BHN focuses its work in Varanasi, India. Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world and poorest cities in India.  It is also a holy city in Hinduism and many Indians travel for days to come to Varanasi in the hopes of reaching salvation. With a population of over one million people, approximately 140,000 of these live in slums.  These marginalized children and families are those BHN aims to support. 

BHN supports various schools in Varanasi. In the past, we have supported the School of Life, Hostel and Clinic in Varanasi. BHN is currently supporting other schools which provide free education and food for street children as well as free medical care.  

BHN supports schools that provide education and training to the children and young adults from the Camp, an unregistered slum perched on the edge of the river Ganga.  Most of these schools include instruction in basic subjects (Hindi, English, Math, Environmental Studies, Computer), and often co-curricular subjects such as library access, arts, music and dance classes are included.   

Accessing regular and nutritious food is a key focus at the school. The children have access to 3 nutritious meals a day, as well as fresh fruits and snacks.  

BHN supports the schools in acquiring school supplies such as writing supplies, textbooks, story books, computers etc. 

BHN helps ensure the continued  operation of the schools, and  provides free medical care. 

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In order to advance the education of these children, BHN works with the schools so the children have access to qualified teachers. In providing food, shelter, education and love, BHN is giving kids a childhood they otherwise wouldn't have.