It has the power to empower the weakest of the weak, bring peace to the world and alleviate poverty. It is often seen as the only lit path in the pursuit of happiness."
-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The Art of Living started their service initiatives by providing education to underprivileged rural children in Udayapura Village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Today, The Art of Living's Schoo
ls provide holistic free education to over 39,222 students in 404 schools across 18 states of India in the slum, tribal and rural belts where child labor and poverty are widespread. Inspired by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's vision of value education for all, these schools impart education integrated with values. Aim:
* Access to quality education to the children of underprivileged, rural, tribal and remote sections of society
* Ensure completion of education with an opportunity to be self sufficient
* Build community partnerships
* Address the social, economic and cultural barriers that keep children away from school
