Yoga at Shanti Foundation

Since May 2023, children in the Tution programme have been benefiting from free yoga classes given by our partner SAY-Yoga in Bangalore.Yoga is a way of life that helps to calm the mind, reduce the stress of daily life and get more in touch with..

And after... What happens to them?

The Shanti Foundation is now 25 years old and its programs actively occupy more than 180 children, from kindergarden to the end of their studies. During all these years, the programs and sponsorships have changed but have always served to improve..

At their repeated request, we decided to take our children on the trip in 2022. They took part in the Foundation's day-to-day activities. Welcomed on our arrival by Shanti's children, the feeling of finding a kind of family was even stronger this..

The art of mehndi

Mehndi is a form of temporary body art that involves applying a paste made from henna leaves to the skin, creating artistic and ornamental patterns.Mehndi is often used for special celebrations in India, such as weddings, religious festivals and..

A child's daily life... Nitesh, 4 years old

I am Nitesh, I am 4 years old. I live with my little brother, sister and my mum in Bangalore. My family comes from the countryside but because they couldn't find work there, my parents took us to the city. My mum works on the building sites, she..

Learning and teaching in India

"Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world"Nelson Mandela Changing the world... starting with changing your world, if you can.  Free and compulsory education has been a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 in India since..

The history of the Foundation

In 2020, the Shanti Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary. Located in Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, this city is considered the center of India's new economy. Yet here too, great contrasts can be seen, particularly in the disparity of..

The importance of dance in Indian education

If the children of the Foundation are asked what their favorite topic in their classes is, they answer with almost one voice: dance. Dance, you might say? Surprising, also that this is a subject taught in schools. And yet... India is a nation very..

India, a world of important contrasts

A word that qualifies India very well is the word "contrasts". At the very first experience, the traveler experiences an immediate change of scenery, this is one of the beauties of the country. Here is Philippe's testimony, during his trip in..