ENABLE. EQUIP. EMPOWER. These three words encapsulate the impact Dream a Dream seeks to make in the lives of young people through life skills. We enable them by providing opportunities, equip them with skills and knowledge, and empower them to thrive in the 21st Century. Donate today and raise funds and give 200 young people a #ChanceToThrive in our programmes for one year. Help us ENABLE, EQUIP, and EMPOWER our young people by raising $10,000.
Over 80 million children are out of school in India. More than 50% of those in school will not complete it. Life offers few chances to these young adults, caught in a web of poverty, despair, neglect and lack of skills. It is these skills and abilities, inculcated in childhood, that make us successful as adults. They help people build a meaningful life and become productive members of the society. Young people from vulnerable backgrounds don't get opportunities for developing Life Skills.
Dream A Dream's life skills education empowers young people with the skills necessary for a better life. We partner with 25 schools across Bangalore and empower over 10,000 young people directly through life skills-based programs. These include: 1) interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication, negotiation and coping skills; 2) cognitive skills such as decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking; 3) creativity, confidence, self-awareness.
We are always looking to extend our program's reach and empower more young people. Moving forward, we hope to build an urgent voice for life skills on a broader scale, build evidence for our work in India, and build a supportive community for our young people. Our goal for this year is to impact over 100,000 young people as we expand our programs. In addition to continuing innovation in the field, we have also expanded our focus to the creating change within our governments.
