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Just as I strive to make a difference abroad by making cultural resources more readily available to diaspora, I also choose to donate back home to Punjab.

Why give?

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    All donations are sent to the Educate Punjab Project (EPP).

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    Thousands of students are being sponsored to date by this project and are completing their studies.

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    While visiting various schools and colleges, EPP volunteers encountered numerous students who were showing signs of high intelligence and had huge potential, only being held back by not being able to afford an education.

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    The dropout rate for Post-primary education in Punjab is extremely high; a large proportion of this is down to one thing: only Poverty.

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    Millions of children around the world need help to break the vicious cycle of poverty because not being able to afford an education restricts them from reaching their potential. In Punjab, more and more youngsters are dropping out of their studies daily due to the unaffordable costs of studying full-time. On the other hand, the major drug dealing network in Punjab is luring new addicts every day, which leaves many of our youngsters illiterate, addicted to intoxicants, and living hopeless lives.

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    “Truth (god) is then specially known when true teachings are earned from the true Guru. One should know how to show compassion to other beings, by doing good deeds and giving donations to charities.” (Ang: 468, Guru Granth Sahib Ji)

Donated so far…

$25

Responses from students that have been sponsored through the ‘Educate Punjab Project’:

EPP: 504, Gaganjot Kaur (Punjab)

“I wanted to share just how much power Gurbani has and how Gurbani has helped me everywhere.

I had a significant interest in studying but never had the finances to pay for my educational costs, let alone buy a book. I remember picking Guava fruits from my home trees and selling them in my class to purchase a history book for 150 Rupees.

After studying +2, I wondered how I would ever study further if I barely managed to buy a book. I was soon devastated after being forced to quit education. By gaining cash from different sources, such as my auntie or from the sowing I was forced to take up after leaving college, I registered for a computer engineering course.

Furthermore, I again struggled to pay for the tuition costs. However, while studying, Guru Nanak Multiversity’s team came to my college and preached the importance of reading Guru Granth Sahib Ji. I started a ‘Sehaj Paat’ under their influence and received financial support from the Multiversity to continue studying a web designing course. After starting ‘Sehaj Paath’, my brother decided to keep his Kes, my sister has also started a ‘Sehaj Paath’. The biggest thing was when I came home wearing a Kirpan with a turban on my head. My father, who did not want me to study, called me ‘Puttar.’ From my struggles, I have learned how Vaheguroo helps us all, and I wish, just like I have been helped, other children who want to study also receive help.”

EPP: 1329, Jagdeep Singh, (Barnala, Punjab)

“This project currently pays for all my study costs, and I thank them. I also promise that in the future, I will be a just GurSikh officer. I will keep my nation’s head high, and in the same way I have been helped, I will help needy children.”

EPP: 502, Sukhvir Kaur (Moga, Punjab)

“As far back as I can remember, my family has been facing difficulties through poverty.5 years ago a car accident caused severe injuries to my father and left him bed-bound with two broken legs. This only brought more financial struggle for us. I was forced to leave my studies, but I had faith in Vaheguroo. Under the influence of Guru Nanak Multiversity, my sister advised me to start a ‘Sehaj Paath’ of Guru Granth Sahib Ji which has transformed my life ever since. I have re-started my studies through this Multiversity to fulfil my dreams and I want to study higher education”.


EPP: 233, Nirmalpreet Kaur (Ludhiana, Punjab).

“It had become very difficult for me to continue studying after my father’s death due to a lack of finances. However, through ‘Educate Punjab Project’, I am receiving sufficient funds to continue my education and have passed my 11th year for which, I am very thankful. Like I have been doing under this Multiversity’s influence, I will continue to read Guru Granth Sahib Ji and will advise others to do the same. When I am older, I will donate portions of my earnings to help poor, needy GurSikh students”.


EPP: 2037, Mandeep Kaur (Gurdaspur, Punjab).


“With the help of this program and Waheguru’s grace, I have completed my +1 Medical course. I just want to thank all those sponsors who are helping children like us to make our dreams come true. I cannot thank you in words”.

 FAQs

  • Thousands of students are being sponsored to date by this project and are completing their studies.

  • No. They do not receive any funding from the government.

  • This project is still in its infancy. Punjab is a starting point, and if this long-term project manages to achieve our aims, they will consider other places. Catching a ball one by one is easier than trying to catch ten all at once. Time will tell whether this project has been a success because it involves the development of an entire youth generation.