Tibetan Children’s Village in Ladakh was established in 1975 with the guidance and recommendation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The school has provided education to over 8000 Tibetan and Ladakhi children in the northern region of India. The main campus of TCV School is located in Choglamsar with two smaller schools in Leh and 3 branch schools in Jangthang at the Indo-Tibetan border. Due to the isolated location and uncultivable land, people make a living by rearing animals in nine Tibetan camps in the nomadic areas. Many families have also moved to the town to work on construction sites for a better future. Apart from providing traditional and modern education for the past 49 years, TCV School in Ladakh also preserves the rich tradition and culture of Tibetans. Since the location is situated in such a way that many villages remain unaffected by modernity, the school has the advantage of preserving the unique Tibetan culture and tradition.
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Name: Karma Tenzin Nyima
Date of Birth: Aug-4- 2011
School Roll No.: 03/7422
Karma Tenzin Nyima, a 13-year-old student in class VII at TCV, belongs to a small family in Tibetan settlement camp no 11. His father works as a driver, relying on tourism in Leh city for income. Despite financial challenges, Karma’s parents strive to provide for their family of four. He enjoys playing football with neighbors and dreams of becoming an engineer.
Name: Sonam Sangpo
Date of Birth: Oct-16-2008
School Roll No.: 03/6903
Sonam Sangpo, a 15-year-old student in class IX, belongs to a small family in the Tibetan Settlement camp. His mother works in the Indian army, while his father is employed at a noodle-making factory in the village. Meanwhile, Sangpo takes on responsibilities at home, caring for his elderly grandmother. With a keen interest in mathematics and aspirations to become an artist, Sangpo aims to contribute to his family’s welfare.
Name: Tenzin Losel
Date of Birth: Sept-24-2013
School Roll No.: 03/7784/17
Tenzin Losel, a 5th-grade student at TCV, excels in English and enjoys spending time reading books. Raised by his single mother, who teaches English at TCV, Tenzin looks up to her as his role model. Despite her dedication, she receives a meager salary, making it difficult to cover expenses. TCV supports staff members by providing education and facilities for their children, but limited resources pose a challenge.
Name: Tenzin Ngawang
Date of Birth: Aug-22-2013
School Roll No.: 03/7783/17
Tenzin Ngawang, a fifth-grade student, resides in camp 3 with his family. Due to his father’s limited income from a job with only a two-month break, finances are limited. His mother plays a crucial role in managing the household during his father’s absence. Even with these financial challenges, Tenzin enjoys spending quality time with his family, including his elderly grandparents.
Name: Tenzin Dhongak
Date of Birth: July-08-2014
School Roll No.: 03/7964/18
Tenzin Dhongak, a 10 year student at TCV moved from Chushul to Leh. Dhongak’s parents were teachers earning 20k monthly until COVID-19. His mother now teaches at the village Montessori, while his father works at Men-Tsee-khang. Dhongak, a shy but friendly boy, excels in English and seeks support for his education journey at TCV.