This video features an interview with Mona Chopra, President of the Boston chapter of the Vidya Bharati Foundation, discussing the organization's mission and their upcoming gala event.

Overview of Vidya Bharati

• Mission: A non-governmental organization dedicated to providing quality, value-based K-12 education (referred to as sanskar) to children in India, particularly in low-income, rural, and tribal areas [01:08], [02:09].

• History & Scale: Founded in 1951 in Gorakhpur, UP, the foundation has grown to support approximately 12,000 formal and informal schools across India [02:49].

• Approach: They provide a "full plate" of education that supports students from K-12 through university, aiming to create productive, skilled, and community-minded citizens [02:26], [04:01].

How to Support

The organization is hosting their second annual Vidya Bharati Gala to raise funds and awareness [01:18]:

• Event Details: July 12th at the Burlington Marriott, starting at 6:00 p.m. Attendees can meet representatives from India and learn about the organization firsthand [01:18], [12:19].

• Contribution Options: * Adopt a child: Costs approximately $500/year (covers education, clothes, etc.) [05:50].

  • Adopt a school: A one-time contribution of $15,000–$25,000 allows for sponsoring a village school and the option to name it after family members [06:08].

• Volunteerism: The foundation operates with volunteers and is looking for help with event support, outreach, and marketing [07:47], [08:04].

For more information, you can reach out to Mona Chopra directly or visit the official Vidya Bharati Foundation website [08:34].

Video URL: https://youtu.be/zxFdvJjDFSA