Dharamshala: Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), visited Sambhota Tibetan Schools Society (STSS) Head Office and Peteon School under the Department of Education (CTA). She was accompanied by the representatives from Initiative Oberland Germany, led by its President, Madame Angelika Lechi Rahim, along with her husband Alibulla Alexander Rahim, their son Stefan Alexander Rahim and Field Director Ven. Nyima Dorjee.
Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Sambhota Director Tsering Dhondup Drongpa, Deputy Director Tenzin Nagdon, School Principal Lekshay Nyima, and Project Officer Lobsang Gonpo.
The visit included a lunch reception at the Sambhota meeting hall, followed by a discussion in the Director’s office on ongoing and future projects supporting the Doeguling Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod.
Earlier morning, Initiative Oberland Germany, along with her delegation, met with the official staff of the Department of Home under the Central Tibetan Administration.
The meeting involved a detailed discussion on ongoing and future projects supporting Mundgod (Doeguling), the largest Tibetan settlement. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Home Executive Secretary Palden Dhondup, Additional Secretary Tsering Youdon, along with the South Section head and concerned staff.
Yesterday, representatives from Initiative Oberland Germany and their delegation met with Tibetan health officials to discuss ongoing and future projects supporting the Mundgod Tibetan settlement, with a particular focus on DTR Hospital. Health Secretary Jampa Phuntsok welcomed the delegation and expressed gratitude for their long-standing support.
In the evening, the Department of Education, Department of Home, and Department of Health will jointly host a dinner reception in honour of the German delegation. The visit highlighted the continued collaboration between the Central Tibetan Administration and international partners such as Initiative Oberland Germany, particularly in strengthening educational opportunities and supporting developmental projects in Tibetan settlements.
The Initiative Oberland organisation, based in Germany, was founded in 1998 by Madame Angelika Lechi Rahim’s mother and has since been carried forward by Madame Angelika herself.
Since its inception, the organisation has supported numerous projects through the Department of Education, Department of Home, and Department of Health under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
Its primary area of focus is the Mundgod Tibetan Settlement, where it has provided support to various institutions, including the Sakya Monastery, DTR Hospital, the old age home, and several other initiatives.
