GENERAL DONATIONS
Taking care of a large community is like taking care of a small town. There are many expenses behind the scene that are indispensable to the smooth running of a place. Services such as providing clean water, continued electricity supply, disposal of the garbage and sewerage, efficient administration are all vital to keeping the community functioning. Maintenance of infrastructure, buildings and facilities is also essential.
The costs of all these 'background expenses' are high. But most of the donations that Kopan receives are dedicated for specific items, such as food, medical care etc, and cannot be used for other expenses. We invite you to help us in our efforts to keep the monastery running well. Sponsor any amount as a general donation or choose one of the special projects that are high on our priority list right now.
Choose one of our special project below for your support
General Maintenance and Gardening
Maintaining the beautiful but large garden area is an ongoing concern. Kopan employs three gardeners permanently. In the dry season watering needs to be done on a regular basis, whereas in monsoon grass cut... read more
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Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure needs constant updating. When the monastery was built in 1972, only very rudimentary facilities were there, serving a small community. As the community was growing, so did the need for water, electricity and sanitation. Retaining walls are regularly rebuilt to stop land slides. The water supply has been updated by drilling more wells and by replacing corrugated pipes. The sewerage system is undergoing a major overhaul, connecting it to the municipal system. Broadband has been installed to improve communication with the rest of the world. Office equipment needs to be renewed. More is needed. Help us to keep our infrastructure up to date
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