Selling by giving
“To move forward you have to give back” Oprah Winfrey Business is changing. If you run a business and want to survive, you need to make it socially conscious. Mother earth needs us to become aware of the impact of our actions. As yogis, we learn about...
News from the school: January and February 2018
There's been lots happening at Sansar Gyaan Pathshala in the past two months! Here's some of our top highlights: January 15 School reopened after winter holidays and the kids received new sweaters to keep them warm. January 26 We celebrated Republic day and we...
Meet Melanie (Om Shanti)
In Melanie's words... I met Gayatri in 2009 at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre; the studio she owned in Kemptville. At the time she was preparing for her first trip to India to take part in the 300-hour YTT (Yoga Teacher Training). She came back very excited about the...
2018 fundraising goal
We are grateful for our dear friends and family of Helping Hands, who have provided much needed support over the years. Thank you! Our fundraising goal for 2018 is $38,000 CAD. The easiest way for you to help is to set up a monthly contribution through CanadaHelps....
Celebrating Farmers Day
Last month we celebrated Farmers' Day at the school! The students planted small trees and plants and learned more about the importance of farming in our lives.
News from the school December 2017
It's been a busy few months to end 2017 at our school. Sansar Gyaan Pathshala, which means ‘World Knowledge Lessons’ is the name of our eco-friendly school. We have almost 300 children, from Kindergarten to grade 8, coming every day. Here's some highlights from...
Days for Girls Ottawa Sewing Classes
A local Ottawa high school is holding sewing classes where students can learn valuable skills while giving back to the community. They are providing reusable menstrual kits for young women in need as part of the Days for Girls program. The Ottawa chapter was key in...
Create your personal fundraising page in minutes
Did you know you can set up your own personal page and help raise funds for your favourite charity through CanadaHelps? It's a great way to encourage your friends and family to get involved in a cause close to your heart, such as Helping Hands. Step 1: Go to...
Girls, we’re talking about periods
This summer, an idea came to light, via a TED Talk by Aditi Gupta, to break down the taboo and shame that many girls live with around menstruation. We decided to expand our program of distributing moon cycle kits to include an education program, with the help of...
Playtime at the school
Danielle and Elizabeth, two of our Helping Hands board members, recently visited the school and got everyone involved in some fun and games!