Lha is a center of education and knowledge dedicated to providing meaningful, multi-level social and educational services for the benefit and empowerment of others.
Vision
Lha envisions a compassionate and inclusive society rooted in harmony and cooperation, where Tibetan refugees and marginalized Himalayan communities live with dignity, opportunity, and cultural pride.
Mission
To support Tibetan refugees and marginalized Himalayan communities through inclusive education, healthcare, livelihood skills, social services, and volunteer engagement, fostering dignity, opportunity, cultural preservation, and cross-cultural understanding.
Objectives
To strengthen language skills and educational opportunities for Tibetan refugees, Himalayan communities, and local Indian communities, supporting resettlement and cultural expression.
To provide meaningful, multi-level social services that support Tibetan refugees and other impoverished and underprivileged communities in navigating social and economic transitions.
To equip Tibetan youth and underserved community members with practical, market-relevant vocational skills that enhance their employability, support self-reliance, and reduce unemployment within the Tibetan exile community.
To provide a meaningful platform for international visitors to deepen their understanding of Tibetan culture, traditions, and ways of life, while fostering mutual learning and cross-cultural respect.
To preserve and promote the Tibetan language and cultural heritage in exile, thereby sustaining Tibetan identity and traditions.
To provide meaningful volunteer opportunities that support Lha’s work while fostering mutual learning and cross-cultural understanding.
Beneficiaries
Lha’s primary beneficiaries are Tibetan refugees, local Indians, and people from the Himalayan regions who lack access to adequate education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.