Since 1996, LPGM sponsors have given nearly 8,000 students in India access to quality education—and so much more—through Project Education India.
Step 1
Learn about who we sponsor and why.
Sponsored children come from poor and marginalized families. Many are Dalit (formerly known as “Untouchables”). They are considered to be born outside of the Indian castes, historically given unsanitary work, and therefore also thought of as spiritually contaminated. The word Dalit means “oppressed” or “broken.”
While Dalit people are citizens of India, and have rights under the Indian Constitution, this group continues to face pervasive discrimination when accessing education, housing, employment, and political participation.
We believe that education is the way for these students to break cycles of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, child marriage, child labor, and abuse. By sponsoring a student, you are providing them with hope for a brighter future.
Step 2
Learn what sponsorship provides.
Just $40 a month provides safe shelter, food, clothing, medical care, school supplies, and academic, emotional, and spiritual support as your student(s) receive a quality education at our Lutheran partners’ schools. At the same time, these students – mostly Hindu – experience the love of God by our Indian partner, the Arcot Lutheran Church, located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Sponsoring a specific student allows you to communicate via our Sponsor Portal (email and uploads such as video or photographs), and if you someday travel with LPGM to India, you may meet your student and their family!
Individuals, families, small groups (like book clubs), and congregations currently support a student or students while others choose to provide general support. There are students who could be paired with a sponsor like you.
Step 3
Meet students on the waiting list, select yours, and sign up today!
You may look through all student profiles or filter by age, birth month, birth year, or gender. Once you select your student(s), you will be asked for personal information (which we keep safe) to create a donor portal. In this secure site you will set up your payment plan, you may choose the frequency of your donations via credit card or bank account. This is also where you will see more information about the student(s).
We accept checks, or non-cash assets such as stocks and securities, too. Call the office if you need assistance.
Students in Need of Sponsorship
$40/month will provide your sponsored student with:
Healthy, culturally appropriate food
Rice and whole grains, Fruits and Vegetables, Chicken, Eggs, and Regular Snacks
Health & Hygiene
First aid & medicine, Regular Health Check Ups, Psychosocial Support, Clean Water
Educational Support
Tutors, Special Coaching, Sports, Spiritual Retreats and Activities
Support Staff
Caretakers, Cooks, Maintenance, Administration, and Security
What you'll receive through sponsorship
A Relationship
Letters to and from your sponsored student allow you to learn about each other's lives and share prayer requests and encouragement.
Photos of your Student
Watch your student grow through photos shared through email and the sponsorship portal.
Updates/Prayer Requests
You will receive regular prayer requests for your student and information on local crises that affect them.
Can I support the program without sponsoring a specific student?
Yes! If you choose to do this, your gift will join with other donors doing the same thing, and will provide support for students in our program who do not have a sponsor.
Where do sponsored students study?
LPGM supports approximately 1,200 students in four boarding homes in Tamil Nadu, India, owned and operated by the Arcot Lutheran Church (ALC).
Who is Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry?
Our Vision
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry envisions a world where relationships transform boundaries and where all people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our Mission
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry provides access to quality education for people at the margins–especially women and girls. We work together with global partners to listen, respond and bear witness to local needs and priorities.
Open & Transparent
LPGM is proud to meet the Accountability Standards of the Charities Review Council. The Accountability Standards® create a common ground across the nonprofit sector, building a foundation of strength in our community. To read our charity review report, visit the Charities Review Council.
LPGM has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), its highest level. Candid "envisions a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time." Candid helps users make the best possible decisions about their giving. View more on Guidestar.org.
LPGM is proud to be a Top-Rated Charity at GreatNonprofits, the one and only people’s choice award where volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits are asked to share stories of inspiration, express their appreciation, and potentially help nonprofits earn a spot on the prestigious list. To view our profile, visit GreatNonprofits.org.
