Incredible Opportunity To Provide A School For The Children
The children in the Kolluru Orphanage are enjoying their new home in the orphanage that was built in tandem with funding provided through Provision Ministries International; however, they continue to attend a local Hindu school where they are taught the tenets of Hinduism, bringing confusion to the kids who are learning about Christianity at the orphanage. In addition, being Dalits, the lowest caste in India, these children are cast aside in the public schools. This is discrimination against poor, low-caste children that is very real today, and though the caste system has been outlawed, discrimination continues.
Pastor Prakash (of Good Samaritan Mission) when he was a child, was a Dalit, and attending school was a traumatic experience in his life. While the other children had nice uniforms, he wore old, used, and tattered uniforms and he sat at the back of the class. He wasn’t called on or included in the learning process. He was allowed to listen, but was required to sit, be quiet, and to be invisible. We all know how mean children can be to other children, especially when it is accepted behavior. The years of cruelty and being told he was less than human affected Prakash as an adult. When he became a parent, he vowed to send his children to a private school where his children would be accepted, be encouraged, and receive a good education. A place where they would learn and grow.
It has been said that the only way a Dalit can move up from their caste is through education. But if they aren’t allowed to participate in the educational process, what hope do they have? What do years of this treatment do to one’s self-worth? Our PMI board has wrestled with this need for several months and it recently (as of September 2023) approved our next project – to provide the orphanage with funds to acquire its own school to teach not only their children but, eventually, other children in the community who are poor and discriminated against. The goal is to provide these children a place to be nurtured, encouraged, taught about the love of Jesus Christ, and receive a quality education that allows them to break out of poverty – a place where kids can dream of having a job, a life, and perhaps a career!
School Near The Kolluru Orphanage
We are actively seeking a local school facility available for purchase. Securing such a property would allow us to renovate and customize it to meet the unique needs of our children. Our ideal scenario is to raise sufficient funds to acquire land near the orphanage and construct a purpose-built school from the ground up.
Our vision reaches beyond educating the children in our care – we are committed to serving other children from the Dalit community as well. Our mission is to provide a transformative education that encompasses core academics – reading, writing, and arithmetic – alongside vocational training and leadership development.
School Near The Kolluru Orphanage
We believe that these often overlooked and marginalized children possess incredible potential. With the right support and opportunities, they can grow to become doctors, police officers, firefighters, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. By empowering them, we can help spark a ripple effect of hope and positive change throughout their communities.
This investment holds the promise of lasting impact – transforming lives and uplifting entire communities for generations to come.
PMI is now raising funds to either purchase an existing school, or to purchase property and build a new school. We are thankful for your help in building the orphanage and now we invite you to join us in this educational endeavor.
Share the News… Please consider sharing this news with those who have a heart for the education of children in developing nations. Thank you in advance for your help with this. To join our PMI Great Treasures (Email Updates), simply subscribe here. We send just a few updates per year and the prerogative to opt out is always available.
Sharon’s Legacy Fund… In memory and honor of Sharon Rogers, Dave Rogers’ mother, whose prayers and encouragement had substantial influence on the impact and direction of Provision Ministries International through the years; you have the option of designating your donation toward school funding by selecting the Sharon’s Legacy Fund option in the list of donation designations. We thank you for your generosity!
Last Updated: October 8, 2025 by PMI
Kolluru Orphanage School Facility Funding
Incredible Opportunity To Provide A School For The Children
The children in the Kolluru Orphanage are enjoying their new home in the orphanage that was built in tandem with funding provided through Provision Ministries International; however, they continue to attend a local Hindu school where they are taught the tenets of Hinduism, bringing confusion to the kids who are learning about Christianity at the orphanage. In addition, being Dalits, the lowest caste in India, these children are cast aside in the public schools. This is discrimination against poor, low-caste children that is very real today, and though the caste system has been outlawed, discrimination continues.
Pastor Prakash (of Good Samaritan Mission) when he was a child, was a Dalit, and attending school was a traumatic experience in his life. While the other children had nice uniforms, he wore old, used, and tattered uniforms and he sat at the back of the class. He wasn’t called on or included in the learning process. He was allowed to listen, but was required to sit, be quiet, and to be invisible. We all know how mean children can be to other children, especially when it is accepted behavior. The years of cruelty and being told he was less than human affected Prakash as an adult. When he became a parent, he vowed to send his children to a private school where his children would be accepted, be encouraged, and receive a good education. A place where they would learn and grow.
It has been said that the only way a Dalit can move up from their caste is through education. But if they aren’t allowed to participate in the educational process, what hope do they have? What do years of this treatment do to one’s self-worth? Our PMI board has wrestled with this need for several months and it recently (as of September 2023) approved our next project – to provide the orphanage with funds to acquire its own school to teach not only their children but, eventually, other children in the community who are poor and discriminated against. The goal is to provide these children a place to be nurtured, encouraged, taught about the love of Jesus Christ, and receive a quality education that allows them to break out of poverty – a place where kids can dream of having a job, a life, and perhaps a career!
We are actively seeking a local school facility available for purchase. Securing such a property would allow us to renovate and customize it to meet the unique needs of our children. Our ideal scenario is to raise sufficient funds to acquire land near the orphanage and construct a purpose-built school from the ground up.
Our vision reaches beyond educating the children in our care – we are committed to serving other children from the Dalit community as well. Our mission is to provide a transformative education that encompasses core academics – reading, writing, and arithmetic – alongside vocational training and leadership development.
We believe that these often overlooked and marginalized children possess incredible potential. With the right support and opportunities, they can grow to become doctors, police officers, firefighters, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. By empowering them, we can help spark a ripple effect of hope and positive change throughout their communities.
This investment holds the promise of lasting impact – transforming lives and uplifting entire communities for generations to come.
PMI is now raising funds to either purchase an existing school, or to purchase property and build a new school. We are thankful for your help in building the orphanage and now we invite you to join us in this educational endeavor.
Share the News…
Please consider sharing this news with those who have a heart for the education of children in developing nations. Thank you in advance for your help with this. To join our PMI Great Treasures (Email Updates), simply subscribe here. We send just a few updates per year and the prerogative to opt out is always available.
Sharon’s Legacy Fund…
In memory and honor of Sharon Rogers, Dave Rogers’ mother, whose prayers and encouragement had substantial influence on the impact and direction of Provision Ministries International through the years; you have the option of designating your donation toward school funding by selecting the Sharon’s Legacy Fund option in the list of donation designations. We thank you for your generosity!
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