MULI LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Joseph Rock first explored Muli, located in South East Tibet, in 1924. He referred to it as the real Shangri-La. It is a matriarchal society that was called the Kingdom of Women. The population of 122,112 is composed of 39,025 Tibetans. The area has 77.02% Tibetans and other ethnic minorities and 23% Chinese. The Chinese have schools in the area but do not teach English or Tibetan language. It is difficult to find employment upon graduation.

Because of the increase of tourism it is important for the people to speak English to meet these new demands and it would benefit the economic development of the area. Also it is important for the welfare of the Tibetans to learn their own language in order to preserve their rich cultural heritage

This school would be available to all people of Muli and the outlying areas at no cost. It will be necessary to provide dorms and food for the students that are not in the immediate area.

The project will be based on current land costs, building supplies, labor, staffing and school supplest. Lama Nurbo is investing the costs and a cost analysis will be created. It may be possible to receive some support from the local government.