India
Values-based education free of cost through the Loka Seva Gurukulams
Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulams
In India, the Divine Will Foundation supports the Loka Seva Gurukulam System created with the inspiration of the noted philanthropist and social innovator, Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Founded by Sri Madiyala Narayan Bhat and expanded by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai.
The Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam runs a vast network of educational and healthcare institutions in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. This trust provides the highest quality value-based character and academic education (Apara Vidya) as well as the deepest spiritual education (Para Vidya) to children from the under-served rural areas.
This network of residential campuses offers schooling from elementary to university levels completely free of cost.
5,000+
Students
24
Campuses
38
Institutions
19
Districts
Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence
In June 2018, the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence was inaugurated. The school's emphasis educationally is on technology, sciences, and the liberal arts with new tracts just having been added in the fine arts (drama and music) and a degree and certificate program in Vedic Studies.
There is a particular focus on the student's development in character and values with profoundly powerful and individual attention being paid to each student's spiritual development. Also included are environmental studies as well as participation in a wide variety of sports and specific community service projects. All campuses are designed to be "green" with a focus on using solar energy, water conservation, tree planting and similar environmental initiatives.
Prashanthi Balamandira Trust (PBMT)
All educational programs are run through the Prashanthi Balamandira Trust. DWF proudly supports this group of institutions through collaborative efforts with PBMT, Each One Educate One and Each One Embrace One programs.
Each One Educate OneE1E1 Program
The Each One Educate One (E1E1) program enables individuals to sponsor the education of underprivileged students. Through this program, sponsors can directly support a child's complete education — from schooling through graduate studies — at the Loka Seva Gurukulams.
This includes tuition, boarding, food, clothing, books, and all other necessities, ensuring that no child is denied quality education due to financial constraints.
