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In Pursuit of My Father’s Happiness by 12th grader Gowtham Reddy
April 07, 2011
In Pursuit of My Father’s HappinessI heard a loud shriek, and ran out to see my father bringing his hand down in big swings at my mother. She
Trekking the Bend on the Road by 12th grader Chaithra Vijaya Kumar
April 07, 2011
Trekking the Bend on the RoadMy mom was widowed at twenty. As she went from place to place searching for somewhere to live, I tagged along beside
In the Embrace of Opportunity by 12th grader Shilpa Antony Raj
April 07, 2011
In the Embrace of Opportunity“You are wasting your time,” a prosperous looking man scorned at a business entrepreneur who had just arrived in Bangalore from
Trying to Make Pieces Fit by 12th grader Pavithra Antony Raj
April 07, 2011
Trying to Make Pieces FitI have never been one who has followed conventional paths.I was born into the “lowest caste” of society in a rural village called
From Field To Fortunes by 12th Grader Arun Rama Reddy
March 09, 2011
From Field To FortunesIt’s four in the morning when I head towards the vegetable and cow feed farm on a small parcel of land owned by our family. My
Gaining the Power to Transform by 12th Grader Triveni Chidanandaiah
February 23, 2011
Gaining the Power to TransformAs the early morning light would wake her up, she knew it was the beginning of another day of struggle for survival. She would
Building Blocks for a Bright Future by 12th Grader Manikantan Tamil Selvam
February 18, 2011
Building Blocks for a Bright FutureI don’t remember much about my early childhood until it was completely changed. All that remain in my mind about those forgotten years
Hands Speak Louder by 12th Grader Ramesh Narasimhappa
February 11, 2011
Hands Speak LouderUntouchably rough hands and calloused palms with skin as thick as soles are what everyone in my family shares. Weathered first in the hot sun and then hardened
Escape from My Master by 12th Grader Kavitha Ramajini
February 04, 2011
Escape from My MasterI was born chained by my “master.” My master was invisible, but invincible. My master was dormant, but also the most destructive of
Cheers for Charity - A Night For Naveen fundraiser in Chicago
February 03, 2011
Cheers for Charity - A Night For Naveen fundraiser in ChicagoPlease join us and celebrate for a good cause! Shanti Bhavan is a visionary school in India that provides
Hope Risen From Flame by 12th Grader Vijay Gomes
February 02, 2011
Hope Risen From FlameI was five when I faced my first enemy. I watched helplessly as the man, who called me, ‘son’, poured kerosene
A Thalli of Hope by 12th grader Tara Sreenivas
February 02, 2011
A Thalli of HopeThe scene is so clear in my mind that I can almost see it before my eyes. My mother is crouching on the cold
Hot Sumathi Soup by Vivian Cabral
February 02, 2011
I depart Shanti Bhavan in three days and I have such
Shanti Bhavan Student Spotlight: Lily, age 16, India
February 02, 2011
This story first appeared on the She's The First blog by Shreya Bhatt during her time volunteering at Shanti Bhavan. Read the story online here: http://shesthefirst.org/blog/2010/07/06/student-spotlight-lily-age-16-india.On a balmy Thursday afternoon,
Shanti Bhavan Graduation Ceremonies
June 30, 2010
It is with great joy and love that we present the official graduating class of 2010: Anith, Mani, Prakash, Vinay, Tomas, Prakash, Bina, Maha, Mala, Sindhu, Stella, Pushpa, Sheeba, Rajni,
College Success for First Batch of Shanti Bhavan Graduates
June 30, 2010
It is an exciting time for Shanti Bhavan. Our 12th grade children are going off to colleges to pursue a variety of majors, including Computer Science and Electronics, Psychology, Biotechnology
New blog post: 3rd graders show of reading skills
New blog post: the third graders eagerly workingon English skills and how to make reading fun! http://sbchildren.blogspot.com/
New video posted to YouTube! See celebrations from School Day including performances by the kids and staff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfkraLDwmC0
Volunteer in India at Shanti Bhavan
Shanti Bhavan is looking for eager, bright and skilled volunteers to teach in India. The Shanti Bhavan school is a world renowned institution that provides a high-quality, holistic
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Shanti Bhavan, by Bahar A
February 28, 2011
If you are looking to volunteer abroad . . . If you are looking to work with children and help in their fight against poverty . . .If you are looking for an eye-opening and life-changing experience . . . Then Shanti Bhavan is the place for you. Shanti Bhavan is a well-oiled non-profit organization that will give you the opportunity to teach and mentor the most deserving, gracious, and endearing children you'll ever meet . . .Shanti Bhavan is a home and school for children who come from a kind of poverty you could never imagine . . . Shanti Bhavan is their chance at a better life. I just returned from the school, and let me tell you . . . I feel like a new person. I felt more peaceful and purposeful when I was there...
