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No one has the right to be happy by themselves.

That was the life motto of Father Frans Schlooz (1912-1998). This Salesian missionary from Venlo dedicated over sixty years of his life to the poorest of the poor in southern India. To provide them with a better future, he established schools, laid the foundation for homes for orphaned and abandoned children, and devoted himself to a shelter for lepers who, ostracized from society, found safety and care in a closed environment. Additionally, he was the driving force behind many other medical and social projects.

Pater Schlooz Foundation

Father Schlooz was a visionary ’entrepreneur’ who achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal resources. To financially support his initiatives, a special fund was established in 1959, followed by the creation of the Pater Schlooz Foundation in 1970. After Father Schlooz’s passing in 1998, local Salesians who followed in his footsteps continued his projects. The Pater Schlooz Foundation remains committed to providing financial support for these initiatives.

Tamil Nadu, the state where the Pater Schlooz Foundation operates, faces extreme poverty. For the dalits – the so-called ‘untouchables’ – in rural areas, access to quality education, food, and healthcare is not a given.

Our promise Of every donated euro, at least 99 cents go directly to projects in India

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What we do

The Pater Schlooz Foundation supports relatively small-scale projects that deliver the highest social return across 6 categories:

Education

Medical care

Housing

Social guidance

Agriculture/food supply

Microfinance

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From every donated euro, at least 99 cents goes directly to projects in India.