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Shanti Bhavan

India

Shanti Bhavan is a home and an exceptional school for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of India's lowest caste, the so-called "untouchables" or dalits.

The children come from families that have been denied basic human rights for centuries. They are victims of extreme social discrimination and are deprived of the opportunity to live with dignity and economic stability. Practically no children from these communities receive proper schooling to enable them to pursue higher education on merit.

The vicious cycle of poverty faced by the dalit community of nearly 300 million people can be remedied through quality education for their children from an early age through college. Shanti Bhavan, a non-sectarian institution, offers both a loving home and “world-class” education for all its children.

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Partner Needs

Shanti Bhavan is a 501(c) (3) non-profit public charity in the U.S. Your gift/donation will make significant positive impact to the lives of our children. We welcome all levels of donations – one-time, monthly/periodic, child sponsorship and material assistance. Visit our Donations Page to learn more: www.shantibhavanonline.org/donation/donate.html.

Financial Needs

Shanti Bhavan provides for the complete needs of our children including housing, meals, medical, recreation and schooling. The cost of supporting a child's residential and academic needs is $1,500 a year. This comes to $4 per day, just twice the World Bank’s broader definition for poverty level. Donors are able to Sponsor a child, donate to our College Fund, or contribue with a one time donation.

In Kind Needs

As a residential school that houses children, teachers and support staff, Shanti Bhavan has many needs similar to those of any home. We welcome donations in kind such as computers, books, footwear, clothing, sports equipment, medicines, stationery, audio-visual equipment, toiletries, and bath and bed linen. To organize a material donation, please contact us at shantibhavanchildren@gmail.com.

Mission Statement

Shanti Bhavan’s mission is to fully develop the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children of India’s lowest caste by providing them world class education and globally shared values to enable them to aspire to careers and professions of their choice.