NGOs rejuvenating education in India
India has four NGOs for every 1,000 people in the urban areas, and 2.3 NGOs for every 1,000 people in rural areas. The importance and impact of these organization in various spheres are on the rise. The development sector has been given an impetus with the Companies Act 2013 laying down guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility. Credibility and potency have become essential features in the sector. We have curated a list of amazing education NGOs which are driving the change in the education sector.
1. Make A Difference (MAD)
Ideated by six passionate friends in Kochi , this youth-driven organization registered as a nonprofit in 2006. Currently, the organization works with 3,400 children in 23 cities with the help of an impressive 3,800 strong volunteer base. It strives to ensure that even the most vulnerable children in shelters are able to realize their dreams and break the vicious circle of poverty, through its interventions which Empower Children, Improve the Ecosystem, and Enable the Sector. Volunteers provide educational and mentoring support, and help build the children’s emotional health.
2. Teach for India (TFI)
Shaheen Mistri’s, the founder of TFI, believes that only a people’s movement can ensure children’s quality education. Since 2009, TFI identifies and recruits bright candidates as fellows every year. Fellows commit to teaching low-income schools for two years. They enable the holistic development of students, and also make an impact on the school and community through their initiatives. At the end of two years, fellows are equipped with leadership skills and a deep understanding of the educational system. Today, alumni of the fellowship occupy positions of influence where they have the power to initiate macro level changes.
With a presence in 7 cities where 1,100 fellows are shaping the lives of 38,000 students, TFI is ensuring children receive education and at the same time building dynamic young leaders.
3. Pratham
It was established in 1995 to provide education to children in the slums of Mumbai. Today, it has grown in scope and reach with a focus on high quality, low cost, and replicable interventions which addresses the lapses in the education system. With a mission of ‘Every child in school and learning well,’ the organization has addressed several issues such as learning levels, dropout rates, child rights, and teacher training. Their programs focus on education, vocational training, technology, vulnerable children, and research and advocacy. Notably, it’s research and assessment unit publishes the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), which is the only annual source of data on children’s learning outcome in the country today. Know more about Pratham
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