Summer Fun
FUN, FRIENDSHIP, AND THANKS! Fun, Friendship, and Thanks! Gurap students reaching for the stars On August 23, India became the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon. In July, India “officially” surpassed China as the most populated country in the world. Sometimes the stars just align and the time is […]
Interview with Ashley Hurd
INTERVIEW: ASHLEY HURD Interview: Ashley Hurd! Thank you so much to our Ambassador of Hope Ashley Hurd, President of Eventful, for participating in this interview! What impels you to support Tribe Rising? And why should other people care about what Tribe Rising is doing? I believe all kids no matter their birthplace deserve a chance […]
Interview with Steve & Ellie Reiter
INTERVIEW: STEVE & ELLIE REITER Interview: Steve & Ellie Reiter! Thank you so much to our Ambassadors of Hope sponsors Steve & Ellie Reiter for participating in this interview! What impels you to support Tribe Rising? And why should other people care about what Tribe Rising is doing? Steve: There is so much poverty, death, […]
Summer Fun
SUMMER FUN Summer Fun We hope you are having a wonderful summer and that you and your families and friends are enjoying some rest, warm sun and fun gatherings! These first photos are from Fr Maria Joseph’s visit to the Bay Area. Father shared his joy and his message of hope for the Santal children […]
A Missing Puzzle Piece
A MISSING PUZZLE PIECE A Missing Puzzle Piece “Because change is always possible, renewal is always waiting, and hope is never dead.” – James Martin, SJ We are still so excited about our February visit to India! Our supporters who traveled with us to Gurap gave us a wonderful opportunity to see our work with […]
Growing and changing
GROWING AND CHANGING Growing and Changing I can quote numbers and tell you all about how St Xavier’s Gurap has grown, but these before and after pictures of our students speak volumes! Our students are growing up, growing in confidence and growing their minds. The handsome young man in the last photo, Akar, will be […]
Spotlight on a Santal Tribe Member
Spotlight on a Santal Tribe Member – Meet Durga Mardi Prianca Sharan | March 24, 2023 Spotlight on a Santal Tribe Member – Meet Durga Mardi By Prianca Sharan My home of America is often described as a melting pot, where different cultures swirl and sludge together into one emulsified entity. In my experience, […]
A Happy Journey
A Happy Journey Original post by Annette Venables | March 14, 2023 Smiles! Smiles! Smiles! Children in the yard and on the rooftop, with their teachers, their families and their American friends! We celebrated the girls’ dormitory, the older students’ English and the oldest students’ dreams; but it’s the youngest children who are the heralds of a new generation. THANKS TO EACH […]
The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues Original post by Annette Venables | February 1, 2023 Heading Back to India We are so excited to be heading back to India—our first trip since November 2019! To say a lot has happened in that time is the understatement of the century. Global events aside… We will be visiting a campus […]
Great News: Gurap student population nearly triples
Great News: Gurap student population nearly triples Original post by Annette Venables | December 19, 2022 GURAP STUDENT POPULATION NEARLY TRIPLES Our high school construction is getting noticed! When the new school year begins in January, our currently enrolled students will welcome 305 new friends. That’s a total of 478 students! And that number continues to […]
