Community
We are a community hub that creates opportunities for our students and their families to lead change within their communities.
That means:
- Our school employs parents from the local community
- We invest in essential infrastructure that supports increased quality of life
- We host educational community workshops
- We work with a well-trusted social worker to support parents and children
- We develop partnerships that offer diverse programs and networking
In India
Less than half of households have access to safe drinking water.
60% of the population subsists on just $3 a day.
Although the Clean India campaign improved national access to toilets, open defecation remains prevalent in rural areas, particularly those with limited water access.
In Chettipalayam, limited green space has contributed to drought and poor vegetation.
At GPS
100% of households have access to safe drinking water.
Family incomes have increased to an average of $7.31 a day. Since 2009, fathers’ incomes have increased 109% and mothers’ incomes have increased by 940%.
54% of our community has indoor plumbing, and we are set to achieve 100% by 2022.
The community planted a 1,000-tree Miyawaki forest and vegetable garden that has diversified the habitat significantly.
