Help Protect & Educate Girls- BASS Children's Home

Namaste Dear Donors, Friends, and Supporters,

Greetings and heartfelt wishes to you and your families from all of us at the BASS Children’s Home  in Gopalapuram, Andhra Pradesh!

We are deeply grateful for your continued compassion and generosity. It is with immense pride, joy, and humility that we present our project progress report for the period of July to October 2026.

1. Academic Achievements & Educational Growth

Our primary mission is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering vulnerable young girls through high-quality education, safe housing, and holistic care. Today, 35 girls reside happily at the BASS Children’s Home, leaving behind past hardships to focus on a bright future.

Key Milestones & Academic Progress

School Education

35 Girls -Attending English-medium schools with full academic focus, tutoring support, and study materials.

5 Girls Successfully secured first-year admissions in reputable Junior Colleges to pursue higher secondary streams.

5 Girls Higher Education / Degree -  Pursuing degree programs, preparing for professional careers.

2. A Heartwarming Milestone: 20th Anniversary Reunion

On August 29, 2026, our home celebrated a historic milestone—the 20th Anniversary Reunion of the BASS Children’s Home (MAMARE).

Nearly 75 former graduates returned to Gopalapuram to celebrate and reconnect. It was a deeply moving day as alumni shared their inspiring journeys:

Many have secured professional jobs and achieved financial independence.

Others are continuing higher education in universities.

Several alumnae have built happy families of their own and brought their children to visit the home where their lives were transformed.

This reunion served as a powerful testimony to how your support over the last two decades has permanently changed the destiny of dozens of young women.

3. Our Current Challenge: Operational Financial Strain

While our young girls are thriving, our home is currently navigating a critical financial shortfall.

For many years, international partners and long-standing individual donors provided steady support. However, due to natural transitions over time—including lost funding sources and aging supporters—that long-standing institutional support has significantly reduced.

During this past quarter (July–October 2026), our project received $218 USD. We are extremely grateful for every single dollar of this contribution, which helped cover immediate daily needs.

However, our ongoing monthly operational resources are now stretched to their absolute limits.

4. Urgent Pillars of Need & Humble Request for Support

To ensure these 35 young girls and 10 college-going students can continue living safely and pursuing their education, we humbly request your support across three core areas

Academic Continuity: Funding for college and school tuition fees, required uniforms, shoes, notebooks, and academic supplies.

Health & Nutrition: Providing three fresh, protein-rich daily meals, essential healthcare, and monthly personal hygiene supplies.

Safe Residential Living: Covering essential utilities (electricity, clean water, hygiene maintenance) to ensure a safe, clean living environment.

How You Can Help Transform a Life

No contribution is too small. Every dollar goes directly toward the daily nutrition, safety, and education of our girls.

Donate directly to the BASS Girls' Home Project on GlobalGiving

Please consider joining hands with us or sharing our project with your family and network. Thank you for being the foundation of hope and bright futures for our children.

With deep love, respect, and gratitude,

The BASS Children’s Home Team