Young mother with child receiving care from the Maitri mobile clinic.

In 2025, the FPMT Social Services Fund (SSF) remained dedicated to its mission of uplifting the most vulnerable populations in India and Mongolia. With a strong focus on supporting children, the elderly, the sick, and the extremely poor, the fund allocated over US$179,706 to essential healthcare and service initiatives. These grants facilitated the operation of health camps, mobile clinics, soup kitchens, and outreach programs, providing life-saving care and support to thousands. In total, these efforts impacted an estimated 44,000 individuals offering not just medical aid but also dignity, hope, and a pathway to well-being. We hope you will enjoy learning about the different health care and essential services we are currently supporting, and how the grants were utilized this year.

Shakyamuni Buddha Community Health Care Centre | Maitri Charitable Trust | Lamp of the Path | Patient Care Trust | Tibetan Heart Foundation | Integrated Indigenous Tribal Children’s Ministry of India | Thame Support Fund | Thank you!

A young patient receiving care from Shakyamuni Clinic.

The Shakyamuni Buddha Community Health Care Centre, located in a remote Bihar region of India, continues to be a vital source of medical care for underserved and isolated communities.

The clinic has made remarkable progress in improving healthcare access and outcomes. The mobile clinic program, which previously operated twice a month, now runs five days a week, reaching five villages – including one newly added this year. This expansion enabled the clinic to serve 10,303 patients through mobile outreach and an additional 23,543 patients at the main clinic, totaling 33,846 individuals reached with free consultations, screenings, and treatments.

The clinic also conducted community health education workshops on hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and disease prevention, reaching approximately 3,000 people. Special attention was given to women’s health, with a female doctor leading sessions on personal hygiene and reproductive health.

Despite these successes, the clinic faced challenges such as poor road conditions, limited medical supplies, and the need for greater infrastructure. Looking ahead, the team aims to open a 4-bed inpatient care facility, acquire an ambulance, and expand preventive health campaigns focused on malaria, clean water, and hygiene.

In 2025, the clinic has received a grant from the Social Services Fund, that covered roughly 75% of their annual budget, helping to sustain and expand its essential services.

Maitri’s doctor checks on twins in the mobile clinic.

The Maitri Charitable Trust, based in Bodhgaya, India, continues to provide essential health services to vulnerable populations through its Mother and Child Care and Tuberculosis (TB) Care programs.

In 2024, Maitri’s TB Care program identified and registered 475 new TB cases, collected 76 follow-up sputum samples, and provided monthly rations to 302 under-treatment patients. The team conducted awareness campaigns across 1,346 villages, organized educational events for students, and celebrated World TB Day with community outreach and educational material distribution. At the Maitri’s headquarters, 139 individuals were tested for TB, 44 confirmed cases were referred for treatment, and 11 patients were hospitalized.

The Mother and Child Care program registered 335 new mothers, delivered 215 healthy babies including twins, and administered 19 tetanus vaccinations. The program also ensured 27 tubectomies for third pregnancies. For children aged 0-5, 488 new patients were managed, with 265 released from treatment, and 223 children received monthly check-ups and supplements. Among girls aged 6-14, 195 new cases were registered, with 101 released from treatment.

Additional support included the distribution of 144 monthly rations of legume seeds, 461 packets of sanitary pads, and 159 rations of milk powder and infant cereal. The grant also funded critical repairs to Maitri’s facilities and contributed to a Fixed Term Deposit for future sustainability.

In 2025, the grant offered from the Social Services Fund supported Maitri’s ongoing efforts in both field outreach and clinic-based care, covering the entire budget of the Mother and Child and TB programs.

Lamp of the Path’s mobile food delivery program.

The Lamp of the Path (LOP), FPMT Mongolia’s flagship community service project, continues to serve as a vital support system for vulnerable populations in the Amgalan ger district of Ulaanbaatar.

In 2024, LOP provided over 7,245 hot meals through its daily Soup Kitchen, and delivered 6,084 meals to 21 individuals across 7 families who were unable to visit the center due to age, disability, or distance. The kitchen’s renovation this year has enhanced its capacity and improved service quality, much to the satisfaction of both staff and beneficiaries.

LOP also distributed second-hand clothing to over 400 individuals, including children in women’s prisons and homeless men through partner NGOs. The team emphasized dignity in service by allowing beneficiaries to choose their clothing when possible.

Medical outreach remained a core focus, with multiple health check-ups conducted in collaboration with local hospitals, international volunteers, and medical students. Services included wound care, blood pressure monitoring, and tuberculosis screening. LOP also provided alcohol abuse counseling and hosted 16 AA outreach sessions to support recovery and community reintegration.

The Mahayana Children’s Program (MCP) continued to operate, offering weekly life-skills and creative classes to children aged 6-14. The program also hosted seasonal celebrations and distributed school supplies and clothing to children from disadvantaged families.

LOP’s vegetable garden and greenhouses yielded 1,000 kg of produce, which was used in the soup kitchen, preserved for winter, and sold to generate income. The garden also supported the annual 100 Million Mani Retreat at Idgaa Monastery.

In 2025, the grant offered from the Social Services fund covered the entire annual budget of all of LOP’s wide-reaching programs.

Patient Care Trust 16-year-old monk diagnosed with osteosarcoma undergoing treatment

Patient Care Trust (PCT), a Delhi-based NGO serving the Tibetan refugee community, is committed to delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to vulnerable populations across India. Since 2012, the organization focuses on supporting monks, nuns, the elderly, and destitute individuals through a combination of direct medical aid, housing support, and large-scale outreach programs.

In 2024 alone, PCT assisted 3,499 patients, including 3,273 through its free medical camps in Dharamsala and South India (Bylakuppe). These camps, staffed by top specialists from AIIMS Delhi and other institutions, provided general and specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, cancer screenings, and free medications. One such camp in Bylakuppe served 2,800 patients in just four days, with the oldest patient being 100 years old. The camp offered services across 20 departments and screened 81 women for cervical cancer, 12 of whom tested positive and were guided into further treatment.

Beyond camps, PCT’s impact is deeply personal. The organization provided housing, food, translation, and financial aid to patients undergoing long-term treatment in Delhi. The 2024 patient casebook tells stories of resilience and recovery – from a 6-year-old girl battling a brain tumor to elderly patients receiving life-saving surgeries, and monks and laypeople overcoming cancer, kidney disease, and neurotrauma with PCT’s unwavering support.

In 2025, the grant offered covered half of the annual budget of the life-saving work of Patient Care Trust.

Tibetan Heart Foundation’s free medical camp.

Tibetan Heart Foundation (THF), based in New Delhi, India, is an NGO dedicated to supporting the underserved Tibetan settlements across both northern and southern India.

The foundation’s core mission is to raise awareness about heart-related health issues and provide access to life-saving cardiac care. Through its free medical camps and patient support services, THF ensures that vulnerable individuals receive timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The foundation also plays a vital role in guiding patients to top-tier hospitals, offering translation and logistical support, and easing the burden of medical journeys for those facing language and financial barriers.

In 2025, THF is organizing free medical health camps in key Tibetan settlements including Bylakuppe, Kollegal, Hunsur, Mundgod, and Mainpat in the south, and Ladakh, Manali, Dehradun, Odisha, and Bandra in the north. These camps will offer a wide range of services such as cardiovascular screenings (including BP monitoring and ECGs), eye and dental check-ups, gynecological and prenatal care, diabetes and ENT screenings, orthopedic and oncology consultations, and general health check-ups. Essential medicines and preventive healthcare kits will also be distributed free of cost.

The Social Services Fund offered a grant in 2025 to support their mission.

Nearly finished construction of the orphanage in Manipur.

Integrated Indigenous Tribal Children’s Ministry of India (IITCMI) is an NGO based in Manipur, India, dedicated to supporting orphaned and homeless children from indigenous and tribal communities. The organization’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can access shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support.

One of IITCMI’s most impactful initiatives is the construction of a permanent orphanage facility, which began in 2019. This project has been made possible through the major contribution from Lama Zopa Rinpoche via the Social Services Fund.

In 2025, the project received an additional grant to support the final phase of construction.

Seven families received essential aid after their houses were destroyed by the Thame floods.

On August 16, 2024, Thame, which is the birthplace of our kind guru Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and is situated at an altitude of 12,450 feet (3,800 meters) and has a population of 300 Sherpas, suffered immense devastation. The flood destroyed half the village, including houses, hotels, the school and health clinic plus essential infrastructure. Through the Thame Support Fund we were able to quickly raise funds and offer direct support to 55 families from Thame, who were profoundly affected by the catastrophic floods.

On June 16, 2025, through the Social Services Fund we were able to offer US$7156 to seven families who had lost everything in the floods. Many of the families from Thame are still in Kathmandu, so the disbursement was carried out at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who contributed during this most desperate time to support the families of Thame, especially Yeshe Norbu Association, that has offered an incredible amount of support over the years to important projects benefiting Tibetan refugees.

Please join us in rejoicing in the many ways the FPMT Social Services Fund is offering direct support to those most in need in India, Nepal and Mongolia. To all our generous sponsors and supporters – thank you! Your compassion and commitment have made this impact possible. Every contribution has helped bring healing and hope to the most vulnerable among us.

If you would like to be part of this meaningful work, please consider supporting the FPMT Social Services Fund. Together, we can continue to extend our reach and uplift even more lives in the years to come.

The Social Services Fund, established to support Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization, focuses efforts primarily in India, Nepal, Tibet and Mongolia. Funds help children, the elderly, sick, and very poor.