Our Mission:

Our vision is to provide high quality education to underprivileged children to break the bondages of poverty, injustice and social discrimination.

Poverty & Education:

A cycle of oppression

Over 100 million children in India live in extreme poverty, ⅓ of all poor children in the world. They were born into a cycle of injustice and social discrimination. Girls, especially have very few choices. They are at-risk of sex trafficking, forced child labor and adolescent marriage.

Schools for the marginalized poor, when they do exist, are rudimentary and often struggle to get the resources they need.

We have an audacious plan.

Over the next decade, together, we can establish ten world-class academies. In a generation, the education system for impoverished children in India will be transformed.

Radical Transparency for a Radical Solution

Our partners go through a rigorous due diligence process with our on-site Partner Coordinator, along with oversight from our US-based staff. The required audit includes financial statements, legal documentation, strategic plans and leadership profiles.

The Education Advisory Council developed a Core Competencies framework for regular impact measurement of teachers and schools.

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Bloom India’s Education Programs

Bloom Central School

  • K-12, 800 students, 138 are displaced children
  • Lower to working class families, some students in residential program are orphaned.
  • Our 2022 goal is to focus on expanding the STEM program

Bloom Mercy School

  • K-10, 425 students 
  • Mostly first generation learners
  • 2022 goal: Focusing on expanding PreK and Kindergarten & finishing renovations for the updated kitchen for school meal program

The Darsha Academy

  • 40 students, Pre-University Course (PUC) that prepares resilient young women for leadership and community transformation through education and character development. 
  • Darsha focuses on STEM-based curriculum, to prepare young women for studying in a math- and science-focused university.

Bloom Graduates

  • 60 high-potential students are in higher education programs, fully scholarshipped by Bloom India.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Our Team

Dennis Mathew

Staff

Samuel Raju,
Head of India Operations

Elizabeth Mathew,
Director of Operations

Becky Wainwright,
Director of Development and Communications

Board of Directors

Jon George, MD

Interventional Cardiologist at Pennsylvania Hospital and Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Jocelyn Kuryan, MD

Ophthalmologist, Partner, TriCentury EyeCare

Robin John

Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, Eventide Asset Management

Johnson (Ben) Parayil

Assurance Partner, EY

John Kuryan, MD

Allergist, Managing Partner, Allergy & Asthma Care

2020 Annual Report

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2021 Annual Report

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Download 990 Forms: 2021 | 2020 | 2019

Our History

Over the last 10 years, Dennis Mathew and a core team of other supporters and champions, have been raising awareness and  fundraising for important initiatives in India, primarily focused on rescuing women and children from sex trafficking and slavery. 

Through these efforts to provide restoration and rehabilitation, the team recognized that education was one of the keys to breaking the bondage of poverty, injustice, and social discrimination. However, many schools for the underprivileged in India are underfunded and lack the resources to provide true transformational learning. 

In the fall of 2019, they launched Bloom India with the vision to establish 10 schools in 10 years. Read More…

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Jon George, MD

Interventional Cardiologist at Pennsylvania Hospital and Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Jon lives in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and two children (ages 8 and 6). He works as a cardiologist and has been on several medical mission trips around the world including Haiti, Kenya, and most frequently to India. Jon is passionate about serving the underserved in healthcare, which has led to his involvement in various humanitarian projects. It is this passion that connected him to the mission and vision of Bloom India and he serves on the Advisory Board of the organization. In his free time, Jon loves to travel with his family and play sports with his children.

Jocelyn Kuryan, MD

Ophthalmologist, Partner, TriCentury EyeCare

Jocelyn works as an Ophthalmologist in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is a mother of three and a long-time advocate for women and children who have fallen victim to sex-trafficking in India. She believes that education means freedom for so many women and girls. Jocelyn has provided vision screenings on several medical trips to India. Besides performing specialty eye procedures, Jocelyn loves to spend time with her family and travel.

Robin John

Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, Eventide Asset Management

Robin John and his wife Jaunita were both born in India and have a heart for the people in India. Although Robin moved to the U.S. on his 8th birthday, he continues to stay closely connected to India. In 2008, Robin co-founded Eventide Asset Management, a values-based and socially responsible investment firm in the United States. Robin serves as CEO and Managing Partner at Eventide. Robin and the founders of Eventide are involved in supporting various schools around the world. Robin and Jaunita have 3 children: Olivia, Christian, and Gianna.

Johnson (Ben) Parayil

Assurance Partner, EY

Ben currently lives in Houston, TX, but is originally from NY. He graduated from the State University at Albany with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and minors in Business Administration and Economics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family & friends and traveling. Ben is a longtime friend of the co-founder of the Bloom Academy High School. He is passionate about education, especially for marginalized individuals. He is excited to serve on the Board of Bloom India and believes education is key to opening opportunities to drive sustainable changes for individuals, families and communities.

John Kuryan, MD

Allergist, Managing Partner, Allergy & Asthma Care

John works as a physician specializing in the management of allergies and asthma. He is a father of three and is a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan. He and his wife have been long-time volunteers with medical and educational projects in India. Recently, he helped steer Bloom India’s brand and creative identity initiative. John is passionate about the work of Bloom India because he firmly believes that we can help end the cycle of poverty, slavery and injustice through improved access to education and healthcare.