A Story of Gratitude and Hope “Small things done with great love will change the world.”  — Mother Teresa  Hello Tribe Rising Family, It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of another year. This season of gratitude, giving and hope reflects every season at St. Xavier’s School Gurap—thanks

The Heart of Our Campus This beautiful, two-story building is much more than a structure—it’s the heart of the campus and a bold statement of our care for the Santal students! On the ground floor, a new, efficient kitchen and dining hall offer great cooking capacity and a reliable shelter during

Thoughts from Lily O’Neill In 2024, Tribe Rising sponsor and board member Lily O’Neill traveled with Annette to Gurap to meet the children and see the school. Her experience was unforgettable: “On that winter morning of February 2024 in Gurap, our dear Fr. Vinay gave me only minutes of advance

Dining Hall Construction Underway! Building the Campus Hub! Dear Friends, Construction is underway on the kitchen and dining hall, and we’re thrilled to see another vision coming to life on the Gurap campus! This two-story building will soon be the heart of the Gurap campus: a place for students to gather, meals to be shared and

Home from India — Part 2 A School, A Home, A Place Where Love and Learning Proliferate—Part 2, the Elders Speak “The young can walk faster, but the elder knows the road.” – An African proverb Dear Friends, One of the most memorable parts of our trip was visiting the

Home from India School, A Home, A Place Where Love and Learning Proliferate — Part 1 There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer… Evolution and