About.

Barefoot College provides basic services and solutions to problems in rural communities with the objective of making them self-sufficient and sustainable. 

These ‘Barefoot solutions’ can be broadly categorized into the delivery of Solar Electrification, Clean Water, Education, Livelihood Development, and Activism. 

With a geographic focus on the Least Developed Countries, we believe strongly in Empowering Women as agents of sustainable change.

Key Stats.

Year founded

1972

Size of project site

3 hectares

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

People on site

400 - 150

Dry season

December to June

Wet season

July to November

Living Conditions.

Sleeping

  • private room
  • shared rooms

Vegetarian Food

  • over 80% locally sourced
  • communally cooked meals

Internet

  • fast: streaming video

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