Friends of Padhar Schools

Many thanks to our sponsors and donors, we were able to send a wire transfer to India yesterday, to support 50 girls and young women for the new school year. In addition, we sent 50% of the tuition and fees for the three nursing students supported by the Jaime Kim Memorial Fund. They will begin their third year of the 3-year program at the College of Nursing at Mure Memorial Hospital in Nagpur.

WE DID IT! Thanks to our sponsors, we now sponsors for all 50 girls and young women for the upcoming school year! Because of you, these students will be able to attend school with all that is needed to achieve their dreams! Thanks so much!

GREAT NEWS! Thanks to our sponsors, we are 3 students away from our goal of supporting 50 girls and young women this year. Would you like to be a sponsor to provide a student with a years' education? $100 is all that it tajes! You can donate through this post or click on the website link: https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

We now have sponsors for 45 girls and young women! Only 5 more to go! Do you want to make a difference in the world? Just $100 will support a girl in school for the upcoming school year. You can donate through this post of through our website: https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

UPDATE: We have successfully found sponsors for 40 girls and young women! We still have 10 students to sponsor for the upcoming school year. You can become a sponsor through this post or by clicking on the link: https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

It only takes $100 to sponsor a student and change a life!

GREAT NEWS from our Student Sponsorship project! We are now able to support 38 girls and young women for the upcoming school year! Our goal is 50, so we have 12 more to sponsor. Would you like to sponsor a girl's education for the new school year? It only takes $100 to change a life for the better.
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4 years ago, the world lost a bright light in Jaime Kim. Jaime was a founding board member of the Friends of Padhar Schools and was very passionate our work together. We are so grateful for her passion, her encouragement and her unending joy!

The Jaime Kim Memorial Fund has supported 3 young women with full scholarships to Mure Memorial Nursing College in Nagpur, Madhya Pradesh: Ms. Angel Chauhan, Ms. Saloni Ingle, and Ms. Sonam Kasdekar. They have completed two years of a three-year Nursing School program. To honor Jaime and to assist these three deserving young women, you can help by donating through Facebook or by click on the following link: https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

Great news from our Student Sponsorship program! The Women in Faith group from Walnut United Methodist Church will be sponsoring seven students for the upcoming school year! Many thanks for your support!

STUDENT SPONSORSHIP UPDATE:
Many thanks to those who have renewed their sponsorships for the next school year. We are now able to fund 25 girls and young women for the year 2024-2025, and we are halfway to our goal! Do you want to make an impact on the lives of girls and young women in rural India? $100 provides school fees, uniforms, books and supplies and all that is necessary to provide a giirl the opportunity to thrive.

You may donate through this post or on our website:
https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

We are in the middle of our Student Sponsorship project and we currently have sponsors for 23 girls and young women for the upcoming school year. If you would like to sponsor a child's education, you may donate through Facebook or our website $100 to cover all school fees, materials and supplies and uniforms for a whole year! Many thanks to all who will be sponsors for the upcoming school year: Susan Pearson, Sue Pyun, Ishwar Garg, Pamela Sperry-Zwingman, Lee Carlile, Loreen Marshall, and those mentioned in the comments!

Today we begin our Student Sponsorship Program for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Our Student Sponsorship Program is the foundational program of Friends of Padhar Schools. We began in 2008 by supporting ten students and have grown each year to support over 50 girls and young women in 2023-2024.

Give the gift of education by sponsoring a student for $100 and this includes school fees and tuition, supplies and materials, books and uniforms, and all needed materials for deserving girls and young-women.

You may use the donate button or click on the website to sponsor a student and change the world!

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Today, Friends of Padhar Schools proudly joins the global community in honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world. On this special day, we are particularly inspired by the incredible women who are shaping the future of education and empowering communities in rural India.

From teachers who nurture young minds with compassion and dedication to the mothers who support their children's educational journey with unwavering love, women play a pivotal role in the success of our schools and the growth of our students.

As we reflect on the theme of this year's International Women's Day, , let us reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive and fulfill her potential.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the women who are making a difference in the lives of others, and we pledge to continue supporting their efforts towards a brighter and more equitable future for all.

YOU can show your support for women's education by donating to Friends of Padhar Schools. Your contributions enable us to provide quality education and empower more girls and women in rural India. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/3VOZOFs

Happy International Women's Day!

In 2022, three young women from Bahiram, Maharashtra received full scholarships to attend Mure Memorial Nursing College through the Jaime Kim Memorial Fund. With the help of donors, Friends of Padhar Schools has provided tuition and fees, room and board to three young women: Ms. Angel Chauhan, Ms. Saloni Ingle, and Ms. Sonam Kasdekar. Angel, Saloni and Sonam are finishing their second year of Nursing School and just received their results from their first Board exams - all three did very well and passed with high marks. They have another full year of school to finish and several more Board exams but they are on their way! Many thanks to all who support the Jaime Kim Memorial Fund.

During the holiday season, as we reflect on the good in this world, we think of partners and friends like you. This year, thanks to your donations and support, we were able to send $29,530 to help fund scholarships for 54 girls and young women; desks and benches for student use; books and writing supplies; tuition and fees for 3 young women in Nursing School; sewing machines for those graduating from the tailoring program; salary help for teachers; and warm clothes for orphaned children for the winter.

We appreciate you, and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you happiness and success.

Give the Gift of Education!
This holiday season, consider giving an Alternative Christmas gift. A school uniform, some books and writing supplies, a computer: these gifts will provide opportunity for a student and honor someone special in your life.
Give a school uniform to a child for $15
Give school supplies for one student for $20
Give one share of a school bus for $25
Give to the Teachers' Support Fund for $50
Give one computer for student use for $75
Give a donation to support one student for the year for $100
Then download a card to share with those you've honored with this gift.
https://www.friendsofpadharschools.org/fopsshop

Give the Gift of Education!
As we begin this holiday season, consider and Alternative Christmas gift. A school uniform, some books and writing supplies, a computer: these gifts will provide opportunity for a student and honor someone special in your life.
Give a school uniform to a child for $15
Give school supplies for one student for $20
Give one share of a school bus for $25
Give to the Teachers' Support Fund for $50
Give one computer for student use for $75
Give a donation to support one student for the year for $100
Then download a card to share with those you've honored with this gift.
Check out our Holiday Shop at the link below:

FOPS SHOP — Friends of Padhar Schools

It is really wonderful how our community comes together to support children in rural India! Our campaign has now reached $3509.00! Many thanks to all who've donated, hosted fundraisers and shared posts! Some fundraisers will be ending soon, but there is still time to donate.

Many thanks to you who've donated, hosted fundraisers, and shared posts for Day one of our campaign. With 9 fundraisers on Facebook and one from our website we have raised $2559.79! Today is day 2, with a special birthday fundraiser to Stephanie Blay, a member of our Board of Directors and a special birthday campaign for the Jaime Kim Memorial Fund.

Help us help those in need.

Tomorrow is !

Why should you participate? Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to begin your end-of-the-year giving. Many non-profit and charitable organizations depend on year-end giving to fulfill their annual goals. It is a chance to share your support for the good work these organizations are doing throughout the world. By donating, sharing and supporting these efforts, you join in a global movement to do GOOD in our world.

Help us provide educational opportunities to deserving children in rural India. Donate here: https://friends-of-padhar-schools-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/15490-friends-of-padhar-schools-projects

Two more days until ! Our Giving Tuesday campaign called "Why I Care" asks our followers to share why you donate to your favorite charities. Why do you care enough to give of yourself, your gifts and talents, and your financial gifts? Why do you care about children in India? Why do you care?

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Our Giving Tuesday campaign called "Why I Care" asks our followers to share why you donate to your favorite charities. Why do you care enough to give of yourself, your gifts and talents, and your financial gifts? Why do you care about children in India? Why do you care?

Our Director, Krista S Givens wrote this:
"I know how important education has been to me - from the preschool at Claremont United Methodist Church in California, through Vista del Valle Primary School, to El Roble Junior High and Claremont High School.... I want to give those experiences and opportunities to children who need a little help. I cannot change the whole world, but I can do this."

Help us help them.

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Our Giving Tuesday campaign called "Why I Care" asks our followers to share why you donate to your favorite charities. Why do you care enough to give of yourself, your gifts and talents, and your financial gifts? Why do you care about children in India? Why do you care?

Carol Coy and Linda Wilford have been sponsoring students with scholarships for many years and this is why Carol cares:

"Linda and I donated to sponsor a student because education helps empower girls to live their best lives."

Help us provide girls with an opportunity to succeed.

is in 5 days! Our Giving Tuesday campaign called "Why I Care" asks our followers to share why you donate to your favorite charities. Why do you care enough to give of yourself, your gifts and talents, and your financial gifts? Why do you care about children in India? Why do you care? campaign called asking our followers to share why you donate to your favorite charities. Why do you care enough to give of yourself, your gifts and talents, and your financial gifts? Why do you care about children in India? Why do you care?

Luther Matsen, who has been a faithful supporter for many years shared this:

"What has interested me is helping the blind. One of the schools focuses on getting education for the blind. One is able to support a student through a school year by offering a scholarship."

Why do you care?