Primary & School Education Support

We work closely with underprivileged families who struggle to afford basic schooling. When a child is at risk of dropping out due to illness, job loss, or family crisis we step in quickly to cover school fees, books, and uniforms, ensuring their learning continues uninterrupted.

Notable Initiatives:

• #2: Sponsored education for a young child from a low-income household

• #14: Provided school support and wedding assistance for a girl from Bantwal Taluk

• #22: Financial aid for a boy at risk of dropping out due to economic hardship

• #23: Sponsored education for two children in Kerala facing sudden family loss

• #41: Paid school fees for a girl whose parents were unemployed

• #42: Supported a 10th-grade student from a single-parent family

• #84: Helped two children of a daily wager continue school

• #92: Sponsored exam fees for a 10th standard student

Through these and similar efforts, we've helped ensure dozens of children remain in school during some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

Project Chiguru- Educating the underprivileged

For many bright young minds, the path to higher education ends abruptly due to financial barriers. Project Chiguru is our long-term academic support initiative designed to change that. We sponsor youth through college and postgraduate studies, helping them reach job-readiness by offering not just funding, but sustained mentorship and holistic support.

Notable Initiatives:

• #56: Officially launched Project Chiguru as a structured education fund

• #58: One of our beneficiaries completed an MBA through Chiguru support

• #60: Sponsored English-medium schooling for a girl in Koppal

• #72–74: Helped students transition to college and complete their degrees

• #77, #78, #88: Supported one beneficiary with tuition, tablet, and WiFi access

• #79: Funded college education for a youth facing long-term financial distress

• #89, #90, #93, #95: Provided fee support, laptops, and continuous guidance

To date, 18 students have been fully supported under Project Chiguru, with several already entering the workforce and giving back as mentors. This initiative is not just rewriting academic stories — it’s building a generation of empowered changemakers.

Digital Tools & Remote Learning Aid

With education moving online, the digital divide has become one of the biggest barriers for low-income students. We provide devices and internet connectivity so that no child is left behind due to lack of access.

Notable Initiatives:

• #70: Donated a tablet to a student without online learning tools

• #77, #78: Provided both a tablet and internet access for continued education

• #88: Sponsored WiFi and tuition for a student for 3 years

• #93: Delivered a laptop for a Chiguru student’s coursework

These interventions are not one-time donations — they’re bridges to uninterrupted learning.

Children for Charity School Campaign

We believe the values of empathy and giving can be nurtured at a young age. Through Children for Charity, we partner with schools to engage students in meaningful acts of kindness from toy drives to peer-led social campaigns.

Notable Initiatives:

• #28: Launched the Children for Charity program

• #29: Enrolled 720 students from St. Aloysius High School

• #30: Created a toy playroom for HIV+ children from donated items

• #31: Engaged 600 students from Yenepoya School in charity activities

• #48: Taught 800 students at Noble School the joy of giving

This initiative doesn't just support others it transforms the students involved.

Stories of Change

"With the Foundation’s support under Chiguru, one beneficiary became the first in their family to graduate. They are now employed and supporting their siblings’ education.”
(Initiative #58)

“After receiving a tablet and internet connection, a student was able to return to online classes and pass their board exams with distinction.”
(Initiatives #77, #78, #88)

“When our school joined the Children for Charity campaign, we realized that even students can be changemakers.”
(Initiatives #29, #31)