Dorjee

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Dorjee, with his winning smile and charismatic personality, is sure to sweep your heart away. But beneath that charming exterior lies an introvert by nature.

This year, Dorjee stood for the position of student vice-representative and won the title through his clever and well-thought-out speech. As he stood on the stage to deliver his speech, we were amazed by his command of body language and confidence. He truly has a way with people and knows what to say to get people over to his side.

He loves giving public addresses and truly enjoyed the process that day. He takes a lot of inspiration from Gen Lobsang Phuntsok and keeps him in high regard. He says he also “wants to become a great public speaker like Genla.” The difference with Dorjee is that this dialogue ceases to be words merely. He rolls up his sleeves and acts with great enthusiasm.

Dorjee believes in continuous learning, and that is his greatest strength. Whenever he witnesses something new and exciting, he makes an effort to learn it and operates independently. I noticed this when I helped them prepare for their class assembly, which focused on the question “Who am I?” Each child had to create a video to answer this question.

Dorjee not only learned how to make a movie using iMovie, but he also went ahead to help create videos for most of his classmates. He is a quick and curious learner.

He is aware of his strengths and weaknesses and constantly works on his areas of development. For instance, he struggles with the English language. He reaches out to his English teacher to help him with his handicap and consciously works towards the same.

He is a philosopher at heart. When he had to give a speech on life, he connected it to a story about a monk and a guy in a rose garden, and the analogies he drew between the elements of the story and life were truly remarkable. Dorjee has a knack for storytelling and public speaking. If he works hard on these skills, I believe he can truly shine in these aspects.

We have seen him adjust to the role of vice representative brilliantly. He has balanced authority and fun incredibly well. His solutions are sustainable and long-lasting.

In his free time, Dorjee loves listening to music. He loves to dance and watch movies, sports and enjoys playing volleyball and football. He loves hip-hop. Dorjee has shown tremendous growth this year and is on his way to a bright, brilliant future.

Child ID: 0604006

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“The most positive change that I see in the children today is that where they had nothing and no hope in their life; today, they are dreaming and thinking of doing something for the world at large; they are thinking of paying forward the kindness of their supporters and caregivers. This, to me, is the biggest achievement of all.”

— GEN LOBSANG PHUNTSOK LA

Write Your Sponsored Child
Write Your Sponsored Child

Your words of support are important to the children. In keeping with Jhamtse Gatsal's Project Earth initiative, we ask you to send electronic letters via email to sponsorship@jhamtse.org. These letters are forwarded to the Community throughout the year and shared with the children. Sponsors will hear back from children once a year.

Typically, a letter from your child will arrive as part of Jhamtse Gatsal's annual sponsor update, which contains a letter to you, new photos of the child, and a report on how the child is doing from a teacher, Ama la (house mother), or school administrator.

As we share sponsor letters electronically, we ask that letters be kept to a couple of pages in length. Children love seeing pictures of you, your family, and/or your daily life. The children love to hear about your family, things you like to do, and what the world looks like where you live. These are subjects that translate easily across different environments and cultures and to a younger age group.

When writing, remember English is not the children’s first language. Short and simple communications are most successful; Ama las and older students may help translate for the younger ones, but mostly the children love looking at the letters independently. Many of the smallest kids are still learning to write the alphabets of the three languages they study. Their native Monpa language has no written form.

Birthdays

While we prioritize birthdays in our society, in Monpa culture, they customarily have little significance. Parents often don’t know the exact date of a child’s birth.

Sponsorship Commitment
Sponsorship Commitment

When you sponsor a child, you have an opportunity to build a relationship with your child through letters and photos.

Minimum sponsorships are $400 USD per year or $35 per month.

If you live in the US: Your contributions are tax-deductible under U.S. tax regulations. As a non-profit, Jhamtse International is tax exempt in the United States under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.

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Sponsor a Child Today

Your US tax-deductible contribution of just $35 a month connects a child living in extreme poverty with loving care and a quality education. Sponsoring a child will profoundly change the future for your child and other children, and will change your own life as well. Our sponsorship program is at the heart and soul of Jhamtse Gatsal. 

Our children arrive scared, neglected, abandoned, scrawny and subdued - with little hope for survival, let alone education. Many suffer from malnutrition and have run the risk of starvation. Access to clean water, reliable healthcare and preventative medicine in remote villages often means greater risk from even simple medical concerns. Your sponsorship will give these children a chance to heal. Your support provides:

  • A loving and compassionate home and family

  • Education

  • Nutritious food

  • Health and hygiene training

  • Medical and dental checkups

  • Support through higher education until their first day of work

Jennifer DeGloppermale, student government, dance, sports, volleyball, football, fully sponsored, age 22