Charity Projects
Funded by charitable donations; we run schools and welfare projects for underprivileged children in Goa. We aim to give vulnerable and unwanted children the hope of a new start; using education as a tool to break the cycle of illiteracy, poverty, ill health, and child labour, which exists amongst the slum children of the migrant workers who make their way to Goa in search of jobs, money and a better life. As well as education we also provide nutritional, medical care and contribute to the children's social wellbeing, working to build a child's confidence; allowing their natural character to develop, giving them the opportunity of living and working as part of a civilised society. Ultimately we aim to register children with the local state school, continuing with our support by providing a meal after school, their uniforms, books and other school equipment, as well as continuing with their medical and social welfare needs. Click here to read a description of life in a rural slum, written by one of our volunteers.
Leading Light
This is our main educational project. where children
are provided with their
first school uniform, we
teach Maths, English,
Science, Geography
and Crafts, to
comply with the
Indian curriculum.
Read more >>New Light
The first of our two "starter
schools" which children
will attend once they are
ready, these schools are
located near the slums, to
allow the children easy
access both within five
miles of each other.
Read more >>Inspiring Light
Run on the same
basis as New Light,
opening in
November 2011
this is our second
starter school
Read more >>Morning Light
We visit rural slums
providing open air
lessons to children and
parents. We also treat
minor ailments; provide
clothing and shoes;
supply fruit, milk and
eggs to suppliment
the children's diet.
Read more >>Liahona Light
Previously a children's home but in need of major restoration work, we plan to develop the site into residential school
Read more >>Feed A Child
Our latest project gets
us out feeding the
families living on the
street.
Read more >>
Visiting
Leading Light School
You are very welcome to come and visit us at the Leading Light school in Canca near Mapusa – find us on Google maps when you search for Educators' Trust Goa India or see the map opposite. Visiting hours are between 10am and 5pm, Monday to Thursday.Big Banana Beach Shack (Calangute/Baga)
Friday is our beach day and you can find us at the Big Banana Beach Shack near CSM hotel (Half way between Baga and Calangute), from 3pm to 5pm. If you are walking down the beaach then just look for the children in their bright orange tops.Anjuna Flea Market (Wednsedays)
Anjuna Flea Market is famous with travellers and we have a small stall where you can speak to staff or volunteers. Our stall is near the entrance of the market and we look forward to seeing you there.
