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Give education to a Tibetan nomad child and Adopt a Yak
Adopt a yak, an initiative of the Bridge Fund Netherlands, aims to help develop and sustain Tibetan nomad communities in China by offering western donors the possibility to adopt a yak.
The purpose of the project is to give education to a Tibetan nomad child while simultaneously helping Tibetans to preserve their nomadic way of life.
The adoption fee of € 175 per annum is spent on the tuition of vocational training or senior middle school of a Tibetan nomad child. The donor receives an Adoption Certificate with a picture of the yak and the student. A periodic e-letter is also part of the agreement.

If you are interested please download Adoption Agreement
Please read our Adoption conditions first.

About Bridge Fund

The Bridge Fund (TBF) was inspired by Tibetans and created to be a resource for the Tibetan people. In response to needs expressed by Tibetan communities in China, the organization was established as a not-for-profit organisation in 1996.

Covering 2.5 million square kilometers, the Tibetan Plateau is comparable in size to Western Europe and makes up one fifth of the total area of China. Its harsh climate, geographic isolation, high altitude, vast and rugged mountain terrain and lack of infrastructure make Tibet one of the poorest and most underdeveloped areas of China. In these conditions, the Bridge Fund funded more than 250 projects throughout the area of Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan and TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).

TBF is a registered foundation in the USA and in the Netherlands. Please also visit our international website www.bridgefund.org.

Vision

“Our vision for every Tibetan living in China, down to the most remote nomad, is inclusion in a thriving community grounded in respect for Tibetan culture and values. As members of this community, all Tibetans are entitled to enjoy longer and healthier lives while sharing in and benefiting from a sound local economy, a well-protected environment and excellent opportunities for education.”

TBF 2002-2004 Report