The orphanage at Chodrak Monastery was founded by Khenpo Dam Cho Dawa
Rinpoche, a senior teacher at Chodrak Monastery, in response to the
growing numbers of young children who were orphaned or whose parents
were unable to provide for them.
The majority of the people of
Kham province are traditionally farmers and nomads. Farmers were able
to grow enough food to feed their families and a little more that could
be traded for necessities such as tea. Nomads grazed yaks, sheep and
goats, and raised horses that could also be traded. Most of the farmers
and nomads dont earn a cash income; rather they exchange goods as
needed. The land reforms introduced by the government over the last
forty years, greatly restricting grazing areas, has had a very adverse
effect on the Khampas ability to maintain their lifestyle. The problems
created by the harsh conditions in Eastern Tibet, which had
historically contributed to an early mortality rate, have been
compounded by government policies such as resettlement and the change
from a barter to cash economy. Even those who have a chance to earn a
cash income have great difficulty paying for necessities such as
medical fees and often forego medical treatment for lack of money.
Khenpo Dam Cho Dawa built Chodrak orphanage to provide food,
accommodation and an education for children who would otherwise be
forced to beg for survival in a poor and remote part of Tibet.
http://www.baromkagyu.org/pageBK4.html
I'm lazy to read. Any idea how to contribute to this orphanage ? I don't know why I have special feelings for Tibet. Though I am not practicing Tibetan Buddhism, I always feel very happy whenever I see Tibetan monks.