IMPACT
Impact of Educational Activity Centres
The Foundation’s Educational Activity Centres provide essential support to approximately 702 children(371 Girls & 331 Boys). Each child receives comprehensive educational materials, including notebooks, school uniforms, school bags, white shoes, sports attire, sweaters, raincoats, and hygiene kits. Beyond educational resources, children are benefited from daily nutritional supplements and consistent healthcare support.
These provisions have created a strong incentive for parents to send their children to the centres regularly, ensuring consistent attendance. Likewise, the availability of these resources has motivated children to engage actively in their education, fostering both enthusiasm for learning and improved overall well-being.
IMPACT STORIES
Restoring Hope Through Inclusive Healthcare :
The Story of Santosh Nayak
Santosh Nayak, a Class 6 student from Sulukunte village, lived in partial silence since age two due to hearing loss in his left ear. Despite his family’s efforts and spending Rs.40,000 on treatments, nothing changed. In 2022, Santosh joined Debora Foundation India’s Educational Activity Centre, where his condition was recognized and understood. During the 2023–24 health camp, doctors from Bangalore Baptist Hospital recommended surgery. With counselling and support, his parents agreed. On May 29, 2025, Santosh underwent surgery, made possible at a reduced cost of Rs.25,000. By June, he could hear clearly for the first time in years. His confidence soared, and his classroom came alive with laughter and curiosity. Santosh’s journey reflects the power of compassion and community—transforming silence into sound, and isolation into belonging.
From Hardship to Hope
Shashanth, Neralaghatta EAC
Abandoned just six months into marriage, 32-year-old Varalakshmi returned to her village to raise her 8year old son, Shashanth, alonejuggling daily wage work and caring for her aging father. With earnings of barely Rs.200–Rs.250, even a stitched school uniform was out of reach. Debora Foundation India’s EAC in Neralaghatta stepped in, providing Shashanth with essential school supplies and daily nutritious meals. These simple interventions restored dignity, health, and hope; transforming a child’s classroom experience and a mother’s silent struggle into a story of resilience and renewal.
Nandini Bai Empowered Through Basic Computer Training
Hosahalli Thanda EAC
Nandini Bai K, a 7th standard student from Dinne Thanda near Hosahalli Post, has shown remarkable growth through Debora Foundation India’s Educational Activity Centre. Despite her family’s modest income, her father a tractor driver, her mother running a small shop; Nandini remained committed to learning.
In May, she completed the Foundation’s free Basic Computer Training Course at the Skill Training Centre in Doddaballapur, gaining essential digital skills typically priced at Rs.5000–Rs.6000 elsewhere. This training boosted her confidence and sparked new aspirations. With additional language support in Hindi, Nandini and her peers are now bridging gaps in local education. Her story highlights how targeted interventions in digital literacy and academic support can empower rural students to dream bigger and achieve more.
Overcoming hardship through Skill-Based Empowerment:
After her marriage ended, Salma Taj faced financial instability, emotional distress, and the challenge of raising two young sons alone in Doddaballapur. With limited education and no employable skills, she struggled to find work and relied on her aging parents for support. In February 2025, Salma enrolled in Debora Foundation India’s free three-month beautician course. Despite childcare challenges, she showed remarkable resilience—mastering threading, facials, hairstyling, and bridal makeup, and mentoring fellow trainees. With post-training support, she launched her own beauty parlour on June 2, 2025. Her first assignment earned ₹20,000, marking a turning point toward financial independence and renewed confidence. Salma’s journey reflects the transformative impact of skill-based training and ongoing mentorship. As she says, “Before, I only dreamt of survival. Now I dream of success.” Her story continues to inspire other women to pursue self-reliance and dignity.”
Weaving Livelihoods: How Skill Training Transformed Sumalatha’s Life
Sumalatha V, a 25-year-old from Shravanur village near Doddaballapur, faced limited income and mobility due to poor transport and scarce job opportunities. Her family relied solely on her husband’s irregular agricultural wages of ₹300 per day—barely enough to meet basic needs. In 2025, she enrolled in Debora Foundation India’s Tailoring Training Program, later advancing to Kuchi and hand embroidery. With these skills, she launched a home-based tailoring business, earning an additional ₹450 daily and nearly doubling the family’s income. Beyond financial stability, Sumalatha gained confidence, respect, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her journey reflects how targeted skill development empowers rural women and strengthens families through sustainable livelihoods.
Weaving Dignity Through Skill:
Sunitha’s Story
At 33, Sunitha from Kumbarpete, Doddaballapur, became the sole caregiver to her three daughters after her husband’s passing. With no steady income, she worked as a housemaid, prioritizing her children’s education despite emotional and financial hardship. In 2025, she enrolled in Debora Foundation India’s six-month tailoring program. Through consistent effort and determination, she mastered the craft and launched a home-based tailoring business, earning ₹400 daily. This income now sustains her household and secures her daughters’ schooling. Sunitha’s journey from survival to self-reliance reflects the transformative power of skill-based training. Today, she stands as a provider and role model—proof that opportunity, when paired with resilience, can restore dignity and inspire change.
Nurturing Expertise
TRAIN THE TRAINER AND MORE
Having a well-trained staff that is aligned with the needs of the community is always a key asset to the success of social work. At Debora Foundation India, emphasis is placed on maintaining a well-informed team that undergoes continuous training.
Upcoming initiatives include:
Provide training for caregivers and education providers.
Enhance the care, education, and skill development of children and youth with adequate facilities and appropriate resources.
Provide assistance to young people in launching a sustainable livelihood.
Provide assistance to orphans and semi-orphans in both family and home settings
