A gift of education is the most precious gift you can give a child. In these remote villages, good schools are rare. Your contributions ensure these children get an opportunity to acquire a sound education.
Under the Vidya-Daan campaign, donors make a sustained contribution, sponsoring children generally over 3 years and will see their lives bloom. Alternatively, one-time contributions are also welcome. All donations qualify for exemption under the Income Tax Act 80-G.
Getting Involved
- As a Donor
By Sponsoring Students -
Through Vidya-Daan
You can consider gifting a good education to some children by sponsoring them. For 15 years, the school has run through financial support from wellwishers, as students pay a very nominal fee. (All donations qualify for exemption under Income Tax Act 80-G)
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250+
Happy Alumni
80+
Individual Donors
8 : 1
Student : Teacher Ratio
60 : 40
M : F Gender Ratio
We welcome volunteers to help us in our mission. There are some definite shortcomings of rural education. Every effort to overcome those shortcomings - by way of regular or occasional interventions, through volunteering programs is welcome - and is also a great learning experience for the volunteers!
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Empower Us
by Spending Time with the Children
As A Volunteer at Happy By Nature School
By Sponsoring School Improvement Projects
You can directly impact the lives of children by sponsoring one or more of these projects partly or fully. You can sponsor books & notebooks for the year, donate photocopier machine and a generator set, or 10-Seater Mini-Van or assist us with any of the projects listed here:
Help Us Employ
a Head Master (for 3 years)
AMOUNT
INR 3.60 Lakh X 3 years
DEADLINE
Sooner the Better
Happy By Nature School has been a part of our community for 15 years, but now we are embarking on a complete overhaul. Our goal is to adopt a holistic development framework that addresses the physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual needs of our students. Cultural awareness, patriotism, and a universal outlook are equally important. However, this transformation is a challenging task, especially for a rural school with limited resources. Currently, we rely on local youth as teachers who lack the experience to drive this change. Therefore, we urgently need a Head Master for the transition period. Financially, we are unable to afford a Head Master, but we are open to someone relocating to Dunda. Join us in making a positive impact on education despite the obstacles we face.
a) Complete commitment to transforming the lives of children in a remote school
b) Adapt at improvising and innovating – without seeing limited resources as a perpetual hindrance
c) Willing to sacrifice some personal comforts for the sake of improving the educational standards
d) Proficient in creating detailed academic plans and enforcing them for Class Play to 8th
e) Instituting systems and processes to deliver upon and monitor the academic plans regularly
f) Capable of setting a personal example – to inspire the teachers
g) Rooted in the Indian culture and ready to lead a simple, minimalistic, spiritual way of life in the Himalayas
Donate
a 10-Seater Mini-Van to Happy By Nature School
AMOUNT
INR 9.00 Lakh (One Time)
DEADLINE
Sooner the Better
Students from nearby villages face significant challenges in reaching our school, often having to walk 1-1.5 kilometres on foot. The lack of proper roads and remote locations make commuting difficult. Many villages lack any mode of transport, restricting children's access to education. Harsh weather conditions and parents' work commitments add further complexities. Currently, we rely on hired transport, which is both expensive and unreliable. To overcome these obstacles, we aim to establish a safe and personalized transport system, ensuring a secure commute for students, even in adverse weather conditions. Help us bridge this gap and provide a brighter future for these deserving students.
a) Acquisition of a 10-seater mini-van for the school's transportation needs
b) Targeting children from nearby villages within a 3-5 kilometre radius
c) Directly benefiting approximately 20-25 children who would otherwise struggle to access education
d) Enabling educational trips, local visits, hikes, and picnics for enhanced learning experiences
e) Offering children the opportunity to explore beyond their immediate villages
f) Enhancing educational opportunities and creating lasting memories for all students involved
Sponsor
the Summer School
AMOUNT
INR 1.00 Lakh
DEADLINE
31 Oct 23
The school has invited volunteers for an upcoming summer program. Three volunteers in the 17-21 age group have enrolled and will conduct a 12-day summer school. The program aims to develop knowledge, practical skills, and a love for reading and self-expression through music or performances.
a) Equipment for the Science lab to conduct a set of selected experiments
b) Musical instruments – keyboard and percussion
c)Reading material, selected story books that will be part of the workshop
d) Cost of 1-day picnic to a selected spot
e) Tee-shirts for participants, volunteers, and teachers (35 Nos)
f) Mid-day meal for 35 people for 12 days
g) Travel cost from Dehradun to Uttarkashi and back
Donate Office Automation and Power Equipment to Happy By Nature School
AMOUNT
INR 3.00 Lakh (One Time)
DEADLINE
31 Dec 23
Located in a remote corner of India amidst the middle Himalayas, Happy By Nature School faces infrastructure challenges. The nearest town is a gruelling 6-hour drive away, and the school experiences an erratic electricity supply, disrupting classes. Obtaining photocopies is time-consuming, and printer cartridge delivery can take up to a week. Robust office and power infrastructure are urgently needed for uninterrupted school operations.
a) Acquisition of a 5 KVA generator set to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for critical loads.
b) Upgrading the existing 1 KVA UPS to a 3 KVA UPS to accommodate the increased load.
c) Investing in a heavy-duty photocopier machine to make the school self-sufficient for routine tasks.
d) Eliminating the need to rely on external sources for photocopying assignments, study material, and question papers.
e) Establishing dedicated desktop or laptop computers for academic and administrative work.
Donate Books & Notebooks for Three Years to Happy By Nature School
AMOUNT
INR 1.00 Lakh X 3 Years
DEADLINE
Sooner the better
Over the last 1 year, many improvements have been made in the academic curriculum of the school and our endeavor is to ensure no child is left behind. However, not all children are able to afford the prescribed books or buy sufficient notebooks. The children also do not have School Diaries (to keep track of the calendar or homework, assignments and teacher’s feedback). The staff cannot maintain the Yearly / Weekly plans as mandated by the Boards – because we cannot afford the cost of stationery and printed material.
a) Books: We will introduce books by other publishers alongside NCERT books for a more holistic approach to teaching certain subjects like English and Mathematics. These books may cost more but will be provided by the school to ensure access for all students.
b) Notebooks: We aim to provide dedicated notebooks for each subject to avoid compromising learning due to shared notebooks.
c) Printed registers: Due to financial constraints, necessary printed documents like the school student's diary, teacher's diary, and yearly/weekly plans are currently unavailable. However, the school continues to operate without them.
Donate to Create (03) Smart Classes Happy By Nature School
AMOUNT
INR 3.50 Lakh (One Time)
DEADLINE
Sooner the Better
In August 2022, Happy By Nature School introduced broadband to Bhakra village near Dunda, Uttarkashi, enabling virtual teaching and online resources. Teachers from different locations regularly conduct classes, resulting in over 2500 manhours of online teaching from August 2022 to March 2023. This integrated approach, involving six teachers and 360 periods, has been successful. Additionally, teachers utilize online resources like YouTube videos to supplement textbooks, bringing academic rigor to the school through a hybrid teaching model.
The school currently has 3 virtual classrooms created using large screen displays and laptops / desktops. The above infrastructure takes care the Middle School students and is used for the teaching of Mathematics, English and Science.
The Pre-primary and the Primary classes still do not have the audio-visual infrastructure. We intend to enable the remaining classes also with the necessary infrastructure soon.
The current school runs out of an old rented building and is short of space. We plan to commence construction of a new building on land owned by GVET shorty.
Land acquisition has been completed. Layout and design by architect as per CBSE guidelines and in process. We plan to construct 7500 sq ft planned in Ph 1, funded through grants, equity & bank loan.
We are happy to dedicate classrooms (costing between 6-8 Lakhs) or larger blocks (costing 10 Lakhs and upwards) to sponsors who wish to contribute. Rest assured these will reverberate with happy children for many years to come.
By Helping Build the New School
Teach at least 3 periods per week to the chosen class and subject. All teaching will be in consultation with the local teacher present in the school and will require a commitment of approx. 120 periods per academic year, to make an impact on the learning of the children. No remuneration is involved - happiness abounds, however...
Empower Us
by Teaching the Children
As An Online Teacher
We encourage young, energetic souls to sign up and help our cause. As a Champion of GVET, you will help us with fundraising initiatives. We expect you to communicate our story to the world...to friends/family and institutions who can help us keep the school viable.
Empower Us
by Raising funds for the School
As A Champion of GVET
Empower Us
by Sponsoring Students
You can consider gifting a good education to some children by sponsoring them. For 15 years, the school has run through financial support from wellwishers, as students pay a very nominal fee. (All donations qualify for exemption under Income Tax Act 80-G)
Empower Us
by Teaching the Children
As an Online Teacher
Teach at least 3 periods per week to the chosen class and subject. All teaching will be in consultation with the local teacher present in the school and will require a commitment of approx. 120 periods per academic year, to make an impact on the learning of the children. No remuneration is involved - happiness abounds, however...
Empower Us
by Raising Funds for the School
As a Champion of GVET
We encourage young, energetic souls to sign up and help our cause. As a Champion of GVET, you will help us with fundraising initiatives. We expect you to communicate our story to the world...to friends/family and institutions who can help us keep the school viable.
Empower Us
by Spending Time with the Children
As A Volunteer at Happy By Nature School
We welcome volunteers to help us in our mission. There are some definite shortcomings of rural education. Every effort to overcome those shortcomings - by way of regular or occasional interventions, through volunteering programs is welcome - and is also a great learning experience for the volunteers!
Empower Us
by Teaching the Children
As an Online Teacher
Teach at least 3 periods per week to the chosen class and subject. All teaching will be in consultation with the local teacher present in the school and will require a commitment of approx. 120 periods per academic year, to make an impact on the learning of the children. No remuneration is involved - happiness abounds, however...
Empower Us
by Raising Funds for The School
As a Champion of GVET
We encourage young, energetic souls to sign up and help our cause. As a Champion of GVET, you will help us with fundraising initiatives. We expect you to communicate our story to the world...to friends/family and institutions who can help us keep the school viable.
DONATE TODAY
Help Us Employ a Headmaster (for 3 years)
Amount: INR 3.60 Lakh X 3 years
Deadline: Sooner the Better
Description: Our current budget does not allow a full-time Head Master, but the school urgently needs one to maintain the academic rigor and focus.
Help Us Procure a School Bus
Amount: INR 5.0 Lakhs (One Time)
Deadline: Sooner the Better
Description: Access to school is one of the biggest problems in the hills. A bus is being financed, but the monthly burden needs to be reduced through a one-time grant.
Help Students with Books & Notebooks for One Academic Year
Amount: 1.25 Lakhs (One time)
Deadline: Feb 2025
Description: We use well-researched high-quality books in the curriculum. Some of these publications are expensive and we generally subsidize them through this grant.