Solar Electricity

In the rural areas of Lhasa Prefecture, 70% of the Tibetan families have no electricity. In 1998, BLSCP began a solar photovoltaic (PV) electrification program for these herders and farmers. In this photo, Bill Warnock, BLSCP member, delivers a solar PV system in September 2002 to the teacher and students at a rural primary school in Drongkar village, Damshung County, Lhasa Prefecture.

Health Care

As many as 300,000 Tibetans are suffering from a deadly parasite. If not treated, this widespread disease can cause failure of the liver and lungs, which leads to a painful death. Tibetan children, adults, and monks become infected through poor sanitation and contact with infected dogs.

Education

Namling County Schools Project was founded in 1991 by Tashi Tsering, project director. The project has built 53 simple primary schools in rural Tibetan villages. Literacy rates for the Tibetan children in this area have improved by an estimated 50%.

Education

Lhasa Kungshon Language School was established in 1988 in Lhasa, Tibet, by Lhobsang Pandan. The school provides young adult Tibetans with language and computer classes. Students learn skills which help them to qualify for better jobs.