Lucy Perry Noble School

As many of the students from the school come are from the Dalit community, scholarships from the state and federal government are available for graduates to further their studies at a university.  In efforts to create additional opportunities for graduates to attend university, the Lucy Perry Noble Institute provides scholarships to 12-15 qualifying graduates of the school to further their studies at Lady Doak College, also a long-standing partner of Global Ministries.  The scholarships from Lucy Perry Noble Institute provide funds for housing (if necessary), books, program fees, and clothing expenses for each recipient.

The Lucy Perry Noble Institute recognizes there are multiple challenges to overcome for improving their community and society, and these challenges require a variety of short and long-term solutions, including education, empowerment, and community development. The work of the Lucy Perry Noble Institute is one piece of the larger picture in creating lasting peace and justice to communities around the world.

Update: August 2018

The Lucy Perry Noble Institute is a school providing education for girls in India. Many students come from rural and Dalit or “untouchables” communities. Some students are living without parents, some students are disabled, and some students live in leprosy communities near the school.  The girls complete academic coursework as well as learn various trades such as tailoring and farm skills. With the motto, “Love that leads life upwards,” the Lucy Perry Noble School is hopeful that they are training a new generation of girls who will continue to rise up and create lasting change towards a more peaceful and just society.

During the past five years, the school has added over 1,000 books to their library and is working to incorporate computer and video technologies into their classrooms. Through special gifts, the Lucy Perry Noble School added a Smart Classroom and additional relevant educational programs. Now students are gaining an understanding in how to use technology, a crucial skill in today’s world.

In recent years, the Lucy Perry Noble Institute has built new facilities and made several renovations to the existing buildings. In 2018, with support from Global Ministries, the school opened a cafeteria providing 150 children with a meal.  As the previous cafeteria building was no longer safe for use, the staff and students are thankful for the support from Global Ministries that provided resources to complete this new construction.

Support through Global Ministries has also aided various students with their school and housing fees. While many girls from the Dalit community receive government scholarships, there are still many students not able to continue schooling without financial support. In the 2017-2018 school year, Global Ministries provided scholarships for six young girls to continue their education.

Update: May 2020

Recently, LPNI made several new improvements to their school campus, most notably in their Computer Lab, and their Science Lab. Previously, the computer lab had only four functioning computers, today 400 students are using the computer lab for their studies, with repaired and additional new computers. New cabinets in the science lab bring better storage of chemicals, and the school purchased several new pieces of science equipment to facilitate over 600 students taking science classes today through classroom and lab courses.

In recent years LPNI provided increased scholarship support for students from challenging backgrounds, and they made updates to the residential housing for students living on campus.