Till date we have helped 350 under privileged children. They come from very challenging circumstances where their financial constraints are a hindrance to their education. Dropout rate is very high as there is a need to contribute to the family income. To sustain their education we provide free tuition, books, stationery, refreshment, mentoring, counseling, home visits and medical help. The focus of this project is to ensure continuity in their education and make them self reliant.
After working with almost 800 children since 2005, we have observed that the reality of their lives is very challenging. They live in extreme poverty,sometimes with a single or no parent. Most have alcoholic and abusive fathers.They live in very small rooms with no water and toilet facility.Older kids dropout (specially girls) to look after their siblings.Their daily survival forces them to quit studies and support the family income. They don't see any importance in education for a better future
Since they are first generation learners and do not have the finances to support their education, this project provides learning beyond the classroom. Also it provides a safe space to share their problems and learn to deal with their challenges. Career counseling workshops are held regularly to show them the importance of education and a brighter future. Also it helps us to understand their problems so that timely intervention can help avoid the reasons for dropping out of school.
Our aim is that every child who comes to Nai Disha gets at least a basic education and we hope some of them will go even further. We can see the future youth who will be educated and responsible citizens of the country and who would in turn make a difference to more lives.The children should have better job opportunities.To educate and empower a girl child as she is the fulcrum of the family. An educated girl is aware of the rights, government schemes,health and opportunities available for them.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
