Based on the success of GPI’s 325,000 square foot Charity City outside of Hyderabad, India—a Charity City is designed as a multi-purpose facility that incorporates a large capacity orphanage and school to house up to 1,000 children. It also contains a separate training center to house and train widows who are completing training as Little Teresa’s.
The construction and operation of these cities also provides stimulus to local economies and employment/volunteer opportunities with the alliances of other organizations. The charity city concept also helps build trust and grassroots allegiance with locals as GPI reaches out to local leaders to embrace peace and cooperation.
Following the model of “teaching a man to fish” GPI’s Charity Cities are adaptable to country, terrain, and culture. The programming at the “cities” will always contain a full compliment of education, adult education and vocational training. An emphasis on micro-entrepreneurship is emphasized as well. Each city will endeavor to be as self-sufficient as possible with an emphasis on clean water initiatives and agriculture.GPI is seeking host communities and donors that can underwrite the cost of land acquisition, construction, and programming.
Numerous dignitaries in the past have visited the Charity City model in Hyderabad and have testified to its uniqueness, cost effectiveness, and success in rescuing precious lives and preparing people for productive lives.
GPI’s Charity City in Hyderabad India is a multi-purpose; 325,000 square foot facility that was designed to serve orphans, widows, and train poorest of the poor in job and life skills that can support them. GPI’s intent is to replicate this model facility and the job and life skills programs in divers countries and cultures around the world.