| Type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Method | Health care |
| Website | http://www.terma.org |
The Terma Foundation was founded in 1993 as the Tibet Child Nutrition Project (TCNP), by Dr. Nancy S. Harris and now implements public health programs including nutrition, education, primary and preventive health care, acknowledging traditional belief systems, and integrating low-tech, low-cost western technology where appropriate in Tibet.[1][2]
Terma's work in the Tibet Autonomous Region and adjacent ethnic Tibetan areas of the People's Republic of China is carried out by a multidisciplinary coalition of Tibetans, Chinese, and Westerners in successful cooperation with PRC nationals and local health authorities.
Objectives include:
• Focusing on the health and welfare of children, women, and the elderly who maintain indigenous values while confronting contemporary challenges;
• Promoting environmentally appropriate traditional agriculture, consumption of high nutrient indigenous foods, and cultivation of Tibetan herbs;
• Supporting educational programs in public health, literacy, vocational training, the arts, and international education exchange;
• Developing microeconomic initiatives at the grassroots level which will sustain the local health infrastructure; and
• Facilitating interaction between Tibetans and other indigenous communities internationally and on issues relating to health, education, and the environment.