Our School
Vision International Learning Center
Inspired by the vast landscape of lush mountains of Pune, India and a deep purpose-driven calling to educate those in need, Vision International Learning School was founded by Rekha Puranik aka Mamaji in 1998.
Mamaji on starting VILC
n India, education is expensive and opportunities are limited for both girls and boys. Families prioritize having their children work to bring in an additional income than attending school. This results in a repeated trend of lack of education and financial instability.
The Puranik Foundation’s mission is to break this cycle of illiteracy and poverty by providing opportunities for children by taking the responsibility of growing the next generation through a well-rounded, holistic curriculum.
Our institution is completely free for girls and highly subsidized for boys in order to encourage families to choose education over child labor. We offer private grade academic instruction for grades K-12. Students also receive living quarters, meals, uniforms, and enrichment training in mindfulness, critical thinking, and leadership.
Seated on 27-acres of land, the school is fully sustained by using alternative technologies like solar, biogas and water retention & recycling systems to protect and preserve nature. Students engage in these sustainable practices and learn how to reduce their carbon footprint and preserve their beautiful surroundings.
Over the past 20 years, more than 200 students have leveraged the knowledge and skills gained at Vision International Learning Center to positively impact their family and community.
Hearing our student success stories of generational impact, opportunities for post graduate education and careers fuel our commitment to provide a holistic education grounded in service, leadership to anyone in need.
For questions please call +1 832 806 1317 or email info@puranikfoundation.org