Sarah Schumann, a supporter of Tibetan Village Project from Denver, Colorado traveled to Tibet to meet with her sponsored student and his family. She shares her reflection of this special experience.

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It’s been 10 years since Tibetan Village Project went from a vision to reality, and much has changed in the lives of those impacted by TVP’s tireless efforts. How many miles, steps, countless triumphs and tragedies have been traversed these past 10 years is hard to say. Having been a close friend, volunteer, co-worker, roommate, travel buddy, lost companion, and like a family member to Tamdin since 2005, I have been fortunate to witness not only the cultivation of his professional & humanistic depth, but also the development of Tamdin the individual.

Malnutrition among Tibetan children is rampant and has resulted in startling rates of stunted growth. TVP plans to build 10 greenhouses. After our first pilot greenhouse project in 2006, TVP has finished building 8 of 10 planned greenhouses. Each greenhouse cost $1700 - $3000 dependig on the size, location and materals, etc.

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