Why india
We focus our work where it is needed the most.
Today, India is home to 1 out of 4 of the world’s poorest people. Our thorough knowledge of the Indian people and their culture – through our founder, Bala Theresa- gives us great insight to help, support and guide them out of poverty.
india =
176 million
million people living in extreme poverty (that is 1,90$ a day or less)
280 million
under the age of five die each day from diarrhea due to unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation and poor hygiene
298 million
people above 15 years old are illiterate, of which 64% are female
190 million
people go hungry every day
163 million
people do not have access to clean drinking water
46 million
widows – India is home to the highest number of widows in the world