What Jatson Provides

Along with education and job training, Jatson Chumig Welfare Special School gives each child a place to call home. The school provides the children with three meals a day, a warm bed, clothing, schooling, school books and supplies, dorm mothers, paid teachers, and a nurturing atmosphere.

Until now, the school has been financed by the sales of its handicraft products. Our Jatson Handicraft Workshops employ many graduates, and through these handicraft sales we have been able to cover the costs of dormitories, classrooms, and the educational expenses of the children, the school, and the handicraft centers.

Selection of Students

The school accepts orphaned, physically challenged and poor children between the ages of 4 to 7 years old. They are educated by the school through Grade 6. As the school is recognized by the government, the students can then enter the junior board exam and according to their result, begin the middle school and high school years of education. Students who score well enough on examinations even have the opportunity to attend universities either in Mainland China or at Tibet University here in Lhasa.

From the State Education Council, orphaned and disabled children are given special preference. In case any student fails to score high enough in the exam, or is disqualified due to an age problem, then they are encouraged to continue their vocational schooling at our handicraft workshops and are taught Tibetan craftsmanship so that they earn a living with that skill in the future. Jatson Chumig School has never collected a single penny from any of the students or their families, the expenditures are all paid for by the school.

Objectives of the School

In today's world, the poor, handicapped and orphaned are looked down upon and neglected by society. Even though they have the will to do something, society has put many unseen hurdles in front of them that compels them to stay in their own shell. So, with good intentions we founded this school to help them flourish. The following are some of the main objectives of our school:

1. To make the students capable of doing things on their own, so that they won't be bullied by others and can live their life happily.
2. To give a standard of education equal to other children and also teach them traditional handicrafts and skills, so that they can stand on their own feet in the future.
3. The government and the public have constantly taken great interest in improving the traditional skill and handicraft.
4. Later the graduate students can return to their villages and help their fellow members, and also help the villagers in increasing their standard of living and lessen the gap between city and village.

Sources of Income

1. One of the main sources of income is from our own handicraft workshops. The main aim of this factory is to flourish the declined skill and improve the existing ones. As the main emphasis is laid on quality, the qualities of all the products are very high. The net profits from these products are used for the school expenditure and development. As the inflow of money is low, development has not been widespread.
2. We are no longer charged tuition for our middle and high school students, however all uniforms, books, meals and fees are extra and paid for by Jatson Chumig. We also generate a percentage of all rickshaw fares (which are owned and operated by Jatson Chumig) come to Jatson Chumig School & Orphanage.  
3. The other main source of income is from the donations given by different organizations and individuals from around the world. Generous benefactors (2007-'08) and (2008-'09) have made it possible for Jatson Chumig to continue its mission of helping Tibetan children obtain a better life for themselves, which includes an education, job skills and a lifetime of love which each child receives.  A number of other individuals make donations to the school using the bank-to-bank method of wiring money into the school account. (Please see the Make a Donation Page) to see how contributions can be made.
4. Our Gift Shop, which sells the products which are produced in our handicraft workshops, is another way in which Jatson Chumig produces its own revenue ... but we need continued help, your help, to remain a success for all the children who call Jatson Chumig ~~~ home.