The story behind a school changing the lives of children in India.
Mountains to Cross tells the story of Dr. Abraham George’s journey from entrepreneur to humanitarian, and the founding of Shanti Bhavan, a boarding school helping children break the cycle of generational poverty through education.
Every child deserves the same chance. That’s what we make possible at Shanti Bhavan.
Your gift supports children from early childhood to college and beyond, and powers a model designed to break the cycle of poverty, completely. If you believe in long-term investment over quick fixes, you’re in the right place.
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Shanti Bhavan graduate Shilpa Raj joins Kelly Clarkson to share the powerful story behind the school that helped transform her life.
Nearly ten years ago, the world first met Shilpa in Netflix’s Daughters of Destiny. Today, she stands as a powerful example of the kind of future Dr. George’s vision was designed to make possible.
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If you discovered Shanti Bhavan through The Kelly Clarkson Show, welcome!
You can support the students and the mission featured in the segment by making a donation, sponsoring a child, attending one of our Galas in London or Toronto, or purchasing Mountains to Cross.
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The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Road to
For nearly three decades, Shanti Bhavan has been working to break the cycle of poverty through education.
Founded by Dr. Abraham George in 1997, the school provides free, world-class education and holistic care to children from some of India’s most marginalized communities. Students arrive as young as four years old and grow up in a residential environment where education, mentorship, and opportunity shape their futures.
Graduates go on to establish professional careers and become primary income earners, reshaping their families' futures.
1997 – Dr. Abraham George establishes Shanti Bhavan
2008 – First graduating class completes the program
2017 – Daughters of Destiny docu-series premieres on Netflix
2024 – Shanti Bhavan 2 Opens
2026 – Mountains to Cross publication
2026 – Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show
The story of Shanti Bhavan has reached audiences across the world. From the Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny to the publication of Mountains to Cross, Dr. George’s memoir about the journey that began with a simple but ambitious idea: that education could change the trajectory of an entire generation.
Today, that journey continues to unfold…
Shanti Bhavan’s work is now being shared with new audiences through The Kelly Clarkson Show, bringing the story of the school — and the students whose lives it has transformed — to viewers across the country.
Mountains to Cross
Book highlights you don’t want to miss:
The inspiring story behind Shanti Bhavan and the lives it has transformed
Dr. Abraham George’s journey from corporate success to a life of service
All author proceeds support the students of Shanti Bhavan
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project is a registered nonprofit organization.
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Funds directly support educational programming, housing, meals, and student development.
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Yes. We welcome international sponsors.
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Yes. Many supporters contribute their time, skills, and networks to help advance Shanti Bhavan’s mission.
Some ways people help include:
Volunteering professional expertise
Donating books to schools or community groups
Sharing the story of Shanti Bhavan with others
If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact us at info@shantibhavanchildren.org