Kham Aid Foundation

Kham Aid is a lean organization, with two full-time employees, three part-time staff, and dozens of volunteers. Kham Aid is a California non-profit corporation and tax-exempt according to section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. Heritage, Art and Architecture: From monastery murals to ancient texts, Kham Aid is on the forefront of preservation o... f Kham's cultural treasures. Current programs include architecture and art conservation in the Minyak region of Kham. Health: In Kham, few people have access to medical care, and the quality of the care is low. Our four health programs involve midwifery training, wheelchair donations, medical aid to rural clinics and of course, and child nutrition through our greenhouses. Education: Is key to a better future for Tibetans. Since it's founding, Kham Aid has raised more than US$300,000 for child scholarship programs, school grants, teacher training and Tibetan language books for schools. Economic development: Better jobs give Tibetans the keys to preserving and advancing their own culture. Kham Aid looks for activities that do not degrade Tibet's environment and that take advantage of local people's talents, resources, and cultural beliefs. Disaster Relief: In the severe Tibetan climate, natural disasters often strike. Because of poverty, families need help to recover. Following earthquakes and school fires, Kham Aid has helped with the rebuilding effort. Environment: To assist in the regeneration of Kham's damaged forests, in 2001 we started our own reforestation program. Since then we have planted 42,000 spruce, willow, and pine seedlings on deforested slopes at three different sites.Read More