Korou Education Foundation

We are over in East Phungreitang, right near the old District Hospital in Ukhrul. It’s a beautiful part of Manipur, though it can get a bit cold in the winters. Being near the old hospital means people find us pretty easily. We focus on education because we saw a need for it here in Ukhrul. It’s not a big fancy school or a college. We are more like a support center. We have books and some space for students to sit and study. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded, especially after school hours. We don’t have much in the way of funding, so we make do with what we have. Most of our furniture is second-hand and the walls could probably use a new coat of paint. But the kids don’t seem to mind. They come here because it’s a quiet place to learn. We try to help them with their lessons or whatever else they’re struggling with. The staff here are just local people who care about how the kids are doing. We don’t have big titles or offices. We just sit together and work. It’s a simple life but it feels good to see a student finally understand a tough subject. We’ve been here for a while and we plan to stay as long as we’re needed. It’s just how we do things in East Phungreitang. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to use candles to finish up the paperwork. It’s not ideal, but we make it work. The old hospital building is a good landmark, so no one gets lost.