In class

Teachers preparing for class

Choudon Orphanage

 A moment of delight

Lunchtime

Choudon Orphanage, formerly the Choudon Preschool, was founded by Tibetan grandmother Rinzin Choudon of the Gundeling Neighborhood Committee in Chengguan District, Lhasa. It is located in the compound of the Loving Hearts Kindergarten in Ngaqen Township. After Rinzin Choudon passed away, her youngest son Nyema carried on her good work.

There are currently 36 children in the orphanage, aged between 2 and 14. There they learn Chinese, Tibetan, mathematics, English and gymnastics. So far, three kids have graduated from the school. Two are working in Lhasa as tour guides, and one is now a primary school teacher in Nyingchi.