We are working on opening our next International School in India, in Mumbai. India is a return to our roots for us: our CEO Nicolò Govoni did his first volunteer experience there, which then marked his stay in India for 4 years and the beginning of his work that eventually led to the founding of Still I Rise.
Mumbai is the economic center of India: vibrant, eclectic and cosmopolitan, millions of people converge on Mumbai from many areas of the country. Yet, this prosperity coexists with extreme income disparities, with a substantial portion of the population living in slums in conditions of hardship and extreme poverty. Worn-out child labor, human trafficking, and desperate sanitary conditions are the harsh reality for tens of thousands of children in Mumbai. Our School is going to serve them, the forgotten children.
Our field team is currently working on establishing the legal entity and researching the area of Mumbai where our intervention is most needed, as well as finding a suitable building. Keep following us for updates on this project.
