Shalom Academy

Much of Northeast India is torn by unrest. There is no peace: 
Politically, Socially, Economically, Especially Spiritually. Even the church is nominal at best with no clear message of “Good News” and God’s peace to those in need. Jehovah Shalom – one of the many names of God. Shalom – PEACE. With a desire to have a haven, a place of refuge, and a place of peace for the children, Shalom Academy was born. Location – Shalom Academy is situated in the beautiful foothills of the Himalaya Mountain State of Manipur, in Northeast India. Manipur is 1.5 hours by air from the city of Calcutta. Motbung, where Shalom is located, is a major center in the region for trade and education. The major ethnic groups here: Thadou Kuki, Meitei, and Nepalese. The Meitei and Nepalese are Hindu in background. The Bible is taught daily as Moral Science, and Jesus is proclaimed as the only God. Children hear daily of His saving work in chapel.

Currently Shalom Academy is licensed through the 12th class/grade. Upgrades on existing buildings need to take place, plus additional classrooms need to be built to accommodate the higher classes. Another goal is to build a dormitory as this would help bring in students from the surrounding countryside. Many students desire to attend Shalom, but due to financial burdens, or distance problems, they cannot come. With a dormitory, many could be housed with house parents and receive a good education and spiritual training. We estimate the cost of constructing a new classroom/dormer building at $30,000.