Public school, Gopalpur, Haridwar, India – 2025
We were especially inspired by the Gopalpur School, which stood out for its organized and holistic approach to education. The school features an impressive herbal garden, and much of its administration is managed by a dynamic, student-led “parliament.” Here are some photos from our visit:
Read MoreAnushruti Academy for the Deaf (AAD), 2025
We funded the annual payroll for two teachers at Anushruti Academy for the Deaf (AAD) in IIT Roorkee, India. This school is well-renowned in the area and is run by the prestigious IIT Roorkee administration within their campus as a social initiative partnership. https://betterlivingthroughgiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anushruti-Academy-for-the-Deaf.mp4
Read MoreDivine School, Roorkee, India – 2025
This school is our primary education grant beneficiary. We have continued to fund the annual payroll for eight teachers in 2025. The school has over 200 students enrolled in grades up to 12th (see some recent pictures below).
Read MoreHarmony in Relationships: Sibling Love
Sibling relationships are unique and valuable, but they can also be challenging. To promote, strengthen, and grow harmony in sibling relationships, it is important to practice empathy, communicate effectively, forgive, and make time for each other. By listening without judgment, speaking from the heart, letting go of grudges, and prioritizing time together, siblings can build […]
Read MoreSmile your way through life
Smiling is a simple but powerful tool that can improve our mood and the mood of those around us. It has been shown to reduce stress, boost our immune system, and improve relationships. Motivating yourself to smile your way through life means making a conscious effort to smile even in difficult situations. By doing so, […]
Read MoreHarmony In Relationships: Parents & Children
Parent-child relationships are among the most important and enduring relationships we have in our lives. It is important to practice effective communication, build trust, set boundaries, and show love and respect. Additionally, it is important to understand that parent-child relationships are dynamic and change over time, so it is essential to adapt to these changes […]
Read MoreMicro financing
Besides education related projects, we also have been funding micro-finance loans through Kiva, helping individuals attain self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Since our inception we have loaned over $35,000 towards micro-credit loans. We have given 694 loans (88% to women) in 56 countries so far. Here are further details on our public profilepage https://www.kiva.org/lender/bltg.
Read MoreCoaching classes – Tissang, Utter Pradesh, India
We continued to fund staff payroll for free coaching classes for impoverished kids at Tissang village in UP, India.
Read MoreDivine school Roorkee India
Divine school is our primary education grant beneficiary. We have continued to fund annual payroll for eight teachers there in 2022-23. The school now has 250 students enrolled in grades up to 12th.
Read MoreComputer Lab in a remote village
A new grant made this year was to help construct a computer lab at Government public school in Gopalpur village in Hardwar district, India.
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