Beautiful World was established in 2004 by Manoj Bharij, a psychology graduate who volunteered in Ladakh for seven months in 2003, working largely with the Ladakh Nuns Association (LNA) - an NGO working to uplift the status of Ladakhi nuns.  Together with Dr. Tsering Palmo, the founder of the LNA, Manoj set up Beautiful World to focus solely on providing English teachers to the monasteries of Ladakh. 

Beautiful World is unique in that it doesn't require sizeable donations in order for volunteers to work in Ladakh as almost all other volunteer organisations do.  The only charge is a one-off administration charge of £200 which covers the small running costs of the organisation and goes towards placement monasteries as donations.

Our aim is to ensure that you are fully briefed with everything you need to know before you go.  By having a previous volunteer running the organisation ensures that any questions or concerns can be adequately answered. 

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All photos and text © Manoj Bharij 2004