Viveka Tribal School of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement

This semi-residential school for the tribals, started in 1988, has more than 400 tribal children children (most of them first generation school goers) studying from Classes 1 to 10. Situated in the lap of nature, this school adopts joyful, experiential and child-centered learning methodologies. Apart from the regular state-government prescribed syllabus, children are also exposed to yoga, computers, music, life-skill development activities, competitive sports and cultural events. Besides excellent residential facilities, all school children are provided wholesome and nutritious mid-day meals. The school also has a publication wing that is involved in the production of novel learning materials. The tribal museum in the school is an added attraction, showcasing tribal handicrafts, artifacts, herbarium of tribal medicinal plants and other things unique to their culture.

The school is recognized by the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka and also the National Institute of Open Schooling.

Collected Amount: INR 10,000

Total - Rs.4,30,000


Individual Charity Break-up


For Aarohi by Arun De Silva - Rs.1,00,000


For Vishwa Bharathi Vidyodaya Trust - Rs. 20,000


For BR Hills Tribal School by Vishnu Navda - Rs.2,00,000


For Viveka – Tribal Center for Learning Rs.10,000


For Wayanad Girijana Seva Trust by Chacko Cherian - Rs.1,00,000