The project also included donating a school bus.
YouTube creator MrBeast has funded and showcased the construction of a new school building in India as part of a global education initiative documented in his latest viral video.
The video, titled I Built 10 Schools Around The World, was released on February 22, 2026, and follows projects across multiple countries, including India, Ghana, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States.
In India, the project focuses on a government school in Maharashtra that previously struggled with overcrowding, operating with only six classrooms serving more than 400 students.
MrBeast’s team constructed a new three-storey school building to expand learning space and improve conditions for pupils and teachers, according to footage shown in the video.
The project also included donating a school bus, reducing long daily walks that reportedly took some children more than an hour, particularly affecting girls travelling from nearby communities.
A teacher featured in the video expressed relief that students, especially girls, would now be able to attend school more safely, highlighting ongoing concerns around access and gender safety in rural areas.
Indian media outlets reported that the initiative upgraded an existing school rather than creating a completely new institution, clarifying questions circulating online about whether an entirely new school was built.
Across all ten locations, MrBeast said more than three million dollars was spent on construction and upgrades expected to benefit over 18,000 students in the coming years.
One of the largest investments took place in Ghana, where a dangerous school was demolished and replaced with safer buildings, alongside a well, kitchens, bathrooms and long-term free meal commitments.
Other projects included multi-storey classroom blocks, sports facilities, pedestrian bridges and an outdoor learning space designed for neurodivergent students in the United States.
The YouTube description credits partners including The Rockefeller Foundation, T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, Lowe’s and NGOs such as YUVA Unstoppable, reflecting the collaborative nature of the initiative.
MrBeast framed the video as a response to global education inequality, noting that more than 200 million children worldwide still lack access to safe schooling environments.
The video quickly attracted tens of millions of views within days, with audiences praising the scale of the work and describing the project as humanitarian impact rather than typical online content.
While the creator remains the public face of the initiative, the projects were delivered through partnerships with local organisations and construction teams rather than a solo effort.
For viewers asking whether he truly built a school in India, the answer is yes, although the work involved expanding and improving an existing Maharashtra school through coordinated funding and collaboration.
The project has sparked wider conversations among global audiences, including South Asian viewers, about philanthropy, influencer responsibility and how digital platforms can spotlight education challenges across developing regions.
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