free education for underprivileged children since 1998 in Jaipur, India
by OPUS III & DSWS
same brain,
different opportunities
On paper we are all born with the same brain, but the opportunities we get in life are less equal.
In the late nineties, Belgium-based non-profit organisation OPUS III and Jaipur-based Drydan Social Welfare Society (DSWS) co-founded the fun and child schools, offering children in underprivileged communities the chance to get an education.
+1500 students in 4 schools in Jaipur enjoy free schooling
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fun and child school I
The founding school lies in the heart of Hasanpura near Jaipur's main railway station and also offers community services, doctor's appointments and a dispensarium.
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fun and child shool II
A second school was erected at the western edge of Hasanpura, to provide extra schooling in this densely populated urban area.
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fun and child school III
A small and cozy school providing schooling for the local cattle rearing community in the rolling hills near Amber Fort
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fun and child school IV
The newest and largest school opened in 2022 for the community in the urban industrial area to the north of Jaipur - VKIA
additional technical education in Hasanpura Home
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technical school
OPUS III has also invested in a school for further technical education (age 16+). Located within Hasanpura Home in the Hasanpura A district of Jaipur.
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training IT
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training electricity
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training cutting & sewing
training body & hair care
OPUS III and DSWS - related via an official ‘Grant Agreement’ - proudly own all the school properties and equipment, to ensure a sustainable and long-term education project.
Testimonial : Lina attended
Fun and Child School I
“Unfortunately I lost my father at the age of 6, which jeopardised my opportunities in life. If it wasn’t for the school, I would not have been able to read or write.”
Lina grew up in Hasanpura, Jaipur and joined Fun and Child school I in 2008, got a solid foundation and went on to study accountancy. She now manages a network of 600 accountants across the North Indian region.
