HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG MONKS OF BHUTAN.

Compassion is having someone who cares about you, who listens to you, and most importantly – someone who helps you when you are in need.

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For 2,600 years Buddhist monks have taught millions of individuals the art of love and compassion.
Now they need your help.

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children monks in Bhutan are living in very poor conditions without proper sanitation leading to numerous illnesses and skin conditions.
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of young monks have respiratory infections, lice, scabies and are malnourished. Many go without medical treatment or a dentist.
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of the country lives in poverty. Leaving many families to send their sons to join the monastery while others have been orphaned.
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of girls attending school cannot afford sanitation napkins & few toilets with doors exist, causing the girls to miss school.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

HYGIENE

Imagine your life without soap, a toothbrush or a clean place to go to the bathroom or even a clean place to wash your hands. Is it simply too much to ask for? There are no funds available or dedicated towards purchasing toiletries such as hand sanitizer, toothbrushes or soap for the monks. It is actually quite rare for young monks to have access to or own a bar of soap or a toothbrush. Lets change this!!
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NUTRITION

Imagine the impact of donating a meal to an entire Monastic school. Witness the expressions of 400+ monks when they experience a complete meal, which is more then the staple rice, cabbage, and chilies. It takes very little to supplement and create a highly nutritious meal served at the Monastic School.
Donate a Meal

SANITATION

Imagine the impact of donating a meal to an entire Monastic school. Witness the expressions of 400+ monks when they experience a complete meal, which is more then the staple rice, cabbage, and chilies. It takes very little to supplement and create a highly nutritious meal served at the Monastic School.
Donate To Sanitation

I came to Bhutan to mourn and to volunteer. I left two years later inspired and touched by the young monks who opened their hearts and smiles to me. How could I ever forget my red robed friends! There will always be space in my heart for them. 

– Verdell Jessup, Founder of Compassionate Beings

HELP ME MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If I stand alone my impact is small & if we join together our impact has lasting affects.

Here are some reasons:

  • Improved sanitation will increase the well-being of the young monks and will help ward off scabies and other diseases. Building new infrastructure will ensure proper sanitation and hygiene.
  • Improved nutrition will help the young monks to grow and to be healthy to help fight illnesses. A staple diet of rice, cabbage, and potatoes does not foster optimal health.
  • Education, literature development and training will help promote an increase in the standard of living at the monastic schools. Modern materials will be developed to captivate monks of all ages.
  • By providing Diva Cups young girls will be able to attend school and the disposal of used sanitation napkins will be eliminated.
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VERDELL’S JOURNAL ENTRIES

Returning to Bhutan

August 12th, 2016|Comments Off on Returning to Bhutan

This is really happening and I am ecstatic. I am returning to Bhutan after 7 years back in Canada this fall. It all seems very surreal, as I have never lost my connection or my [...]

A Trip to the Dentist

May 11th, 2015|Comments Off on A Trip to the Dentist

It has been a long time since I wrote an email about my time in Bhutan. My experience this morning lends itself to an exclusive journal entry. I had the most wonderful experience this morning. I [...]

Visiting the Monks on a Rainy Sunday

September 24th, 2006|Comments Off on Visiting the Monks on a Rainy Sunday

SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. Well, I finally managed to pull myself out of the house this afternoon to go visit my favourite little monks at the Monastery where I teach English, even if it was raining. [...]

The Highlight of My Week

August 30th, 2006|Comments Off on The Highlight of My Week

AUGUST 30, 2006. Teaching the monks is generally the highlight of my week.  I taught yesterday morning and it has been three weeks since I last taught them.  I would like to believe that they [...]

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