No child left behind
in the mountains.
A grassroots initiative empowering 69 families in a 100-year-old Himalayan village through quality education and community development.
An hour's walk to learn.
Lower Aloo Bari Busty is a 100-year-old village formed during the British era. With about 80 families and no proper road access, life here requires resilience.
Parents work hard in agriculture, cattle farming, or as guides and porters during the trekking season. But the village school only goes up to Grade 7. For anything beyond, children must walk an hour each way along steep mountain paths to reach Darjeeling.
Many families simply cannot afford the transition. That's where we step in.
Small village. Big momentum.
This is our way to give back to a region that brings so much joy and warmth to all travellers to the Eastern part of Himalayas in India.
The Founder's Vision
Born from a transformative Himalayan trek, surrounded by prayer flags and ancient prayer wheels, MyPragati began with a simple belief: education can unlock every child's potential, no matter how remote their home.
Where your money goes
We believe in complete transparency. You are joining a small, trusted circle of people lifting a single specific village together.
Quality Education
School fees, uniforms, textbooks, and essential supplies to keep children in school beyond Grade 7.
Local Tutoring
We employ 5 local tutors to provide after-school support, ensuring students excel in their studies.
Holistic Growth
Mentorship, arts, music, and community development projects to build confident, well-rounded youth.
Moments from the village
Sunrise over the ridges, classrooms full of curiosity, and the families who make it all possible.
