Kham is the Tibetan name for the eastern third of the Tibetan plateau. While the culture and history of Kham are closely connected to those of central Tibet, the region has many special features. Khampas are known for their warlike spirit and rich, diverse culture. 

Kham Founder Pamela Logan is a former aerospace scientist who received degrees fro-m Caltech (’81, ’82) and Stanford University (Ph.D. ’87). In 1990
she left that career in order to explore Kham under a grant from the Durfee Foundation.

In 1994 she became leader of a project to restore and conserve the murals of Pewar Monastery. In 1996 she was named Woman Explorer of the
Year by the Scientific Exploration Society of Britain.

She is the author of two books on Kham; she speaks fluent Chinese and has working
knowledge of the Kham and Lhasa Tibetan dialects.

The Kham Aid Foundation was founded in 1997 by Pamela Logan to support conservation of Tibet's architecture and art. Since its founding, the Foundation has developed a broad range of assistance programs encompassing the areas of education, health, disaster relief, cultural heritage, and economic development.

Kham Aid is a lean organization, with two full-time employees, three part-time staff, and dozens of volunteers.

Kham Aid is a California non-profit corporation and tax-exempt according to section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code.

>> Heritage, Art and Architecture: From monastery murals to ancient texts, Kham Aid is on the forefront of preservation of Kham's  cultural treasures. Current programs include architecture and art conservation in the Minyak region of Kham.
>> Health: In Kham, few people have access to medical care, and the quality of the care is low. Our four health programs involve midwifery training, wheelchair donations, medical aid to rural clinics and of course, and child nutrition through our greenhouses.
>> Education: Is key to a better future for Tibetans. Since it's founding, Kham Aid has raised more than US$300,000 for child scholarship programs, school grants, teacher training and Tibetan language books for schools.
>> Economic development: Better jobs give Tibetans the keys to preserving and advancing their own culture. Kham Aid looks for activities that do not degrade Tibet's environment and that take advantage of local people's talents, resources, and cultural beliefs.
>> Disaster Relief: In the severe Tibetan climate, natural disasters often strike.  Because of poverty, families need help to recover. Following earthquakes and school fires, Kham Aid has helped with the rebuilding effort.
>> Environment: To assist in the regeneration of Kham's damaged forests, in 2001 we started our own reforestation program. Since then we have planted 42,000 spruce, willow, and pine seedlings on deforested slopes at three different sites.

>> Download 2006 Kham Aid fact sheet (pdf)

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