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WHAT IS PLANET SPITI FOUNDATION CURRENTLY DOING?
In the ethereal heights of Spiti Valley, I find myself at the helm of Planet Spiti Foundation, steering through challenges that echo the very essence of resilience. SINGLE-HANDEDLY managing the world's highest free boarding school in Komic, standing tall at 15,500 feet, is no small feat. From COOKING meals to TEACHING, and nurturing kids as young as 3, every day unfolds as a delicate yet daunting dance.
Lack of FUNDS is a constant struggle, echoing in every gust of the winds that sweep through this isolated haven. HUMAN RESOURCES are scarce, with the entire weight of responsibility resting on solitary shoulders. The CLIMATIC and TERRAIN CHALLENGES mirror the extremities of this breathtaking landscape, each snowflake or gust of wind posing both beauty and adversity when the world’s HIGHEST village of Komic faces sub-zero temperatures throughout the year.
Despite the hurdles, we've EMBRACED 10 students in the current academic year and managed to complete the academic term, their laughter echoing against the towering mountains. The anticipation of ANOTHER 10-12 students joining us for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, commencing in April, is both exciting and daunting.
Yet, amid the whispers of the mountains, we persevere, driven by the belief that every child deserves a chance to soar, especially in this HIGH-ALTITUDE haven where the air is thin, and dreams are limitless.
Overall Funds Requirement Breakup 2024-25
Staff Salaries
HOW IT ALL STARTED?
Founded in the thin air of Spiti Valley, Planet Spiti Foundation came to life in the early months of 2020, finding its roots under the open sky. The journey, however, officially began with its registration in August 2021. Initiated by Portia Putatunda, a former journalist with CNN-News18, the foundation initially started humbly under a tree, teaching about 10 children in the afternoons and evenings. As the sun dipped behind the mountains, so did the seeds of education take root, leading to the establishment of a library and primary learning center, becoming a beacon for over 40 children seeking knowledge and warmth in the cold Spiti evenings.
WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022?
With unwavering determination, Planet Spiti Foundation embarked on a transformative journey, opening the doors of a free boarding school with just a small savings by the Founder member. The inaugural class comprised three underprivileged children from Spiti villages, as young as three years old, eager to embrace the gift of education. However, financial constraints prompted a shift to the world's highest village of Komic at 15,500 feet, where the mountains embraced our dreams, and the spirit of resilience soared higher than the towering peaks. This relocation was a testament to our commitment, to overcoming challenges, and ensuring the continuity of our mission in the face of adversity.
In the ethereal heights of Spiti Valley, I find myself at the helm of Planet Spiti Foundation, steering through challenges that echo the very essence of resilience. SINGLE-HANDEDLY managing the world's highest free boarding school in Komic, standing tall at 15,500 feet, is no small feat. From COOKING meals to TEACHING, and nurturing kids as young as 3, every day unfolds as a delicate yet daunting dance.
Lack of FUNDS is a constant struggle, echoing in every gust of the winds that sweep through this isolated haven. HUMAN RESOURCES are scarce, with the entire weight of responsibility resting on solitary shoulders. The CLIMATIC and TERRAIN CHALLENGES mirror the extremities of this breathtaking landscape, each snowflake or gust of wind posing both beauty and adversity when the world’s HIGHEST village of Komic faces sub-zero temperatures throughout the year.
Despite the hurdles, we've EMBRACED 10 students in the current academic year and managed to complete the academic term, their laughter echoing against the towering mountains. The anticipation of ANOTHER 10-12 students joining us for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, commencing in April, is both exciting and daunting.
Yet, amid the whispers of the mountains, we persevere, driven by the belief that every child deserves a chance to soar, especially in this HIGH-ALTITUDE haven where the air is thin, and dreams are limitless.
Overall Funds Requirement Breakup 2024-25
Staff Salaries
- Annual Staff Salaries: ₹12,00,000
- Operational Expenses
- Groceries, Essentials, Management: ₹10,00,000
- School New Vehicle Purchase
- Purchase of New/Old Multi-Purpose Vehicle: ₹10,00,000
- Contingency Fund
- Contingency: ₹5,00,000
- Infrastructure Expansion & Development
- Kitchen cum Dining Hall: ₹5,00,000
- 2 Classroom Construction: ₹4,00,000
- 1 Dormitory Room Setup: ₹1,50,000
- Rooftop Greenhouse: ₹2,00,000
- Small Animal Farm Setup: ₹1,00,000
HOW IT ALL STARTED?
Founded in the thin air of Spiti Valley, Planet Spiti Foundation came to life in the early months of 2020, finding its roots under the open sky. The journey, however, officially began with its registration in August 2021. Initiated by Portia Putatunda, a former journalist with CNN-News18, the foundation initially started humbly under a tree, teaching about 10 children in the afternoons and evenings. As the sun dipped behind the mountains, so did the seeds of education take root, leading to the establishment of a library and primary learning center, becoming a beacon for over 40 children seeking knowledge and warmth in the cold Spiti evenings.
WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022?
With unwavering determination, Planet Spiti Foundation embarked on a transformative journey, opening the doors of a free boarding school with just a small savings by the Founder member. The inaugural class comprised three underprivileged children from Spiti villages, as young as three years old, eager to embrace the gift of education. However, financial constraints prompted a shift to the world's highest village of Komic at 15,500 feet, where the mountains embraced our dreams, and the spirit of resilience soared higher than the towering peaks. This relocation was a testament to our commitment, to overcoming challenges, and ensuring the continuity of our mission in the face of adversity.
