Sponsor a 'classroom' in India

Sponsor a 'classroom'

Meaning “Knowledge and Light”, the Vidya Jyothi Scheme enables children to attend school and get an education which provides a vital pathway out of poverty for them and their families. By sponsoring primary school students through the Vidya Jyothi Scheme, you will help to cover their school fees, uniforms, books, transport and food.  

Vidya Jyothi Scheme: ten students

Vidya Jyothi Scheme

Meaning “Knowledge and Light”, the Vidya Jyothi Scheme enables children to attend school and get an education which will provide a vital pathway out of poverty for them and their families. By sponsoring primary school students through the Vidya Jyothi Scheme, you will help to cover their school fees, uniforms, books, transport and food. 

Vidya Jyothi Scheme: one student

Vidya Jyothi Scheme

Meaning “Knowledge and Light”, the Vidya Jyothi Scheme enables children to attend school and get an education which wll provide a vital pathway out of poverty for them and their families. By sponsoring a primary school student through the Vidya Jyothi Scheme, you will help to cover their school fees, uniforms, books, transport and food.  

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Primary and Secondary School Scheme (VJES)

Primary and Secondary School Scheme

Our Primary and Secondary School Scheme, or the Vidya Jyothi Scheme meaning "Knowledge and Light, enables children to attend school and get an education which will provide a vital pathway out of poverty for them and their families. By sponsoring primary school students through the Vidya Jyothi Scheme, you will help to cover their school fees, uniforms, books, transport and food.