Tara Children's Project
It may look like bricks and mortar, but what it really is, is a chance at a new beginning.
Tara Children's Project gets under way......
The Tara Children's Project began this year on the 1st of January, thanks to a bright little spark named Pyal. Pyal is five years old, an only child and HIV+. She was orphaned last year after her parents died in a road accident in Mumbai.
Since then, the fast growing TCP family includes five children aged between four and nine years old, one full time live in 'nanny' Kanchen Devi, a 30 year old local woman who was left widowed and childless after her husband died of AIDS, and a husband and wife school teacher and HIV educator, all of whom are HIV+.
After a lot of effort, a beautiful piece of land has been purchased, over which Lama Zopa RInpoche's house here at Root Institute looks out upon.
The foundation is being laid and we wait with anticipation of the house being finished, as the children just seemingly keep on coming, looking for someone to give them a second chance.
A whole hearted thank you goes to everyone who has donated to this wonderful project so far.
The costs involved with land purchase and the initial construction are approximately US$100,000.
We have been offered potential funding for the construction of the children’s home on the new land, on the condition that we can show funding sources for ongoing running costs for the next three years. We estimate annual running costs to be approximately US$20,000 – US$30,000 depending on the number of children.
If you would like to undertake even a small portion of these costs, please contact Root Institute Director Thubten Labdron or you can donate directly through our website.
The merit you'll create from your generosity will be multiplied as we rejoice from the holiest of holy lands here in Bodhgaya!
Lama Zopa RInpoche gave advice about the project during His visit to Root Institute in January this year. To read Rinpoche's advice on the 'Six Essential Guidelines for a Better Life', click here.
To watch the progress of the project through photographs, please visit our photo gallery
Download the Tara Children's Project brochure
