Our Classroom Collaborators
are organizations whose work enriches our effort to bring our dynamic international network into classrooms around the world.
 Nuru International: Nuru International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to pioneering holistic, sustainable solutions to end extreme poverty in partnership with the poor. It pursues holistic, sustainable solutions by planting a Seed Project in a rural community, focusing on five Areas of Development: Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, Healthcare, Community Economic Development, and Education. Nuru’s Pilot Seed Project location is in the district of Kuria, Kenya, where it partners with more than 18 villages and 670 farmers, whose families total over 3350 men, women, and children. Nuru works together with trained local leaders and other non-profits to determine possible solutions to the community’s needs, which are identified by the community members. With data gathered onsite, Nuru’s U.S.-based Research Team searches out and compiles innovative and effective practices used by top organizations around the world. Nuru partners with these organizations, inviting them to apply their expertise in the five Program Areas. Nuru facilitates the project as a general contractor of NGOs.
Nuru and Omprakash have partnered to share the Research Team’s reports with Volunteers, Partners, and Classrooms, whose work can be enriched by the information. |
 Every Child Every Village: ECEV works within existing school systems to provide what most rural, poor children lack: a good foundation. We recognize that without a good background in the early years, these kids will most likely fail in the later years. We try to make up for the lack of books, paper, and other expensive supplies by creating "permanent books.” Numbers, letters, shapes—the entire curriculum—go on the wall in house paint, forever. |
 | Teach with Africa Project: Teach with Africa works to break down the economic and social barriers to education in Africa by sending teams of educators to implement projects in underserved communities through an exchange of teaching and learning. By integrating their experiences into curricula and educational programs†after their return to the United States, these educators will enhance opportunities for African and U.S. students to enrich their educational experiences and identify themselves as "global citizens" through authentic connections, ongoing dialogue and shared learning. Educators in both the TWA and Omprakash networks may share curriculum materials in our Classroom Resources section. |
The Health League cleverly shares ideas for promoting “3-D Health,” a combination of personal, community, and environmental health. Public appearances and presentations to school and camp groups involve live characters, music, slides, and video clips. Initial efforts are targeting adolescents from Maine families with limited resources.
The Health League operates in several ways that benefit Omprakash and its partner organizations. Performances include compelling messages about the power of service. Audience members also receive written information about ways to be in action to promote 3-D Health, including by contributing to Omprakash-related service projects. In addition, The Health League is developing educational materials such as visual aids and music that volunteers will be able to use in various settings worldwide to excite people about ways to promote 3-D Health where they live. Learn more at www.thehealthleague.org.