The successful handling of the adult school at Bir led to another development in TCV's continual efforts in combating the overcrowding problems. SOS Kinderdorf International agreed to fund the establishment of a completely new SOS Village at Bir. A plot of seven acres of land was bought around the TCV Bir School, and hectic construction of the Children's Village was undertaken. A first batch of 27 children from Tibet arrived even when the Village was not formally opened. Temporary arrangements were made for them. As the major part of the construction was completed in 1994 and the required infrastructures created, a fresh batch of 303 children from Tibet joined the Village. Since the number of people escaping ruthless Chinese suppression increased, the number of helpless children coming to TCV virtually turned into a flood in 1995.
Presently, the village has twelve children's homes with an average of 30 to 40 children living in each home or Khimtsang. Every effort is being made by the TCV administration to reduce the pressures of overcrowding. In the field of education, the Village has complete facilities for students through the primary level. After that, children will join other TCV branches.
We are proud to say that, today, Tibetan SOS Children's Village at Bir is almost entirely staffed by former students of TCV. In spite of difficulties, every co-worker of the village is doing his best to make it a true place of love and care where the suppressed children of Tibet will find their voice.
Director Tibetan SOS Children's Village, Suja
P.O. Matroo - 175032 Distt. Mandi
H.P. India
TeleFax: +91-1908-252261, 252620
♣ sonamsichoe(at)sancharnet.in
♣ headoffice(at)tcv.org.in (New Email of TCV Head Office)
