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Sengdruk Taktse School
Sengdruk Taktse School is home to nearly 300 boys and girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to go to school. Many of these children have lost both or one of their parents. Some are simply so poor
that their family could not afford to send them to school.
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The school is located three hours outside of Tawu, which is the capital of Golok, in Eastern Tibet. Sengdruk Taktse School was started by Khenpo Kunzang, and Thupten Norbu in 1999 after Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok encouraged
the idea.
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Three Goals of the Joru Foundation
The Joru Foundation has three important goals for Sengdruk Taktse School. These goals are crucial in order to ensure the longevity of Sengdruk Taktse School, and to create a stable foundation to support the education of all the students there. These three goals are:- Student Sponsorship: The first goal is to fully support the educational expenses for every single student at Sengdruk Taktse School.
- Operational Expenses: The second goal is to fully support the operational expenses of Sengdruk Taktse School.
- Student Scholarship Fund: The third goal is to create a scholarship fund for graduating students of Sengdruk Taktse School. Either in the form of vocational training, or expenses for continuing education at a larger university.
These goals may sound lofty, but they are definitely within reach. In particular, we have our eyes set on the first goal. It is a very attainable goal, and an important one as well.
If there is anything you can do to help us reach our goals, whether it is offering advice, or through monetary support. We greatly appreciate every single effort.