Photos: How sharing warmth can spell a bright future for Himalayan Buddhist School

In a remote area, around 230 kms away from Manali lies the Himalayan Buddhist School. Founded in 1997, this boarding school nurtures over 272 children. Because of its remote location, parents trek for almost four days to meet their children. The school and the parents, in a bid to make quality education accessible to their kids, are doing everything possible to do so; but, the harsh winters make it very difficult for the students to study. The winters in this region are intense, with three feet of snow to plough through. All they need are some heaters to help them keep themselves warm. This is the half-story of the Himalayan Buddhist School. Here we bring you a look at the brave students and details about their fight. To know more about this ‘half story’ and how you may help script a happier ending, you can a watch the short film - Share The Warmth, by Tata Capital’s Do Right team here and also read more about the Himalayan Buddhist Culture School.   [caption id=“attachment_1281849” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  The students of Himalayan Buddhist Culture School sit outside their classrooms, soaking up the sun for comfort and better concentration.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281851” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  Founded in 1997, the school has changed its location in Manali thrice before setting up in its current location - Batahar Bihal.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281855” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  The Himalayan Buddhist Culture School was built to offer access to better education that what is available in Manali’s government school.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281859” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  The current building is a boarding school to as many as 272 students. It was built brick-by-brick by contributing members and Principal Palki Thakur after generous donations from kind souls. Its initial funding came from a kind-hearted Llama.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281861” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  Parents of these kids have to trek for four days from Manali to reach the school and meet their children.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281867” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  The strife and struggle for better education doesn’t end here. One obstacle is that the students have to battle severe winters and harsh conditions.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281871” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  To protect themselves better from biting cold and to create the right environment that can help them focus on their studies, the school and all its kids need heaters.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281875” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  Contributing 10 heaters to the Himalayan Buddhist Culture School, worth around Rs. 16,000 is what Tata Capital’s next Half-Story is about.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281881” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  To complete and give this Half-Story a happy ending, all that you need to do is donate at Tata Capital’s Do Right page or United Way Mumbai.org’s website directly.[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_1281883” align=“alignleft” width=“620”]  To ensure your full support to these kids, you can spread the story on social media through Tata Capital’s Do Right Facebook Page and on Twitter. A small contribution today can ensure a brighter tomorrow for these young ones. Go ahead, share the warmth.[/caption]