OUR APPROACH

We are a small, flexible, dynamic organization that focuses on making education relevant to the families of the mountain communities in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas. We support local people to become leaders in their communities and in their own lives.

Our approach is multi-faceted and responds to the communities in which we work. We collaborate very closely with local leaders on the ground to develop and provide vocational educational opportunities for adults and scholarship support and curriculum development for village schools. Our work strives to meet the unique needs of each mountain community where we serve.

Our guiding principles are:

• We empower women and girls as the foundation of strong communities.

• We provide support for learning in academics, technology, vocational training and life skills.

• We invest in the economic independence of local communities.

• We develop long-term relationships with local leaders, learning from and partnering with them.

• We promote environmental awareness and pride in the natural environment.