In 1987 the Tibetan Nuns Project
was founded to provide education 
and humanitarian aid to refugee nuns 

from Tibet and the Himalayan regions
 of India. Food, clothing, housing, 
and basic medical care were organized.
 
A sponsorship program was set up which 
allows donors from around the world to 
contribute to the effort. Now, nuns in 
four different nunneries, each from 
a different Tibetan Buddhist tradition
receive support through 
the Project.