Health & Edu Supports for Tribal Children in India

“Ma’am, can I keep this pencil forever?”
The question came from 7-year-old Hari, a bright-eyed boy in a remote village school. He had just received a small stationery kit—two pencils, a sharpener, and a ruled notebook. His eyes lit up as though we had handed him a treasure chest.

This is what education support looks like in the villages we serve: a lifeline wrapped in school supplies.

Meena, 13, had stopped going to school after her father’s accident. She helped at home, cooked, cleaned—and buried her books in a box under the bed. When we visited her home, she stood quietly behind her mother. When we handed her a school kit and spoke to her about returning to class, she whispered:
“Am I allowed to dream now?”

Today, Meena walks to school every day with three friends. She wants to become a nurse.

A Turning Point

Through our Education Support Program, children like Sakthi will receive not just school bags and stationery—but dignity. Confidence. Belonging.

We are planning to provide:

• School bags

• Notebooks and writing tools

• Pencil kits, color boxes, and geometry tools

• Basic uniforms and hygiene kits (where needed)

• ‍ Emotional support and encouragement through village educators

The joy was visible. Children came back to school not just as students, but as dreamers. Attendance improved. Teachers noticed more engagement. Parents began to believe again.

Impact Snapshot

• 300 children stayed in school through our support

• 98% attendance in targeted schools after kit distribution

• Girls’ participation increased, especially in middle school

• 10 volunteers trained to monitor and encourage learning

• Countless stories of joy, self-worth, and renewed dreams

The Road Ahead

While we’re grateful for every child we’ve reached, hundreds more are waiting. Many still:

• Share one notebook between siblings

• Skip school to help at home

• Walk barefoot to class

• Drop out quietly because no one noticed

With your support, we can change that.

Interested in virtual volunteering please email to connect@voice-trust.org