The TCC Photo Archive is growing each day as we work towards our objective of re-telling stories of the Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalayas.

Our vision is to build a thriving archive representing the inclusive, heterogenous, diverse, and inclusive history of the place. In the past few years, the Collective has grown steadily where we now host valuable collections of personal and institutional archives. This comprises of family albums, institutional repositories and more at present. 

As the archive expands so does the challenge to preserve these documents.  Being a voluntary organisation, the challenges we face in our sustained effort to scan, digitise, and catalogue thousands of photographs, while simultaneously developing plans on creating public engagements around the archive is real. We are a small team and all of us are voluntarily engaged at the Collective-driven by our unflinching belief that preserving our stories matter.  

We have grown steadily and are in urgent need of funds to sustain our collective. In the future we want to expand the Collective. It is our objective to make these archives accessible to the public, curating events, and exhibitions with the community to generate dialogue and deliberations while promoting a culture of collective engagement. Our vision is to foster a culture of inclusive and safe dialogue bringing together mediums such as the arts, writing and research together. 

For this vision to materialise, we need your support. 
 

How Your Donation Will Help

Your generous donation will directly support the following:

• Purchasing essential equipment: Computers, hard drives, scanners, and other tools critical to maintaining and expanding our operations.

• Supporting our dedicated volunteers: Enabling us to continue fostering a passionate team of individuals who give their time and skills to our cause.

• Funding public engagement programs: Ensuring that we can create and host events that bring our work to the wider community.

• Sustaining our archives: Preserving and expanding our archives so that stories are documented, shared, and remembered.​

The Archives at the Collective are a reflection of both your history and ours. Your support plays an essential role in keeping our doors open and our work thriving. We deeply value your involvement and are grateful for your contributions.

Thank you for helping us keep the Collective alive and running!