Sam's success is changing futures.
Sam came to Shanti Bhavan at age four and graduated high school in 2020. He attended Dartmouth and, since graduating, has worked in AI and technology consulting in Boston. He pays for his sister’s college, saves to build a home for his parents, and sponsors a child at Shanti Bhavan. Your support makes this and so much more possible.
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Meet our children and graduates, and get a glimpse of their lives on campus, at home, and beyond graduation. These are the children changing the future.
Meet Samuel, Class of 2020
Samuel Peter graduated from Dartmouth and now works in AI and technology consulting in Boston. He’s paying for his sister’s college education, working toward a home for his parents, and sponsoring a child at Shanti Bhavan.
Meet Jishnu, Kindergarten
After losing both parents at a young age, Jishnu was cared for by his mother’s extended family and arrived at Shanti Bhavan quiet and hesitant to speak. Now more confident, he joins his peers and takes the lead.
Meet Yogalakshmi, Class of 2026
Yogalakshmi, the youngest of four sisters in Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, was named valedictorian of her class. Her father’s health concerns shaped her goal of studying medicine and helping rural families understand their care options.
Meet Priyanka, Grade 1
When Priyanka's father is asked what he hopes for her, his answer is simple: her future is her choice. That's why he brought her to Shanti Bhavan. Here, she receives consistent education, care, and encouragement to create her own future.
Meet Abhishek, Grade 2
A hug, a conversation about school, and a final wave show the bond between Abhishek and his father. His father hopes he’ll study well and move forward in life. At Shanti Bhavan, Abhishek is beginning the education that can help him do just that.
The first in their families to pursue a different future
Graduate from high school
Graduate from college
Earn more in 5 years of employment than their parents will in a lifetime
Give 20-60% of their salaries back to their families and communities
What their futures need today
Since our second campus opened in 2024, the number of children we support has grown by 40%. Each one needs the same consistent education and care.
Learning & Exploring
Teachers, textbooks, school supplies, and fully-equipped classroom learning, with opportunities to explore the arts, sports, and their own interests.
Life on Campus
Nutritious meals, residential care, and healthcare help our children grow. Our on-site kitchen staff, aunties, and administration guide them every day.
Looking Beyond School
College preparation, support through higher education, and mentorship continue as our graduates transition into their first jobs.
Awards & Ratings
Shanti Bhavan Children's Project has earned top marks from Global Giving,
Great NonProfits, Dasra, and Guidestar
