The event brought together the community for transforming the lives of needy children in rural India through education
Princeton, NJ: A heartfelt and inspiring evening unfolded at Trinity Church, Princeton, NJ, where Kuleen Singh and Kunwar Singh hosted a remarkable fundraiser in support of the Pokhrama Foundation on November 16, 2024. This event brought together a community dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children in rural India through education.
At the center of this movement is Ajay Singh, a visionary whose roots trace back to the small village of Pokhrama in Lakhisarai district, Bihar. Now a successful pharmaceutical entrepreneur in the United States, Singh’s journey of service began when he realized that the education his parents had sacrificed so much to provide him was the key to his own success. Aware of the countless bright children in his village who lacked access to education, Singh was moved to take action.
In 2016, Pokhrama Foundation was born. The mission of the Foundation is simple yet profound: to provide world-class education to children in rural Bihar, empowering them to compete on a global stage. Together with his dedicated team, Ajay Singh is transforming the lives of children by opening doors to new opportunities.
The Foundation’s journey has been supported by a growing community of passionate individuals. Ajay Singh’s tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed; he was recently honored with the prestigious Bihar Vishwa Gaurav Samman by the Bihar Foundation USA for his exceptional contributions to the state’s development. This recognition has further solidified the Foundation’s mission to uplift the underprivileged.
Singh emphasized during the event that the Pokhrama Foundation is committed not just to providing education but to creating a holistic environment for learning. The Pokhrama Foundation Academy currently educates 325 children across five villages in Lakhisarai. The Foundation’s efforts have been particularly focused on encouraging girls’ education; just last year, of the 57 students admitted, 32 were girls. Additionally, the Foundation runs a continuing education program for high school dropouts, preparing them for university entrance exams.
The fundraiser was a resounding success, generating substantial support to expand the reach of the Foundation. However, the journey is far from over. The Pokhrama Foundation invites everyone who believes in the transformative power of education to contribute to its mission.
For those who couldn’t attend the event, you can still contribute to the Pokhrama Foundation’s mission by visiting: https://pokhramafoundation.org/donate/
