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NEWS AND UPDATES
1st September 2025
Inauguration of New Sewing School Goh
We are proud to announce the launch of a new Sewing School dedicated to empowering disadvantaged women in our rural communities.
This initiative aims to provide free training in tailoring and garment-making, helping women gain valuable skills to become financially independent and self-reliant. Through this school, we hope to open new doors of opportunity, creativity, dream will be stitched into reality and individuals and confidence for every woman who joins us.
We believe that when women are empowered, families and entire communities thrive. Join us as we take this important step towards building a brighter, self-sustained future.
Together, let’s stitch a path to self-reliance and success!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone whose support, dedication, and vision helped make this dream a reality. Your contributions will have a lasting impact on our community for years to come.
As we cut the ribbon today, we are not just opening doors—we are opening possibilities.
Thank you for joining us on this meaningful journey.
Warm Regards.
Open Hands Education Trust.
NEWS AND UPDATES
1 July 2025
Our sponsored girl Monton Joined computer class
We are pleased to announce that Monton has enrolled in a one-year computer course in Goh town, located 6 kilometers from Dadwan village,
where our project is based.
Namaste 🙏,
My name is Monton Rani. I am currently pursuing my education and have successfully completed my first year of college. I have bee
promoted to the second year, and I am continuing my education with the valuable support of Open Hands Education Trust (OHET).
I have always been eager to learn about computers, so I expressed my interest to OHET.I am truly grateful that they have kindly agreed
support me in pursuing a one-year computer course.
I would like to sincerely thank OHET for this opportunity. Your support means a great deal to me, and I am deeply appreciative of your kindness and generosity. I am very excited to begin this new journey, and I promise to give my best effort in learning and making the most of this opportunity.
Thank you once again for believing in me and for helping me move forward in my education.
With sincere gratitude,
Yours faithfully,
Monton Rani
Thanks and Regards
Yours faithfully
Monton Rani
Monton wrote the following letter to Open Hands Education Trust about her One Year Experience in College. In her photo above she is holding her letter.
NEWS AND UPDATES
28 June 2025
My One Year Experience in College
Namaste 🙏,
My name is Monton Rani. My father’s name is late Vrindawan Vihari and I am Residence of Dadwan village. Today I I very excited and thrilled to share my one year experience in college.
The first year of college has been a very special and memorable chapter in my life. It was the time when I stepped out of the boundaries of school and entered a whole new world. New friends, new professors, a new environment — everything felt so different and exciting.
At first, there was a bit of nervousness, but gradually I began to adapt to the surroundings. The style of learning in college was quite different from school — here, we had to become more independent. Projects, presentations, and group discussions helped enhance my thinking and communication skills.
The most important thing I learned here was the real lessons of life — time management, responsibility, and how to work harmoniously with others.
This first year has been filled with many new memories — friendship, challenges, learning, and personal growth. It was the beginning of a long journey, not just of academics but also of self-discovery.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Open Hands Education Trust (OHET) and all its members who have given me this precious opportunity. Today, I am able to pursue higher education only because of your generous support and encouragement.
Your support means a great deal to me, and I am truly thankful for your kindness and compassion. I am very excited to begin this new journey, and I promise that I will dedicate myself fully to my studies and make the most of this opportunity.
Thanks and Regards
Yours faithfully
Monton Rani
NEWS AND UPDATES
23 May 2025
Distribution of Education Material and some treats given out for School Children
We are pleased to share that on May 23, 2025, new study supplies and treats were distributed to the 75 children attending OHET School in Dadwan Village. The students were delighted to receive notebooks, workbooks, pens, and other essential learning materials, along with biscuits and sweets. OHET Founder and President, Mr. Jhulan Kumar, and his wife, Pratigya, participated in the distribution and engaged with both the students and staff. Mr. Kumar highlighted that this marks the 8th year of the school’s operation, during which it has consistently provided free education and study materials to children in the local community.
On behalf of the OHET organization, Mr. Kumar expressed sincere gratitude to the dedicated teachers for their unwavering commitment, hard work, and genuine care for the children and their well-being. Reflecting on the past eight years since the school’s inception, it is truly heartening to witness the remarkable progress made. Children who once had no access to education are now thriving academically and enthusiastically attending school. Although many of their parents have never had the opportunity to receive an education themselves, they are deeply appreciative of the chance to send their children to school. OHET remains committed to its mission of breaking the cycle of deep poverty in this rural region by empowering families through education.
NEWS AND UPDATES
01 March 2025
Sewing/Tailoring Students Graduate and a New Cohort of Students Begins!
An excited cohort of 28 women has just graduated from our 6 month Sewing and Tailoring vocational program at Open Hands Education Trust! With these graduates, we are pleased to report that more than 300 rural women have completed this vocational program! We are also very pleased that a new cohort of 20 women have just started the sewing/tailoring program this month. These women will be able to learn a trade and skills that will enhance their family income, and help give their children increased educational opportunities. This extra family income will also be important because since the Covid-19 pandemic, many families have lost breadwinners and employment opportunities. As the sewing students work together over their six month program we see many smiles and hear happy conversation - and by the end of the program, an amazing increase in self- confidence and self-esteem is evident in each graduate.
NEWS AND UPDATES
26 January 2025
Open Hands Education School Children Celebrate India’s “Republic Day” on January 26th!
Republic Day is a national holiday in India that commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of India on January 26th 1950 (after India gained independence from British rule in 1947). It is a day to honour the country’s democratic values, unity in diversity and the sacrifices of freedom fighters. This year our school children celebrated by eating special treats, flag waving, singing patriotic songs, repeating slogans, reciting poems, doing traditional dances and generally having a very enjoyable time! Some of the children performed solo songs and poems, much to the delight of everyone. These activities help the children to learn about India’s history and culture and develop pride in their country.
