Our Model
Our nonprofit operates on a global support and local impact model. We are based in New Jersey, where we focus on raising funds through community-driven fundraisers, events, and service initiatives. These funds are then carefully allocated to trusted partner NGOs in India, ensuring that every dollar raised directly supports grassroots projects and local needs.
Vidya Project by the Numbers
$3000
Dollars raised through fundraising events, GoFundMe and targeted donor outreach
250+
Fiction, nonfiction, and workbooks collected from schools and community groups
50+
Donors, partners and contributors dedicated to the cause and our work
INITIATIVES
ON THE GROUND
In order to better understand and connect with our cause, Vrinda volunteered at an education center for underprivileged children in India called Nai Disha over the summer. Working as a teacher and support for the nonprofit, she worked directly with the very children the Vidya Project aims to support. She built meaningful relationships with many wonderful people, both students and fellow volunteers, and hopes to return soon!​
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8/24
FARMERS MARKET STALL
We had an amazing time connecting with the community at the local Farmers Market! Our team raised awareness about our mission, and inspired many to get involved. We shared flyers, gave short presentations, encouraged visitors to follow our Instagram, and collected contact info from potential donors. We had the pleasure of meeting other nonprofit leaders with important causes​, and exploring the vibrant market as well.
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10/19/24​​
BOOK DRIVE
We're collecting books in the West Windsor, New Jersey area! With support from local homes, schools, and community groups, we collected over 250 books, ranging from fiction and nonfiction to activity and workbooks, for readers of all ages. Throughout the drive, we've enjoyed connecting with new people, sorting through all the books, and preparing them for shipment to our partners in India. ​
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9/24 - Ongoing
PARTNERS
NAI DISHA
Nai Disha Educational and Cultural Society is a Delhi based-non‑profit dedicated to “Educating. Mentoring. Empowering.” Through community-driven programs in quality education, vocational skills training for youth, and women’s empowerment initiatives, Nai Disha opens doors to opportunity for children, young adults, and women from migratory families in economically disadvantaged communities. By providing equal access to learning and mentorship it seeks to build self‑reliant individuals who can transform their own lives and contribute meaningfully to society.​
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SRIJAN EK SOCH
Srijan Ek Soch, a Uttar Pradesh–based non‑governmental organization, delivers quality education to underprivileged children in remote villages and small towns where access to higher learning remains out of reach. By combining a specially designed curriculum with unique academic modules, Srijan not only guides students toward higher education but also empowers them, and their families, to achieve economic self‑reliance. The organization fosters sustainable governance in education, skills development, and healthcare, helping communities reach their potential and become self‑reliant. ​
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BACHPAN SHAALA
​Bachpan Shaala is a Delhi‑based grassroots non‑profit dedicated to providing education and holistic development opportunities to underprivileged children. Through community‑driven programs in academic support, extracurricular activities, and life skills workshops, Bachpan Shaala fosters creativity, confidence, and social skills. They offer a safe and nurturing space where children feel valued and supported, and seeks to empower those from disadvantaged backgrounds with access to quality education, real‑world readiness, and the tools to build brighter futures
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