. With each step forward, Lobsang is proving that love, education, and opportunity can spark transformation—and that even the most modest beginnings can lead to bold and beautiful futures.

Dawa
Dawa

Dawa

From a Struggling Household to a Future Full of Possibility

Then

Dawa grew up in deeply challenging circumstances. Both of her parents suffered from severe alcoholism, and her father likely passed away due to related causes. Her mother, still struggling with addiction, works as a subsistence farmer—when she’s able to. Dawa’s home life was marked by instability, hardship, and a lack of consistent support. Her family’s situation remains extremely difficult.

Now

Despite these obstacles, Dawa’s journey has become one of resilience and hope. After graduating from Jhamtse Gatsal, she earned a scholarship to pursue higher education in Bangalore. Now in her third year of college, Dawa is studying History and thriving in an environment where she can grow and explore her potential. A dedicated and thoughtful student, she’s still discovering the path she’ll take after graduation—but one thing is certain: Dawa is determined to use her education to give back and make a meaningful difference in the world.

WHAT CHANGES?

Three dimensions of impact

Whole-child development

Heart, mind, body, relationships, and wellbeing grow together.

Education with purpose

Learning builds confidence, responsibility, and a commitment to service.

Ripples beyond Jhamtse

Graduates and community members carry compassion into families, workplaces, and communities.

Love and compassion are not soft skills. They are human necessities.

A SHARED CONVICTION

Love and compassion are not soft skills. They are human necessities.

Explore how Jhamtse puts this conviction into practice.

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