Support the Vision

The completion and maintenance of the Karmapa Center of Education relies entirely on the generous support of friends who share our vision. All support – whether a one-time donation or an ongoing pledge – is welcome. Even a modest amount of 5 USD/Euro can help guarantee the sustainability of the education center. Ongoing pledges enable us to create annual budgets, and plan ahead.

3 ways to send your donation

With your donation, you can choose to support

Construction & Maintenance

Thanks to the support KCE has received, the first phase of the school’s construction has been completed. The financing and realisation of the next construction phases will once again depend on the support of generous friends and students, who share Karmapa’s pioneering vision for education.

Studentʼs sponsorship

The children who are studying at KCE, come primarily from families with low income of the Himalayan region. For this reason, the school does not charge fees. All students receive free accommodation, food, medical supplies, books and further school necessities. A sponsorship of 80 Euros per month covers the costs of a student attending KCE.

Teacherʼs Salary

Make a contribution to a teacher’s salary. KCE has employed four state-qualified local teachers. The monthly salary of a qualified primary school teacher in West Bengal is between 250-500 Euros.

Childcare Educator’s Salary

Our childcare educators live with our students and are responsible to provide social, emotional, and educational assistance in their daily life. The monthly salary of an educator is about 180-200 Euros.

Material Donations

For setting-up our English language library for children from age 6, we need books, books, books. Of course, they can be second-hand books. Atlases, non-fiction books, books on animals, geography, story books, fairy tales and children’s films – everything is very welcome.

Thank you for your invaluable contribution!