Our Story
8 friends having fulfilled their family commitments and having more time, decided to come together and get involved in giving back to society and the community at large. Our journey thus began in the year 2004 with a firm resolve; We Can and so Me must! Giving back provided us with a sense of purpose, while we enriched the lives of those around us.
The Journey
We decided Education would be our thrust, especially the education of the girl child. We believed that education is not just a recognized fundamental right: it’s a powerful force to make a breakthrough from the cycle of poverty to bring about change in society. We hoped to bring about that change and make the difference.
With a single minded vision we marched ahead to make a difference in the lives of the children from the most neglected and less traveled areas – the slums of the twin cities. Schools were identified and their managements supported, we rejoiced in the joy of the families benefited.
Many challenges of access remain for the disadvantaged children at every level and we must strive to lower the barrier for the girl child, children with disabilities and those belonging to the under privileged class, so as to attain education and learning on par with the best.
Our vision is in ensuring all students, and not just the most privileged or gifted acquire the knowledge and skills that they need. We are indebted to our sponsors, supporters, advisors who have had unwavering faith in us and supported us in all our endeavors to make this a reality.
We are forever grateful to our Founder Trustee member Ms. Maya Bhoopal, whose has left a void due to her demise on account of cancer. A founder member remembered for her compassion, grace, charm and commitment, her enthusiasm continues to inspire us.
Our Unique Platform
We are a nonprofit trust that uses education to uplift communities. By sponsoring the education of students in impoverished communities, we help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
As an organization, we’re committed to :
- Careful selection of schools that we support through our diligent screening process.
- We are a zero percent overhead organization. Every rupee donated is passed on to our projects.
- All our administration and operating costs are absorbed by us.
- We make sure our schools are accountable for the funds given.
- We provide our donors and sponsors regular reports /updates on projects undertaken.
- Contributions made to us can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
- We are FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) certified which allows us to receive foreign currency funds.
