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Thanks to all who contributed and joined our Gala on November 9th. It was a huge success! Here's a recap, and you can also watch the video presentation from this year. If you were unable to join, you can still make a donation here.

Vision
Our vision is inspired by the true “saint of the poor,” Mother Teresa, who said, “We cannot do great things, only small things with great love.” TIG hopes to improve the lives of as many individuals and families as our finances will permit.

TIG is a 501(c)3 Organization. Our tax ID is 45-5361590.

Education

TIG is currently offering full scholarships to children in five communities: Delhi, Khajuraho, Nowgong, Pathankot and Varanasi. We support children in nursery school through college. The parents of the children, in consultation with TIG, make the final decision as to which English or dual language (English and Hindi) private school they will attend. We choose private schools because they offer the best education and English or dual language schools because it’s important for the children's future success that they speak English. On average a child can be educated—tuition, books, uniforms, transportation, and tutoring if it is needed—for approximately $750 per year.

If you would like to support a child for a year, please contact us at [email protected] or make a donation here.

We are committed to seeing the children in the families we support through twelfth grade. We are hoping through donations and scholarships to help those who would like to go to college.

Health Care

TIG’s mission is to work with our families in the areas of education and basic health care. Although medical costs are usually difficult to budget for, we work to make sure the children receive their full childhood immunizations. We have encouraged and funded COVID vaccinations for all of our families. In addition, we have been able to provide support and funding for specific medical issues, e.g. reconstructive surgeries for cleft palate and burn victims and specialized vision treatments.

Where We Work

Delhi

Delhi, in northern India, is the country's capital. With a population of 20.5 million, it is a sprawling, sweltering city encompassing all India's diversity. As is often or always the case, the urban environment is particularly hard on the poor and there are many of them in Delhi.

Khajuraho

Khajuraho is located in central India. The 2001 census gives the population as 20,000. It is quite rural and the caste system is alive and well. Its main “industries” are tourism and farming. The tourists come to see the over one thousand year-old erotic temples carved under the Chandela rulers.

Nowgong

Nowgong is located in central India with a population of approximately 55,000 people. It is a suburb of the major city Chhatarpur. It was a major military town during the British occupation, and continues as a military town today.

Pathankot

Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, Pathankot is in the Indian state of Punjab, which is the home of the Sikh religion, with its Golden Temple in Amristar. Pathankot is a major military center, with a population of over 200,000.

Varanasi

Varanasi, with a population of 3.7 million, is located in central India. Its main industries are tourism and the afterlife. Varanasi is one of the most sacred cities in all India because it sits on the banks of the most sacred body of water in India—actually considered a goddess—the Ganges River.

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