Apostle Thomas in India
Did you know the apostle Thomas of the Bible traveled to India?
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The Love and Care of a Teacher
Unable to read and left widowed by an alcoholic husband who died of malaria,
My First School
At the age of 48, Udaya had never even seen a school. She spent her days walking the forests, gathering fruits to sell in the markets of the surrounding cities in order to make a living.
Meet Laila, an Adult Literacy Student
At 28 years old, Laila was a wife and a mother of two. At 28 years old, Laila was also uneducated, and her family was very poor.
Community Changes
Samaja and her community live in a mountainous region, relying on agriculture and the natural resources of their land for opportunities to work.
The Need for Clean Water
Home to 4.5 billion people, the Asian population uses around 65 per cent of the world’s water supply.
School Story
This school was started in 1997 has grown over the years and is now adding 6 classrooms for junior college status for 80 to 100 students. Children come from mostly poor and below average income families.
Meet Parma, an Adult Literacy Student
When I was a child, I did not get the opportunity to study. When I heard that they were going to start literacy classes in our village, I felt very happy.
Self-Empowerment Changes a Community
In one village, literacy course students formed a cohort and pooled their savings.
Meet Stephen, a VBS Student Turned Teacher
Stephen was born in a slum area. Stephen wanted to learn more about the true light – but could not read or write.
Borewells Provide Villages with Clean Water
Providing wells gives villagers access to clean water so they can enjoy better health, hygiene, and cleanliness.
Meet Mrs. E – A Sewing Machine Recipient
Mrs. E is one of the sewing machine recipients. She and her husband are very poor.
Meet Veena, an Adult Literacy Student
Though I hold the highest post in the village, I was unable to read and reply to the goverenment orders and letters. I was afraid that I might have to lose my job.
Meet Dinesh, a VBS Participant
I am Dinesh and am in 8th grade. I attended the five-day CBS that was held in our village.