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Vachan Singh Bhandari was born in Bareth, a remote village in the then District (Pauri) Garhwal which later came in Chamoli District of Uttar Pradesh (Now in District Rudraprayag of Uttarakhand). The people blamed Vachan for 'eating up' his father because his father had died even before his birth. He was growing up in such a situation where people accused him for every mishap and trouble that came in the family. When he was 4 years old, his older brother who was 8 years, was swept in the mountain river and died while he was trying to cross the river. The family and people of the village blamed him all the more. Time passed, and he turned 12. He was growing in such an environment which was discouraging his confidence.
Vachan finally decided to run away from his village and change his 'fate.' The day arrived and he ran away from his village without letting anyone know.
He spent the night at a temple. Next morning he met a person who happened to be a teacher in a government school. Vachan shared his desire of studying further. The teacher took him in his home. He promised Vachan to educate him.
As the days passed, Vachan noticed that the teacher had an extremely loving and caring heart. One day, Vachan fell so sick that he was about to die. It was then that this teacher served Vachan unconditionally. The teacher had something remarkable that caught Vachan's attention. He served him day and night with love and care.
The teacher made an immense IMPRINT on Vachan's life that changed the course of his further journey. He started to grow in intelligence and God blessed him with wisdom and understanding. While he lived with the teacher, he did not forget his own people. He continued to feel for the other children of the mountains who lacked opportunities for a good learning. He had a deep desire for helping the other children with quality learning.
Years passed, Vachan grew in God's favour and plan. Time had come for him to do something for his own people. It was in 1982. Prem Pathshala, school for the needy and poor children of the displaced people from Garhwal living in Tongiya, Gumaniwala, Rishikesh was started with the aim of providing opportunities of good education.
Later in the year a few respectable people from the community approached Vachan to start an English medium school for their children as well seeing his dedication and devotion towards the children.
In the year 1990, AGAPE ACADEMY now known as AGAPE MISSION SCHOOL was established to bring the best of education for the children of Rishikesh.
Vachan always remembered the unconditional love and service of the teacher in his life. The Imprint that he had by the teacher in his life had transformed him completely. A verse from the Bible became the driving force of his life and also the motto of AGAPE MISSION SCHOOL which is "By Love Serve One Another." Galatians 5:13
It has been twenty five years since Agape Mission School entered the portal of education but still feels that this is just the beginning and a lot has to be done to bring a transformation in our world.
We will continue to value each student as an individual. In Agape, we will continue to develop all aspects of their personhood with excellence according to God's highest purpose. This is the kind of education that can change them and then change their world through them.
We enjoy the intimacy of being a small school; consequently. we are able to nurture strong bonds between our students and our teachers. However, we are able to provide academic, athletic, and best of co-curricular resources that are truly "big school."
We will always remember the IMPRINT on our Founder's life by one teacher. Teachers make the difference! We will continue doing it!
Vikrant Bhandari
