PHBB's fourth international team traveled for the first time in July 2016 to Lucknow, India. The trip served as a way to form partnerships with contacts in India. While there, the team provided health education in local schools via the Sesame Street campaign. They conducted 30-minute interactive lessons related to sanitation and hygiene in 17 different schools. 

In 2018, a team traveled to Varanasi, India and developed a partnership with Southpoint School and Men's Action to Stop Violence against Women (MASVAW). The team also visited Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Malaviya for Peace Research as well as the BHU Institute of Medical Sciences. The first trip included a needs assessment, which was conducted through our handwashing and oral hygiene workshop for children at the South Point School. We also interviewed 26 participants at the school and in the community in order to assess the health disparities that were present. Community members were asked about medical and mental health issues, and access to health facilities. With the interviews and our needs assessment, it was concluded that the second intervention should focus on diet and nutrition among younger children. During our 2018 trip, we also had the opportunity to develop a partnership with Men’s Action for Stopping Violence Against Women (MASVAW), where we discussed how community members were developing ideas that could help prevent violence against women.  

For our January 2020 trip to India, workshops and materials on nutrition and first aid have been developed for both students and their parents discussing essential information. Other workshop ideas that are currently being developed include First Aid and Oral Rehydration Therapy for both students and parents. We hope to continue developing our partnership with the Banaras Hindu University’s Telemedicine Department in order to organize a medical supply drive.

​The India Project is planning on focusing on strengthening their cultural competency and teamwork skills this upcoming semester (Fall 2021) to facilitate efficient communication with each other and the partner community for future work. Last semester the project created an online presentation relating to nutrition for the students at Southpoint School and the team is hoping to make more. The project is also planning on holding a fundraiser for APPEAR India which supports Southpoint students especially in the time of COVID-19 when education opportunities are impacted. A pen pals program and Zoom calls with Southpoint students are also potential projects for the team. 

In 2024 the India team traveled to Varanasi, India to deliver a variety of workshops surrounding First Aid Response, Stress Management, and Peer Relationships. The India Project is excited for a new semester and finding ways to support the partner community and expand their skills.