The third batch of students began the Lha Traditional Tibetan Massage and Spa course on September 16, with a total of 8 students participating. The first month of the course is theory, with practical classes held at the Tibet Health Spalon. On completion of this section of the course, the students will go on to do a two month Internship at local massage and spa parlours.
This course comes under the umbrella of Lha’s Livelihood Programme, under which we are providing several short term vocational training courses for Tibetans. The project is aimed at decreasing rates of unemployment through providing courses that will teach appropriate job skills, placement opportunities and internships. Many Tibetan youngsters are going back to Tibet or to foreign countries; if they have these skill sets then it will be easier for them to get better jobs. Along with the main courses, we also provide a number of other complementary courses including personality development, financial literacy and basic English.
Another Livelihood Programme course in cookery, which is underway at our Community Soup Kitchen in Ahimsa House.

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