Who We Are
Providing Education To Everyone is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation that was founded in 2012 by Jim Wideman and Yogi Shiva who together wanted to positively influence the lives of those living in the Delhi slums. PETE understands that education is a basic human right, and endeavors to make that a reality. PETE also supports the community by providing education and jobs for women who would otherwise have limited prospects.
St Louis, Missouri
Jim is the founder of this project. When he was young, his best friend died in a car accident in which Jim was driving. He survived this accident and his life changed. Now he's doing something good with this new life given to him by God. When Jim came to India, he met Shiva and together they started this organisation.
Jim's friends name was Pete.
R.I.P PETE
Before opening PETE, Shiva was operating a number of travel and entertainment companies, but found that he was unfulfilled doing this work. When he met Jim in 2011, the two decided to help the community by building a school in the slums of Babafaridpuri. Shiva has been the driving force of the NGO on the ground in Delhi, has opened 4 schools, and has developed a tour company with the majority of the proceeds going to the cause.
Lata has been teaching the young women of Kathputli Colony sewing, make-up and hairdressing since 2014. She lives close by with her husband and 3 children. Without her income, her family would not survive on her husbands income alone. Through her teaching she empowers women within the community to learn a trade to help support themselves and their families.
Childrens Teacher
Caretaker at Nirvan