Penn State Schreyer Honors College

HOINA - Homes of the Indian Nation

Scholars during their HOINA experienceHOINA is a haven for abandoned, orphaned, abused, and handicapped children in South India. HOINA houses, feeds, clothes, and educates children from infancy to adulthood, providing medical care and training them for careers. HOINA's goal is to develop successful, productive, responsible members of society.

You may participate in a HOINA interest group during the academic year to produce a Web site, send packages, learn about India, and prepare for summer service or research at HOINA where you may work with Penn State distinguished alumna, Darlene Large, the founder of HOINA.

For more information, visit the HOINA Web site and check out the HOINA-SHC video. This video takes viewers on a photo journey of Scholars' experiences there.