Volunteer Ladakh
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- International
Location
C/O Post Box # 125Leh, Ladakh, 194101India IndiaOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Supporting community identified solutions to educational and environmental challenges in Ladakh
Description
Volunteer Ladakh, operating in the Himalayas of Northern India, is a grassroots non-profit voluntarily run organization, which works to meet the educational and environmental needs of Ladakh. Projects include English language instruction to young Buddhist monks and nuns, teacher training, building school libraries, fundraising and sponsorship to insure that all children have access to education and books, environmental education and sustainable environmental projects, among others. Started in 2013 at the request of several Buddhist monks, Volunteer Ladakh works diligently to match qualified volunteers with appropriate service placement within the magical region of Ladakh.