The Foundation was born in 2008, with the purpose of universalizing access to education in marginal communities in rural Bodhgaya, located in the state of Bihar which is the second poorest in India.

Bodhgaya is the Buddhism world capital. It is known for being a pilgrimage center and for hosting a multitude of Buddhist temples. And, actually it has an halo of energy or mysticism. Because in there it is located the Bodhi Tree. The story tells that Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment under this tree, transforming himself into Buddha.

But unfortunately this magic is lost when we get away from the city. In the surroundings, the communities live in a state of authentic rejection by the rest of society. Many times, it comes for ignorance of its existence. And this is the worst thing that can happen to a human being. Being invisible to the rest. They are people from the lower castes with extremely limited access to basic resources. They live, as they can, based their economy on a basic farming.

These communities need help. And, specifically, their children. We cannot let them grow without education, especially in values. Because if we forget that, future generations will live the same reality as their parents and grandparents. And that must change. BTEF was borned with the spirit and willing of changing the world from the consciousness of children.

Twelve years later, BTEF has grown into a group of nurseries, a school, a unit for children with disabilities, and a womens empowderment unit. But still, we aren’t able to cover everything we want. And we continue to grow every day. Hundreds of children apply to enter school every year.

Therefore, we want and need to continue growing. But we don’t want to do it alone. We want to do it together with you.