A New Volunteer’s Perspective
By Emma Sykes Beginning my first visit to India to volunteer at Shikshan Gram, I touched down in Mumbai expecting to be overwhelmed by the number of people, the volume of noise, and the sheer scale of the vast and varied country I had read so much about. And certainly...Everybody is Shaolin Kung Fu fighting!
The Shaolin Masters have arrived in India. The Pune Mirror has covered the Shaolin Masters from China at Shikshan Gram. Their article which is worth reading can be found here. The Shaolin Masters are here to work with the 1000 children from all over India who have...Shaolin Summer Camp 2012
Call for Sponsors!! A wonderful summer camp is planned for May 11th to 17th – and right now we are urgently calling for sponsors to support underprivileged children to attend this opportunity. Please click on this link Shaolin Summer Camp to see all the...Sage Journey November 2011
Yesterday we waved Renee Lighton goodbye as she headed back to Capetown. It was very hard to stop the tears flowing as we had a last hug outside the departures gate of the Mumbai Airport. What a wonderful journey we had.. yes with only one participant but the value...Returning Home
The monsoon rains are still with us today.. the land around the new Shikshan Gram site is vibrantly green – and the crickets are screeching their legs together.. seemingly in joy for the steady beat of the huge rain drops. A couple of them came into my room the other...Help our Children have Healthy and Happy Lives
Update February 2023
Dear Sir /Mam,
I am Yogita Moon – from Shikshangram Shelter for Children. It is my life work to care for children who are in need. But I cannot do it alone! Your assistance is invaluable to us especially in these times of rising costs. Our need of the moment is support for our power bills. Can you help with a little or more? thank you.
