Alwar District, India
The Nirvanavan Foundation is a grassroots organization working in the remote areas of Alwar district of Rajasthan on educational, ecological and social issues. The foundation serves the children of the 'Nat and Kanjar' community who are otherwise forced into prostitution. It now runs eight primary schools in the villages at highest risk and has plans to open two more, to firmly establish ten centers of learning.
The children of Nat and Kanjar are as eager to learn as any other children in the world. The foundation seeks to provide them with basic education so that they are able to find alternative livelihood opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives.
Champion: Halim Ina - Cleveland, OH
Website: http://www.nirvanavan.org.uk
