Lighting the Path - Hostel and Education for Slum Children

Millions of children living in urban slum communities across the country face insurmountable barriers to receiving a quality education due to poverty, lack of resources, and unstable living conditions. Lighting the Path aims to provide these underprivileged children a stable home environment and access to basic education through a residential hostel program.

About the project

Program Details

Lighting the Path will rent a property to establish a hostel for up to 20 children from slum areas in the city. The rented space will include:

• Dormitory rooms separated by age/gender

• Basic classroom spaces

• Kitchen and dining area

• Counseling room

• Outdoor play area

Funding Requirements:

With a budget of Rs. 5 lakhs for the first year, the costs will include:

• Rental property

• Staff salaries

• Educational supplies and materials

• Nutritious meals and kitchen supplies

• Basic facilities and utilities

• Healthcare services

End result

In the first year, we aim to provide 20 underprivileged children with a safe home, nutritious meals, basic healthcare, counseling support, and foundational education.This will prepare them to continue into higher education and eventually access employment opportunities that can lift them out of the cycle of poverty.