Our Impact In India

522

children and young adults given access to education

1,214

children and their families nurtured through relationship

205,606

meals provided to nourish bodies and minds

40

local team members, from our staff and trusted partner ministries, providing transformational care to children and young adults.

The Heart Behind Our Work

Uma Shankardas

The sense of pure joy and the fulfillment of knowing we play a direct part in Christ's purpose for these children, and to see that happen over time is the best reward. When an independent young man and woman still lovingly calls me Uncle Uma and the program their home, it is the best feeling in the world.

Uma Shankardas

India Liaison

Our Programs

Gan Sabra

Gan Sabra is a children’s home and community program in Aizawl, providing safety, stability, and compassionate care for children living with HIV. In a loving family environment, children receive consistent medical treatment, nutrition, education, and spiritual support as they heal from loss, trauma, and neglect. Beyond the home, Gan Sabra supports vulnerable families in the community—offering medical, educational and nutritional support, education on HIV care, and life-skills training. Together, this work restores dignity, builds hope, and creates space for children and families to grow strong and thrive.

House of Grace (Dar-Ul-Fazl)

House of Grace (Dar-Ul-Fazl) provides care and stability for children and young adults who are orphaned or vulnerable due to abuse, neglect, or extreme poverty. Through consistent loving support, children experience the security needed to rebuild trust and develop life skills for adulthood. Located on the same property in Manali, Rainbow School serves both House of Grace residents and children from the surrounding community, offering quality education from preschool through eighth grade and creating a shared environment where children can learn, belong, and thrive.

Why It Matters

12%

Undernourished

32.9%

Children Under Five with Chronic Malnutrition

stunted growth and low height and weight

70%

Can’t Read at Grade Level

Even when children attend, many aren’t learning. Nearly half of all teenagers drop out of school — in regions like Lake Atitlan, that number jumps to 61%.

1 in 5

Suffer Severe Malnutrition

With 3 million people lacking enough food, hunger makes it nearly impossible to learn, affecting concentration, attendance, and the ability to keep up.

Our Transformational Approach

In India, we partner with two local programs that walk alongside children, young adults, and families, focusing on education, physical wellbeing, social-emotional growth, and spiritual support. Our team meets children and families where they are—in their communities, honoring their stories, and building hope for their futures.

EDUCATION

PHYSICAL WELLBEING

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT