How We Work
At Happy Planet, we target India’s 100 million children in multidimensional poverty through trusted local partnerships. We deliver education to the most vulnerable—those facing extreme poverty, isolation, and systemic barriers. Every initiative is designed to create life-changing opportunities where they’re needed most. Because when we reach the hardest-to-help children, we don’t just educate—we transform futures.
Our approach
At Happy Planet, we partner with local organizations to fund education, food, and healthcare programs for children in rural India—but our commitment doesn’t end there. We walk alongside every child through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and tailored support, ensuring they don’t just receive aid but achieve measurable progress. Our goal? To guide them from survival to success, equipping them with the tools and stability to build self-sufficient futures. Because true impact means staying until they thrive.
Planning
We identify the most vulnerable children through our local partners, using geographic data, socioeconomic assessments, and community input to ensure help reaches those who need it most.
Implementation
We empower children through holistic support – from school fees and meals to tutoring and birthday celebrations – creating life-changing “firsts” that pave their path to success. Every intervention is designed to break barriers and build brighter futures.
Post-Implementation
We track every child’s progress in 5 key areas—education, nutrition, health, social development, and life skills—while empowering local leaders and building sustainable systems to lock in long-term impact.
Our Programs
Every Happy Planet program is intentionally designed to restore what poverty stole—a joyful, carefree childhood. Where children once knew only struggle, we create spaces to learn, play, and grow. This isn’t just aid; it’s a homecoming to the childhood they deserve.
School Education
Unlocking potential through structured classroom learning and holistic development.
Evening Tuitions
Strengthening young minds with personalized after-school academic support.
Nutritious Meals
Fueling growing bodies and minds with essential daily nutrition.
Birthday Celebrations
Creating joyful childhood memories and fostering self-worth through celebration.
Mentoring
Guiding aspirations with caring role models and life skills coaching.
Value Education
Building strong character through ethics, empathy, and social awareness lessons.
Medical Screenings
Safeguarding health with regular check-ups and preventive care initiatives.
School Supplies
Equipping determined learners with backpacks, books, and study materials.
Annual Gifts
Rewarding year-long progress with meaningful, encouraging tokens of achievement.
Local Partners
We work with carefully vetted local partners who bring deep community connections and decades of field experience to our mission. These grassroots organizations share our commitment to sustainable change, employing proven education models tailored to regional needs while maintaining rigorous transparency. Their hyper-local expertise allows us to implement programs with cultural relevance and maximum impact. Through these trusted collaborations, we ensure every initiative creates lasting transformation in children’s lives.
Local Partners
We work with carefully vetted local partners who bring deep community connections and decades of field experience to our mission. These grassroots organizations share our commitment to sustainable change, employing proven education models tailored to regional needs while maintaining rigorous transparency. Their hyper-local expertise allows us to implement programs with cultural relevance and maximum impact. Through these trusted collaborations, we ensure every initiative creates lasting transformation in children’s lives.