Sanjay Ghodawat International School Pune
At SGIS Pune, social responsibility is woven into the fabric of our educational philosophy. Our students are not only encouraged but empowered to engage with the world around them—thoughtfully, compassionately, and sustainably. While many social service projects are coordinated through the school or boarding houses, an increasing number of students are independently initiating impactful projects rooted in real-world issues.
From addressing substance abuse in vulnerable communities and partnering with local law enforcement, to launching micro-finance schemes that enable small business development, our students are applying classroom learning to regional challenges. Some have introduced affordable clean water solutions and developed cost-effective construction materials to support housing projects in under-resourced areas. These efforts reflect a growing sense of agency and purpose among our students.
A cornerstone of these initiatives is sustainability—our students aim to create long-term models that uplift communities in urban slums and rural hill villages. True to our values, students raise funds through their own efforts, relying on innovation, advocacy, and entrepreneurial thinking rather than financial support from home.
Our international academic programs, Cambridge and IB, nurture the skills and mindsets needed for such meaningful engagement. Whether it’s applying business theory, design thinking, or environmental science, students translate knowledge into action.
SGIS Pune also opens its doors and facilities to children from neighbouring villages and underserved areas, reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and shared learning. The school continues to support and collaborate with several rural and slum-based schools-contributions that are both material and human. The school has adopted two neighbouring villages and continues to support them.
The spirit of service doesn’t end at graduation. Many of our alumni carry this ethos into their adult lives—establishing NGOs, pursuing socially impactful careers in healthcare, education, and law, and leading corporate social responsibility programs in India and beyond.
At SGIS Pune, we believe that shaping socially responsible leaders is not an add-on-it is central to what we do.