Education India Project #63993

SEND HUNDRED GOA SLUM GIRLS TO SCHOOL FOR A YEAR

by El Shaddai Charitable Trust

Project Report | Jul 6, 2026
Supporting Girls to Stay in School

By Julia Matthew | Managing Director

Dear Donor,

Thanks to your generous support, our 15 slum learning centres in Goa continue to provide education, nutrition, and a safe environment for children from vulnerable communities. Your partnership ensures that poverty and hunger do not prevent children from learning, growing, and building brighter futures.

We are pleased to report that all slum schools are operating successfully and currently serve more than 200 children with 70% of girls. On June 8, 2026, we welcomed students back for the new academic year, along with many newly enrolled children eager to begin their educational journey. Our slum schools provide an essential bridge for children who have dropped out of school or have never been enrolled in formal education. Through dedicated teachers and structured learning, students strengthen their academic skills, develop positive social behaviour, and gain the confidence needed to transition into mainstream education.

Beyond academics, the centres offer a safe and supportive space where children can learn with dignity. Many of our children live in overcrowded homes with limited electricity and no quiet place to study. At our slum schools, they have access to well-lit classrooms, caring teachers, and an environment where they can complete homework, ask questions, and focus on their education.

Early marriage continues to threaten the education and future opportunities of many girls in underserved communities. Remaining in school is one of the strongest protective factors against child marriage, giving girls greater opportunities to pursue higher education, meaningful employment, and independent futures. Our project addresses this challenge by combining education sponsorship, mentoring, leadership development, and community awareness. We work closely with families and local leaders to promote the value of girls' education and encourage long-term social change.

With your support, more girls are staying in school, building confidence, and gaining the skills they need to make informed choices about their futures. As we begin this new academic year, we remain committed to ensuring that every child has access to quality education and a safe place to learn. Continued support is essential to sustain the operation of our 15 learning centers and expand opportunities for children who are still waiting for a chance to attend school.

Every contribution helps provide educational resources, dedicated teachers, safe learning spaces, and hope for girls who need it most. Thank you for standing with us and believing in the potential of every child. Your generosity is helping transform lives by making education accessible, protecting vulnerable girls, and creating opportunities for children across Goa to build brighter futures.

Thank you

With Gratitude!

El Shaddai family

Links:

https://www.childrescue.net

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Mar 17, 2026
Every Step to School, A Step Toward Freedom

By Julia Matthew | Managing Director

Dear friend,

It starts with something as simple and as profound as the sight of a young girl walking to school. Her school bag slung over one shoulder, hope in her eyes, ready to discover a world beyond her village. At El Shaddai, the empowerment of women and girls is at the heart of our mission. Through our various initiatives, we strive to create safe spaces, educational opportunities, and holistic support systems for vulnerable and underprivileged girls.

We know that education is the most powerful way to break the cycle of early marriage. By keeping girls in school, we give them the chance to dream, grow, and shape their own futures. Bavya’s (name changed) return to education began with one such conversation. One of our outreach workers believed in her potential, helped her to get enrolled in our home and start learning again in our school.

Like Bavya over the past year, girls across the slums area have returned to classrooms with bright smiles and renewed energy. They are learning, exploring, and discovering the strength within themselves to make choices that can transform their lives. With mentorship, life skills, and supportive school environments, these girls are gaining the confidence to pursue their dreams and imagine a future filled with possibilities.

Your partnership is helping educate girls, strengthen communities, and create lasting change in Goa. Thank you for believing in them and walking this journey with us. Your continued support can help more girls from remote villages of Goa access education and build brighter futures.

Every step these girls take in school is a step toward breaking cycles of poverty and early marriage. Watching them grow, learn, and embrace their potential is a constant reminder of the power of education to transform lives, communities, and the future of Goa.

El Shaddai family!

Links:

https://www.childrescue.net/

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Nov 19, 2025
Hope blooms in slums with the seeds of education

By Julia Matthew | Managing Director

Dear Patron,

There is a growing awareness and concern in Goa where the girls in slums lack access to stable, dignified economic opportunities. Poverty, lack of alternatives, and limited social protection drive many into high-risk situations such as trafficking and vulnerability. The unseen burden of trauma, stress, and lack of safe spaces can stunt growth, ambition, and self-worth, which results in abuse and health issues.

For girls, poor sanitation can mean health risks (infections, hygiene difficulties) and even barriers to education. The general lack of sanitation is a strong risk factor.

With the El Shaddai Education Programme, hundred girls from slums and the streets of Goa are able to attend school this year by enrolling them in El Shaddai schools and slum schools. It will protect them from child labour and early marriage, strengthen their sense of self-worth, and open doors to further learning. As these girls grow into empowered women, they uplift their families, influence their communities, and inspire future generations to value education and confidence in themself. They are currently enrolled in basic maths and English to perform well in class, and absenteeism will be minimised, which will give them the opportunity to join High School. Teachers are provided with training in teaching methodology.

We are committed to providing these hundred girls with opportunities that will empower them to identify their priorities and foster their personal and academic growth. The project provides them with sanitary pads, textbooks, uniforms, and other learning materials to prevent students from being lured by the lack of them.

We aspire to break the circle of exclusion and vulnerability. They will have greater personal power and independence.

With your valued support, we can advance our project and extend its positive impact. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing commitment to our cause. Together, we can build a safer, more secure, and brighter future.

With gratitude,

El Shaddai family

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