More than 50 years ago, members of three churches in Manipur India teamed up to start and build the Manipur School by hand. They wanted their children to receive an Adventist education. Over the years, this school has experienced many challenges, but the dedication of the parents and teachers has kept it going. 

Today, the school has 280+ students from kindergarten through 10th grade. It is the only Adventist school in a valley with 22 villages.

Jesus for Asia has partnered with 3ACM ministries and Dennis and Judy Skandunas to help the ministry of this school in two main areas:

New Classrooms: The Manipur School has developed a positive reputation for teaching its students to follow God. Many parents want to send their children there, but the school needs more space. We are partnering with the school to build a new classroom building that will eventually minister to up to 1,000 students. The first six classrooms are completed, and the students are excited to use them.

We estimate that each new classroom will cost around $10,000 to build.

Food and Teacher’s Salaries: Most of the students come from low-income families, and they are not always able to pay their school fees. The administrators use their resources to provide basic meals of rice and lentils, but not much extra. When students’ families can’t pay their fees, the money often runs out before the teachers can be paid. Still, the teachers continue serving because they believe in the school’s mission and the work God is doing there.

It costs $40 a month (average) per student to pay for school expenses.