Our Journey
From a handful of children studying together in 2010 to a growing network of ministries today.
Santvana Sahara is inaugurated
Formally launched at Uttarakhand Village near Nathupura, Delhi, with around fifteen children in Classes 1–7. Mrs. Shiney Alexy becomes the first coordinator.
Growth into a network of study centres
The single tuition class grows into a network of community-based study centres, with an adult education centre and stitching and skill-development programmes added along the way.
Sahara adapts through the pandemic
Classes move to phone and digital platforms depending on each family's access; essential provision kits are distributed to needy families on three occasions.
Santvana Swada begins
220 food packets are cooked and distributed near KR Hospital, Mysuru — the first step of what becomes a weekly commitment to feed the hungry.
Weekly food distribution becomes routine
Sunday food distribution near KR Hospital grows into a regular practice, eventually reaching around 300 people each week, supported by volunteer families.
SOSA and university internships begin
The Sahara Old Students Association (SOSA) forms as former students take up teaching-volunteer roles, and partnerships begin with Amity University Noida, XIME Kalamassery and Mount Carmel College Bengaluru for student internships.
Santvana Poshan launches
A nutrition support programme begins for children at Sahara centres, providing roasted chickpeas, jaggery and bananas three times a week.
Six ministries, one vision
Santvana Sahara, Santvana Swada, Santvana LifeSchool, Santvana Poshan, Santvana Mitra and Santvana Home carry the founding vision forward, each in its own way.
This timeline reflects the dated milestones available at the time of writing. Earlier history and additional dates can be added as they are confirmed.