In the heart of rural India, a school opened in 2012 now stands as a testament to what focused humanitarian effort can achieve. Today, it educates 90 girls from the lowest castes- children for whom access to schooling remains a hard-won daily victory.
Recently, two physicians, Dr. Stéphanie Guillaume and Dr. Emma Zeghdar, conducted comprehensive medical check-ups for every student. The verdict: all are in good health. Each girl now possesses her own medical record, a document made possible by the meticulous assistance of Stéphanie Pérard.
The school’s library received a vibrant makeover, its walls newly painted in fresh colors by Angy Esposito and Pascale Leclerc - a creative project that has delighted students and staff alike.
Two current students were honored with awards from India’s Ministry of Education, a moment of institutional pride. Two alumni returned to share their journeys: both are now training to become nurses.
In a particularly poignant scene, an 8-year-old student named Radhika received a custom-fitted prosthetic leg. She had lost her own limb at age 3. The prosthesis was designed and delivered through collaboration between Dr. Bertrand Tourret Couderc, an orthopedic surgeon based in Marseille, France; President Martine Ackermann; Dr. Stéphanie Guillaume; and local partners Ramesh Paliwal and Ganshyam. Radhika’s smile since that day, observers note, captures the mission’s core purpose.
The initiative operates under the banner of Child Care Monaco, concluding its 2025 mission in India. Its message is clear: beyond material donations lie faces, stories, and shared commitment. As the school’s leaders affirm, education changes everything.
Photo credits: Child CARE Monaco Instagram