Yaks are the livelihood of most inhabitants of Dolpo. The loss of an animal through avalanches or illnesses threatens the existence of the owner. The yak project in Dolpo will improve the yak breeding and animal health through exchange with other yak owners, boosting of the breed with a new yak bull and occasional visits of veterinaries in the region. It is planned to provide the yak caravans and the woman on the summer pastures with first-aid kits for the people and the animals. Another possibility of the project is to support families with large loss of animals, poor families or single mothers with a new yak.  

Locally a yak committee was founded with representatives of the different alms and the first contributions have been deposited in the fund. The contributions will come from donations of the local yak owners and from abroad. Further infos to the caravan in Switzerland see www.yaks.ch.  

The yak project can still be supported.

Tapriza NGO Postal account: IBAN CH30 0900 0000 8752 2110 0, BIC: POFICHBEXXX: Please note: Yak project


Articel from the Transa Magazine 4-Seasons on the yak caravan in Europe for download: