By Mary Cairns   Menstrual hygiene has long been an issue in rural India as it is in many other regions of the world.  Misconceptions persist as well.  And options for sanitary products are often limited to rags, leaves and dirt. The teachers at Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) realized they had a problem on Read More

Health care for the students at Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) is just steps away from the school’s main building at the Prana Health Center. When children don’t feel well, they come to the Center to see the school nurse, Elsa Joseph or a doctor.   They may have tummy troubles, a head bump, or Read More

Dear Family and Friends, I have recently returned from my 9th trip to India and wanted to share our experience with you. I have attached “India Adventures 2017”, which includes photos. A group of village women have been making quality, handcrafted artisan soap since 2014. This provides them with income and our students with soap. Read More

Each time I return to rural India, I am quick to remember why I’ve continued to go back since 2010. This trip was my 9th, so trips to PPES are somewhat of a homecoming.  The progress that continues to occur at the school assures me that the efforts of all involved produce positive effects in Read More

As Christmas descends on us in just a few short days, I think about a world away in rural India, from where we returned in late November. I was most grateful to leave the election turmoil behind, and not be exposed to another sign or commercial, nor have access to the US news while there. Read More