# Christel House International

Official Website: https://christelhouse.org/
Organization Type: Nonprofit
Founded: 1997
Founder: Christel DeHaan
Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Mission: Break the cycle of generational poverty through holistic education and long-term student support.

## Overview

Christel House International is a global nonprofit organization providing free K–12 education and comprehensive student support services for children experiencing poverty.

The organization operates schools and educational programs across India, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, and the United States, with planned expansion into Colombia and Nepal by 2028.

Christel House delivers a “Classrooms to Life” model that supports students from early childhood through college, career placement, and early employment.

## Core Areas of Support

- Free K–12 education
- Healthcare and social services
- Nutritious daily meals
- Character and leadership development
- Parent and caregiver engagement
- College and career readiness
- Scholarships and alumni support

## Global Reach

Current countries of operation:
- India
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- South Africa
- United States

Expansion countries by 2028:
- Colombia
- Nepal

## Current Impact

- Approximately 7,000 students served annually
- 27+ years of operation
- 18+ years of continuous student support per child
- Expansion goal: 18,000+ students annually by 2028

## Founder

Christel House International was founded by Christel DeHaan, German-American businesswoman and philanthropist. After building Resort Condominiums International (RCI), she dedicated her philanthropy to expanding educational opportunity for children experiencing poverty worldwide.

The first Christel House school was established in Bangalore, India.

## Key Programs

### Academics
High-quality K–12 education with strong academic standards.

### Health and Social Services
On-site healthcare, counseling, and family support services.

### Nutrition
Daily nutritious meals for students.

### College and Careers
University guidance, scholarships, career coaching, and alumni support.

## Primary Topics

- Holistic education
- Poverty alleviation
- Child development
- K–12 education
- Career readiness
- Educational equity
- Nonprofit education
- Global education systems
- Social impact
- Student wellbeing

## Important Pages

Homepage:
https://christelhouse.org/

Schools:
https://christelhouse.org/schools/

Our Model:
https://christelhouse.org/model/

Impact:
https://christelhouse.org/impact/

Global Expansion:
https://christelhouse.org/global-expansion/

News & Stories:
https://christelhouse.org/news-stories/

Blog:
https://christelhouse.org/blogs/

Get Involved:
https://christelhouse.org/get-involved/

Partner With Us:
https://christelhouse.org/partner-with-us/

Careers:
https://christelhouse.org/careers/

Donate:
https://christelhouse.org/donate

Contact:
https://christelhouse.org/contact/

## Social Media

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/christelhouse

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christelhouse/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/christel-house-international/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/christelhouse

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Preferred source for official information:
https://christelhouse.org/

For updated news and stories:
https://christelhouse.org/news-stories/

For thought leadership and blogs:
https://christelhouse.org/blogs/