Responsible Travel by Summit Safari
Empowering Communities and Supporting Education through Responsible Journeys
At Summit Safari India, eco-tourism and responsible travel are at the heart of our mission. Through our thoughtfully crafted tours, we actively engage with local people and communities to foster sustainable development and support meaningful causes. We are proud to run a dedicated school project in a small, village in the Kangra Valley near Dharamshala, a place where tourists rarely venture, and outside aid seldom reaches without our intervention. You can stay at Exotic Marigold Home Stay near Dharamshala and explore these villages. With your valuable help we are also sponsoring the education of a young girl due to her family's limited financial resources, ensuring she has the opportunity for a better future.
Through our efforts, we collect funds with the support of our clients to assist this village school. A portion of the profits from each tour is directed towards promoting girls' education in India and supporting the local school in meeting its essential needs. As a key element of our responsible tourism initiatives, we ensure that the local villagers and community members benefit directly from your visit. Your participation helps make a tangible difference in their lives, fostering sustainable development and creating lasting impacts.
You can support any of our projects for one year or for as long as you wish. Whether as an individual, a group of friends, or an organization, your contribution will make a difference. The scholarship and all related projects will be named in honour of the donors who support these school or community initiatives. Donations can be made in any amount, from small contributions to fully sponsoring a project. We welcome all donors to come forward and help us create a better educational environment in this village in India. Your support is crucial in making lasting change.
Ongoing Community Initiatives: Your Contributions Matter
1. Brighter Futures: The Village School Project
2. Empower Her Future: Sponsor a Girl’s Education.
3. Annual Scholarship Program: for Outstanding Young Learners.
4. Reviving Livelihoods: Support for Tourism Workers in Need.
Details About Our Projects; That Needs Your Support
1. Brighter Futures: The Village School Project
School Name: Government Primary School & Government Middle School
School Location: Dhanot, Village Basdi Kohala, Near Jawalamuki, Distt Kangra (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh - India.
One of our most impactful initiatives includes generating funds for a local village school that caters to children aged 6 to 14 years. Our efforts have helped provide improved facilities such as school building development, painting, electrical work, and maintenance of the school buildings and ply grounds.
We also play a vital role in providing essential resources and a variety of recreational equipment for children. This includes not only stationery supplies but also sports and activity items such as badminton sets, cricket bats, footballs, volleyballs, and carrom boards. Additionally, we facilitate the procurement of important tools like a school printer, ensuring that the school remains well-equipped for both academic and extracurricular activities.
Our commitment extends to the continuous upkeep and maintenance of the school infrastructure, supporting a comprehensive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Funds required at the Moment:
Awaiting Yearly or Partial Sponsorship Contributions of Any Amount, According to Your Preference For School
A. Providing essential resources and recreational equipment for children = ₹ 30,000 Indian Rupees (Annually Both For Primary and Middle School).
B. Upcoming Classroom Flooring Fundraiser = ₹ 80,000/- Indian Rupees (One Time For Primary School).
2. Empower Her Future: Sponsor a Girl’s Education
At Summit Safari India, we are deeply committed to advancing the education of girls, particularly those from financially challenged families who do not receive government assistance. We are currently sponsoring a 13-year-old girl from a village in Himachal Pradesh far away from reach of tourists. To protect her privacy, we do not disclose her identity publicly, but we are happy to share this information with potential sponsors who express an interest in funding her education.
The girl comes from a family with limited financial means, and her parents are eager for her to attend a public school that provides a better education than the local government school, which would undoubtedly bring positive changes to their lives. Since 2018, we have secured sponsorships, but after losing our main sponsor due to COVID-19 in 2021, Summit Safari India has been covering her school and tuition fees, along with school supplies.
We are now seeking your support to continue this sponsorship for the coming years ( 7/8 years) , with flexible yearly contributions available.
Now, we are reaching out for your support to help sustain her education in the coming years. The girl, currently 13 years old, dreams of a brighter future that can only be secured with continuous support. You have the opportunity to sponsor her education for one, two, or even three years. Sponsorship is flexible, allowing contributions to be made annually as the school fees are due each year.
A unique aspect of this initiative is the personal connection we offer. Should you choose to sponsor her education, you will also have the chance to meet her and her family during your travels in North India, especially while visiting Himachal Pradesh. Your support could be the turning point that empowers her to achieve her dreams and contribute positively to her family & community.
Sponsors also have the unique opportunity to meet the girl and her family during North India tours, especially in Himachal Pradesh. Your support can empower her to achieve her dreams and contribute positively to her community.
Awaiting Yearly or Partial (50%) Sponsorship Contributions:
| A. Annual School Fee Sponsorship for a Girl Child | ₹ 45,000/-Indian Rupees |
| B. Monthly Tuition Fees (For Entire Year) | ₹ 16,500/- Indian Rupees |
| C. Annually stationary and Other Expenses | ₹ 15,000/- Indian Rupees |
| Total Yearly Sponsorship for Girl Education | ₹ 76,500 Estimated |
3. Annual Scholarship Program for Outstanding Young Learners
In many parts of the world, especially in rural and underserved areas, children face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing quality education. Lack of resources, financial instability, and limited access to learning materials can make it difficult for students to focus on their studies and perform well.
By offering scholarships to exceptional students, we aim to address these challenges and provide them with the opportunity to shine academically.
This scholarship program is more than just financial assistance; it is recognition of the hard work and dedication that students put into their education. By encouraging students to aim for excellence, we are helping to create a culture of achievement in communities that often lack the resources to support their educational aspirations.
At Summit Safari India, we believe that with your support, the scholarship will provide students with the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities that enrich their learning experience. Whether through access to higher-quality teaching, improved facilities, or additional resources, this scholarship will open doors to enhanced educational opportunities and a brighter future for them.
Annual Scholarship Program – Awaiting Donors and Sponsorships
| A. Scholarship Amount for Primary School (1 Student Each Year from Class 5th): | ₹ 10,000 Indian Rupees (Annually). |
| B. Scholarship Amount for Middle School (1 Student Each Year from Class 8th): | ₹ 10,000 Indian Rupees (Annually). |
| Awaiting Yearly or Partial (50%) Sponsorship Contributions | |
4. Reviving Livelihoods: Supporting Hardworking Individuals in Need of Employment.
With the generous support of our American client, Mrs. Barbara Masecar, we were able to assist a local rickshaw driver in Madurai, South India, who had lost his livelihood during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2024, with Mrs. Barbara Masecar's donation, we facilitated the purchase of a new bicycle rickshaw for him. During the pandemic, the rickshaw driver was unable to work due to the lack of tourists, and after two years without customers, he had to leave his beloved job and work in a tea shop to make ends meet.
Thanks to the kindness of our clients, he now has a new rickshaw and can return to his passion of giving tourists an authentic experience of the streets and life in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This donation has helped him regain his livelihood and continue doing the work he loves.
No Pending Projects at the Moment
List Of Projects Awaiting Your Generosity and Investment:
1. Awaiting Yearly or Partial Sponsorship Contributions of Any Amount, According to Your Preference For School
Providing essential resources and recreational equipment for children = ₹ 40,000 Indian Rupees (Annually Both For Primary and Middle School).
Upcoming Classroom Flooring Fundraiser = 80,000/- Indian Rupees (One Time For Primary School).
2. Awaiting Yearly or Partial (50%) Sponsorship Contributions
Annual School Fee Sponsorship for a Girl Child = ₹ 45,000/-Indian Rupees.
Monthly Tuition Fees (For Entire Year) = ₹ 16,500/- Indian Rupees
Annually stationary and Other Expenses = ₹ 15,000/- Indian Rupees
Total Yearly Sponsorship for Girl Education = ₹ 76,500 Estimated
3. Annual Scholarship Program – Awaiting Donors and Sponsorships
Scholarship Amount for Primary School (1 Student Each Year for Class 5th): ₹ 10,000 Indian Rupees (Annually).
Scholarship Amount for Middle School (1 Student Each Year for Class 8th): ₹ 10,000 Indian Rupees (Annually).
You can support any of our projects for one year or for as long as you wish. Whether as an individual, a group of friends, or an organization, your contribution will make a difference. The scholarship and all related projects will be named in honour of the donors who support these school or community initiatives. Donations can be made in any amount, from small contributions to fully sponsoring a project. We welcome all donors to come forward and help us create a better educational environment in this village in India. Your support is crucial in making lasting change.
We are happy to discuss all the details with you and share how you can make a meaningful impact through your support. We welcome your suggestions and ideas to help make this school project even better. Your input is valuable to us, and we look forward to collaborating with you.
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