Countries

India

"Education is the basic tool for the development of consciousness and the reconstitution of society." - Mahatma Gandhi

One third the size of the United States, India is home to over one billion people. The diversity and complexity of this country provide incredible challenges to its leaders.

India is primarily an agricultural economy, with half of the country under cultivation, but also has growing economies in textiles, tourism, and high technology. Despite recent economic growth, India still faces an incredible lack of basic resources for many of its people.  The government has not adequately addressed areas of sanitation, health care, education, and housing for all citizens.  The challenges to developing a sustainable social infrastructure are vast.

In addition, according to UNESCO, 35% of the world's illiterate people live in India.  Although schooling is free and compulsory from 6-14 years of age, facilities are often inadequate. Approximately 40% of students, mostly girls, drop out by secondary school.  Without a dramatic shift in addressing this situation, it is estimated that by the year 2020 over 50% of the illiterate population will live in India.

Tripura's Role

This is where Tripura Foundation comes in. Our programs seek to educate children, end hunger, and empower women & girls, ending the cycle of extreme poverty faced by over 350 million people in India.