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Touching Lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, empowerment and enlightenment of children living in the slums. The organization was founded in 2003. The vision is to have every child become an independent learner. The mission is to set up resources so that every child can become an independent learner in their own unique way, so that they can explore for themselves and fulfill their dreams.

Foundational Values
Touching Lives has set 5 foundational values meant to encourage their mission and vision. These values are:

To Serve – It is our need to serve, than saying that we serve the needy.

No Labeling – Touching Lives does not label anyone as underprivileged or destitute, but believes everyone born is privileged to live.

Not anti-anything - Do not be anti-anything – choose to create a path for people to make the right choices.

Share – Share everything – resources, wisdom, knowledge, and funds to stay grounded and help others realize their dreams.

Evolution – The organization believes evolution is important to help give and receive effortlessly.

Education Programs
Touching Lives primarily runs supplementary education programs for children. These programs are above and beyond the public school system.

The Beginners Program is designed for kids who are new to Touching Lives, and helps introduce them to the organization and programs offered. Those in the beginners program are of all age groups. This is where they will start before being formally admitted to the other programs.

The Pre-School Program consists of children who already attend government or private school and have a minimal understanding of English. Program participants are put in classes based on their level of comprehension and understanding, rather then by age or grade. The program develops reading, writing and comprehension skills. The main focus is to use various learning methods to build a strong English foundation.

The After-School Program is meant for children in 4th to 10th grade, though the class they become a part of may vary based on level of reading, writing and comprehension. The program uses various learning methods to improve the fluency of reading, writing and comprehension. It also focuses on how different subjects like Science, Geography, Technology, Art, Healing, and Meditation can be applied in everyday life.

The Academy Program is for those who pass their 10th grade board exams. The one-year program focuses on mentoring children to understand their love for learning, to achieve their career aspirations and dreams, to cope with challenges they will face, and build leadership. A combination of regular classes and individual/group sessions are used in this program. Those completing the program become an alumnus of Touching Lives.

The Sponsorship Program assists children, as well as other NGOs, in order to help those in need of assistance for other educational or vocational programs.

Empowerment Programs
Touching Lives also works to empower people and organizations through the following programs:

The Pay it Forward Program is for children who are attending the academic program. Students in this program are supported for their dreams, enterprises and job opportunities. These are generally the older children who are eligible to work. They are supported through various means - seed funding through idea generation, resource management, social networking and job search assistance. Once they begin their ventures, they share a percentage of their profit (as per their choice) to sponsor children, or programs at Touching Lives

The World Fund Initiative is a pay it forward program which aims to provide support to start ups, small-scale NGOs or individuals to help them realize their dreams. Once independent, it is expected that they will provide similar support to others.

The Dream Project is for people who are a part of Touching Lives for more than a year and who want to start their own enterprise. Participants are mentored and supported – including help with planning and development, initial seed funding, execution and sustainability.

The Conscious Community Change Program intends to connect children to community to create change. Connection is the key – and that connection is meant to show the children the magic of change within themselves and how to consciously evolve to create a better world.