Education and Well-being in Rural Communities of Southern India
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Where: India, Kadadanahalli |
Vanaprastha International Onlus is an organization that is committed to improving the lives of the poor, especially children, youth, women and the elderly.
It aims to support people in difficulty through education, health and autonomy.
In doing so, it runs a school, a medical centre, a hospice and a Children’s Home.
Here it welcomes minors without families and offers them a safe and protected environment in which to grow and develop.
Vanaprastha also offers scholarships and focuses on the sustainable development of local communities by providing the tools necessary to improve living conditions. Its work is always guided by the principles of coexistence and environmental stewardship.
The organization aims to create a positive and lasting impact on the communities it serves, addressing both immediate needs and the long-term well-being of the people.
The testimony
Father Sibi Puthenpura, the founder and director of Vanaprastha, is a priest with a background in psychology studied in Italy. He returned to India to help the most vulnerable and defenseless, focusing especially on children without families.
“A little while ago, another patient arrived, so we now have 10 sick people. Visiting them, talking to them, and being with them makes us reflect on life and the importance of sharing and being altruistic. Our life is a precious gift, hanging by a breath.”
How We Use Your Support
- School supplies
- Fuel for school buses
- Meals and care for the sheltered children
- Medical care and assistance for abandoned elderly people
The work diary
Thanks to the donations received during a fundraising dinner, Father Sibi’s students can count on a new school bus.
Your support
Together, we can promote humanitarian initiatives and solidarity projects to fight poverty and vulnerability.
With your help, we can ensure equitable access to essential resources such as water, energy, and food.
We can also support education, training, and freedom of worship through interventions on both national and international levels.
