Sachi G. Dastidar
Since 1990 Probini Foundation of New York, founded by the Sachi G.
& Shefali S. Dastidar of New York, has been helping the poor and the
orphaned in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of Assam, Mizoram and West Bengal receive
education. Now Probini helps education in over 30 schools and orphanages. Most of
the children receiving help fall into poorest of the poor of Third World
nations — sometimes families earning no more than $25 dollars per month for a family of
three generations of 8 to 10 individuals. Yet those families are hungry for education.
Once given
education most students finish schools, and have become productive members of
the society. The areas these institutions are located, after Probini’s help,
have come be looked as sources of empowerment for the poor, including minority
and women.
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Probini is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations
are tax deductible.
First Project: Comilla Boys Orphanage
First Fundraising in 1991 by Selling Tea, Flower and Food In Queens, New York City
First Fundraiser with, from left, Mrs. Sarkar, Dr. Shefali S Dastidar, and Joyeeta
Dr. Kusumita Pedersen, left, and Mrs. Purabi Nandi at a Queens New Year Fundraising
Second Fundraising, from left Aunt Mashi, Mrs. Swapna Mukherji, Dr. Shefali S Dastidar, Mr. Bhattacharya (Above)
Our Probini Committee in Late 1990s (Below)

First Building Project
Mahilara Mott Nihar Kana Bhaktabash & Bidyaloi School, Bangladesh:
Probini has built the School (on right) and Providing Teachers. Pic: Opening of the Building
Probini has built the School (on right) and Providing Teachers. Pic: Opening of the Building

Bhumi or Bhit Puja: Laying of Foundation by Poor Resitdents
Karasole Village - of Bengali tribe of Sabar and Lodha tribe - School Students, Faculty, Parents and visitors Drs. Sachi G & Shefali S Dastidar
Tuichawng, Mizoram, School under Construction after Probini's Help
Mizoram School Students, Faculty and guest S G Dastidar
Probini is Providing Teachers
Gopalganj, Bangladesh
Probini is Building a Girls' Dormitory
Purokonda Orphanage of Oppressed-Caste Peoples, West Bengal, India:
Probini is Providing Teachers. It is in Bankura District of West Bengal State in eastern India. It is run by Purbanchal Ananda Foundation, and directed by Arindam Banerjee. In 2021 Purbanchl also ran many other projects, including briddhasram (home for senior citizens), homeless shelter, etc.
AndharManik Girls' High School, Bagerhat, Bangladesh:
Probini has built the Dormitory
New School Building after Probini Work
New Probini Dorm (Hostel) with 25 Resident Students
Probini Donor's List
Bankura, West Bengal State, India

Probini is Providing Teachers. It is in Bankura District of West Bengal State in eastern India. It is run by Purbanchal Ananda Foundation, and directed by Arindam Banerjee. In 2021 Purbanchl also ran many other projects, including briddhasram (home for senior citizens), homeless shelter, etc.
Probini has built the Dormitory
Probini is rebuilding Tornado-destroyed School and Hostel, and Providing Teachers