Our Origins

The Jindhag tradition comes from the history of Tibetan monasteries that were once provided for by local benefactors. The monks regarded these local families who gave financial support in high esteem and in return would provide spiritual support.

In our initial projects the Jindhag foundation focused on helping two cultures that are both struggling to survive on the roof of the world. The Tibetan and Afghan people both preserve unique, ancient traditions that have survived in isolation in the remote Himalyan and Hindu Kush Mountains. These unique traditions that have survived for millennia are now being threatened by geopolitical pressures of displacement and decades of war. We are committed to do what we can to protect and nurture the social and cultural fabric that has been woven by these people for centuries.

The Jindhag Foundation began working in 2001 to provide daily life support for Monasteries and Nunneries and to sustain the Tibetan culture for the coming generations. In 2003, the we expanded our focus to help revive the Afghan village of Istalif that has a particularly rich cultural history in creating unique pottery.