The purpose of this project is to provide basic human needs to poor and underprivileged children who would not otherwise receive them. Specifically: education, food, shelter, and love.

The school (Jeevan School) has grown to include levels of education for all the students that attend.  From nursery (3 years old) to level 7 (15 years old). Many of the children were attending regularly but due to the abuse and neglect suffered at home were not able to succeed. 

In 2007 a hostel for these children was formed.  If after a year of attending the school, and the children and their parents agree, they put them up in the “hostel”, where they are provided with full 24-hour care including all food, clothing’ medical costs as well as extracurricular activities ie sewing, art class, woodworking, and dance classes. "

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The purpose of this project is to provide basic human needs to poor and underprivileged children who would not otherwise receive them. Specifically: education, food, shelter, and love.

The project began in December 2004 working to provide the needs to the poor children and families in Varanasi, India. They started by offering free classes in Hindi, English, Art and Music.  The children were provided a fruit breakfast and nutritious lunch on school days, and occasionally helped some of their families in times where they didn’t have enough to eat.

Beginning in September 2005, we established our own school, called Jeevan School.  It began with volunteer teachers from western countries teaching some subjects, and also employing local teachers and a local cook. They believe that for education to be effective and motivating for children who have lived on the streets since birth it must be creative, fun and applicable to their reality.

The school has grown to include levels of education for all the students that attend.  From nursery (3 years old) to level 7 (15 years old). Many of the children were attending regularly but due to the abuse and neglect suffered at home were not able to succeed. 

In 2007 a hostel for these children was formed.  If after a year of attending the school, and the children and their parents agree, they put them up in the “hostel”, where they are provided with full 24-hour care including all food, clothing’ medical costs as well as extracurricular activities ie sewing, art class, woodworking, and dance classes. "