| Population: | 1,252 million |
|---|---|
| Capital City: | New Delhi |
| Main Languages: | Hindi, Bengali and English |
| Major Religion: | Hinduism, Islam and Christianity |
By partnering with us, we can restore dignity to the lives of marginalised children and youth in India by providing access to basic healthcare and educational opportunities.
Country Information
Marists in India
Current Projects
Chetana Boys’ Hostel | IN0016
Protecting the future and securing Chetana Tribal Boys' Hostel
The Chetana Boys’ Hostel has been administered by the Marist Brothers since 2010. This Hostel is mainly for the ethnic minority communities in the Diocese of Asansol, the Santhal and other sub-tribal communities. Most families are poor farmers and are living in very poor conditions. There are 65 boys and young men currently in the Hostel. All of them belong […]
Marist Schools in India | IN0001
Improving access to education in India
Australian Marist Solidarity supports young people like Fazeela through Marist development work in India. She one day hopes to become a police officer. We hope to make this possible through improved education and health outcomes for disadvantaged communities like hers. The Marist Brothers have been working in India since 1974. They have developed three schools in the Tamil Nadu state […]
Operation Rainbow | IN0004
Reducing the fear and isolation experienced by families affected by HIV in Trichy
Of the 65 million people living in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 650,000 are HIV positive. Of these, one in seven is a child under the age of 14. These people are some of the most neglected in society because of their poor knowledge about the virus and its effects. Because of the stigma associated with the disease, many […]
