'Holistic Development'for 300 Poor Kids in India

Greetings from IDEA Foundation!

IDEA study centers are located in 20 different localities in Pune and in Bhor.There are approximately 800 children attending these study centers after or before schools.

We use different teaching methods and conduct various programs for improving the academic performance of children in schools. We intervene using extracurricular activities and sports programs too.

The socioeconomic status of our children plays an important role in the effectiveness of our educational intervention at IDEA study centers. So we strictly follow a holistic approach and conduct frequent workshops for motivating children to stay focused in their studies. The children are already facing many social and emotional challenges. As most of the parents are illiterate they often lack warmth and sensitivity and fail to form solid, healthy relationships with their children. There is a general failure to focus on children's needs.

Lack of cognitive abilities is also a big issue in the case of many children. Many children are lagging behind in studies, but it is also important to encourage other skills required to make a living, so activities are planned to understand the skills which the child might be interested to develop in future.

IDEA social workers often have to work very closely with each child and their mothers to keep them on track. Mothers are also encouraged to attend awareness sessions on the importance of education and nutrition for children.

Our student motivation workshops aim to encourage children to understand their abilities and to set goals in life.  Children from high school participate in these workshops. We give them guidance and support to build lifelong social skills.

On behalf of IDEA, I would like to thank you for your generous donation. Your contribution makes it possible for us to help these children.