Veerni Institute

What We Do at the Veerni Institute

At the Veerni Institute, we believe that every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream freely. From our residential home in Jodhpur, we support 120 girls from remote villages in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, giving them access to quality education and a safe, loving community. Here, they can focus on their studies, free from the pressures of poverty or early marriage, and discover who they want to become.

A Place to Call Home

The Veerni Institute is more than a school; it’s a family. Each girl has her own bed, her own space, and people who care deeply about her wellbeing. Our matrons and staff create a warm, nurturing environment where girls feel secure, valued, and able to thrive. Meals are shared, laughter fills the courtyards, and friendships blossom that last a lifetime.

Learning That Opens Doors

The girls attend one respected English-medium school in Jodhpur, travelling each day on Veerni’s school buses. They study a wide range of subjects including Arts, Science, and Commerce, and receive extra help in English and Maths when they need it. We make sure every girl has the confidence and skills to chase her ambitions, whether that means college, training, or a career of her choice.

Building Skills for a Modern World

Our bright computer lab hums with energy as girls learn essential digital skills. Technology classes open up a world of possibility, showing them that their futures can reach far beyond the boundaries of their villages.

Growing Body, Mind, and Spirit

At Veerni, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Yoga, sports, self-defence, and creative arts all play a part in daily life. Whether the girls are running on the field, painting a mural, or mastering a new yoga pose, they’re building strength, confidence, and joy in who they are.

Health and Happiness First

Our girls receive regular health checks, vaccinations, and ongoing care from our resident nurse. Nutrition sessions, hygiene workshops, and counselling help them stay healthy in body and mind. Every detail, from the food they eat to the friendships they form, is designed to help them grow strong and self-assured.

Breaking Barriers, Shaping Futures

Many of our students are the first in their families to complete secondary school. By offering free education, meals, and a safe place to live, and by working closely with parents to delay marriage until graduation, we are not just changing individual lives but transforming futures.

Beyond Graduation

Our support continues long after the girls finish school. We guide them toward college, vocational training, or employment, and many return as mentors to inspire the next generation. They become teachers, nurses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, proof that when girls are given the chance, they change the world around them.

Since opening our doors in 2005, the Veerni Institute has grown into a vibrant community of learning, laughter, and hope. Every girl who joins us is a reminder that education doesn’t just build knowledge, it builds possibility.

Our new building

Demand to enrol in the Veerni program is growing, yet safe accommodation remains out of reach for many girls. In response, we have created a permanent home, one that goes beyond a traditional school, providing safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.

The Veerni Institute will embody our commitment to empowering young women. Through education, mentorship, and holistic development, it will help remove barriers and enable every girl to thrive.

In 2024, we secured land in a strategic location that balances safety, accessibility, and a quiet, focused learning environment.

Designed as a ground-plus-two-floor campus, the institute will host up to 200 girls while also serving the wider community through outreach programs. Spread across 37,155 sq. ft., the campus will include dormitories, dining and kitchen facilities, classrooms, computer and science labs, a library, arts spaces, a health centre, sports facilities, and administrative offices, each thoughtfully planned to support growth and well-being.

Beyond the campus, technology-driven outreach, health initiatives, remedial classes for dropouts, and a skill development centre for grades 10–12 will expand our impact. A dedicated sports academy will further promote holistic development.

This initiative will also benefit the local community by creating employment opportunities and strengthening economic resilience.

Together, this permanent home will serve as a foundation for education, opportunity, and lasting community impact.

  • Reception and administrative offices
  • Counselling and staff rooms
  • Classrooms, labs, and library
  • Clinic and sick room
  • Kitchen and dining hall
  • Parents’ meeting room
  • Dormitories and warden rooms
  • Toilets and bathrooms
  • Recreational areas
  • Sick rooms and storage
  • Dormitory, staff rooms, and shared facilities
  • Recreational space
  • Sports ground and parking

Sketch

April 2024 - Land Blessing

June 2024 - Picnic Celebration

October 2024 - Foundations

Feb 2025 - 1st floor

Nov 2024 - Water Tank

Nov 2025 - 2nd floor

April 2026

April 2026