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Miss Dipali is a soft spoken, sweet young woman with high hopes from her family and village. With 2 younger sisters in school, her parents cannot afford to further her education. Her only option will be if they find a suitable mate and marry her off at
Goal: $5,250 per student
About this Mission Project
The state of Assam is nestled in northeast India, and is the “Tea Garden” area. The level of education for day laborers is very poor and the economic condition of the people is pathetic.
The Assam Baptist Convention wants to assist their young people by sending 1 young man and 2 young women to nursing school 300 miles east in the capital city of Guwahati. The 3 ½ year program will give them a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.
The total cost for 3 ½ years of nursing school is 210,000 rupees – a fortune for tea laborers. But in US dollars, that’s only $5,250 and includes their housing and tuition for the entire 3 ½ year program. The cost to send 3 students will be $15,750. Families of the students will pay for their meals.
- $125 would pay 1 month’s tuition.
- $500 pays for 4 months of nursing school.
- $1500 pays for a year for one student.
Mission Project Specifics
This project seeks to raise $15,750 to provide 3 deserving students with a nursing education. This project will be managed by the General Secretary of the Assam Baptist Convention – R. K. RayChawdhuri.
It is anticipated that this project will improve the overall goal of empowering young adults in the community by educating them, and equipping them with skills that are in demand.
Connect to this Mission Project
- Pray with R.K. RayChawdhuri and the executive committee and their partners in India as they pray for the leadership of the Assam Baptist Convention, that God will grant His grace and mercy on them as they seek His kingdom and righteousness.
- Share this information with others in your community and in your church family.
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Miss Dipali is a soft spoken, sweet young woman with high hopes from her family and village. With 2 younger sisters in school, her parents cannot afford to further her education. Her only option will be if they find a suitable mate and marry her off at a young age. Nursing education will make her an asset to her community and help her family economically.
