Most of India’s residents live in abject poverty, lacking basic needs such as food and clean water. Despite economic gains in recent years, India still suffers from overpopulation, and a lack of females attending school and being able to gain an education.

Generally, only those who have an education can find a way out of poverty. But the majority of students are male, with a smaller majority of girls.  However, the number of girls attending Gumiguda School made possible by Outreach supporters, is now nearly equal to the boys, offering them more respect in society, and more options in the workplace as adults.

The Gumiguda school serves about 210 students, and has benefitted 1690 children so far. It provides quality teaching, life skills and nutritious meals. Several years ago, electricity was installed in the school to operate fans, computers, lights and water pumps.

Outreach has supported the Gumiguda school for 30 years and is committed to their programs of promoting literacy. Results of their ongoing programs include 90% of Gumiguda students graduating from elementary school, 50% completing grade 10, 15% graduating from university, and 40% of students having more skilled, professional jobs as a result.