Located within the grounds of the Duncan hospital on the Indian/Nepal border, Duncan Academy is more than just a school. It’s a ministry center where the lives of children and even whole communities are touched by the life-giving hope of Christ.

Even though Duncan Academy is located in a predominantly Hindu community, parents want their children to have the quality education that Duncan provides. And thanks to the generous support of Christians around the world, scholarships allow more than 85 children to attend this Christian school regardless of their caste, religion, or economic status. In addition, Duncan’s hostel program provides food, lodging, and care for more than 50 neglected and orphaned children.

Kanaya’s Story

Kanaya Kumar is one of those children. His father passed away from AIDS in 2006—the same year his mother learned she was HIV-infected. Despite her own deteriorating health, Kanaya’s mother worked on a farm to provide for Kanaya and his younger sister, but even what little the family had was lost as his mother’s condition worsened.

When Duncan Academy learned of this family’s tragedy, they happily admitted Kanaya to the school and hostel. His sister will come to the hostel and school after their mother dies.

Like so many poor or disadvantaged children in India, Kanaya and his sister would have had no hope for the future without the care and education they will receive from Duncan Academy.

But now, as Kanaya learns, he also dreams of the future. This intelligent boy hopes to become a doctor. He wants to give back to the community that gave him hope in his time of need.

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If you would like to help Duncan Academy continue to welcome students like Kanaya, please mark your gift for project 98153. Give online now