Tibet's Environmental Treasures

Tibet is literally the "roof of the world". What happens to a house that has a damaged roof? It is uncomfortable to live in, and more susceptible to deterioration. The same is true for Tibet; if the environment of Tibet suffers, the whole world suffers. Tibet is home to some of the world's most precious environmental jewels. It is a land ornamented by the worlds tallest snow mountains, cascading rivers of crystal clear water, mirror clear lakes of turqoise water, and vast grasslands that stretch as far as the eye can see. Tibet is also a land that is at a crucial turning point. As China surges forward with material and economic progress, the environment is being severely damaged.

The Machu River

The Machu River, also known as the Yellow River, is one of the largest rivers in the world, and the second largest river in China. The source of the Machu river is very close to Sengdruk Taktse School. Thousands of Tibetan and Chinese people depend on this river in order to survive. Tragically, the Machu river is now full of pollution, and is drying up in many areas.

The Machu Education Fund

Many of the environmental changes taking place on the Tibetan Plateau are beyond the control of the Tibetan people. Some of these changes are the result of the rapid growth of China's industry, and some of them are the result of global climate change.

The first step to reversing these harmful environmental changes is education. That is why the Joru Foundation seeks to educate a future generation of Tibetans who will one day become stewards of the environment, and protectors of the environmental jewels of Tibet. Help us realize this vision by donating to the Machu Education Fund which will serve to fund the education of both instructors and students about the current environmental situation in Tibet, China, and the world. Through education, the future generation of Tibetans will gain the knowledge and develop the tools they need to protect the Machu River and the other environmental treasures of Tibet.

Donate to the Machu Education Fund

Solar Power at Sengdruk Taktse School

One small thing we can do today is to equip Sengdruk Taktse School with solar panels for electricity. Currently, the school must use coal which is extremely harmful to the environment. Coal mines are a major contributor to pollution of Tibet's land and rivers. Installing solar panels at Sengdruk Taktse School is not only a great way to save money, but also a way to set an example and lead the way for a future generation of environmentally conscious Tibetans and Chinese.