NGOs That Are Inspiring Child Education in India

Child education is the need of the hour and some nonprofits are doing outstanding work in providing quality education to underprivileged kids and helping them escape the cycle of poverty.

India has made considerable progress in primary and secondary education since gaining independence from British domination in 1947. However, there are a number of stumbling blocks on the road to universal schooling. The dropout rate was high in countries with limited resources, such as India. There isn’t enough cash, physical infrastructure, or competent instructors to go around. Although India spends just under 3% of its GDP on schools against the national average of 6%, it has failed to meet this standard since 1968.

To provide good education to every eligible youngster, India will require a significant mobilization and collaboration between the government and the private and social sectors.

While the government must do more, several organizations in India have been addressing education shortcomings. We’ve compiled a list of ten Indian NGOs that are spearheading the education revolution.

Here are 10 NGOs in India that are inspiring quality education for underprivileged children in India.

1. Pratham

Pratham is a Mumbai-based NGO that was founded in 1994 by Dr. Madhav Chavan and Mr. Deepak Kapur. It is one of the largest NGOs in India, working in over 20 states across the country. Pratham’s focus is on primary child education, with the goal of ensuring that all children in India receive an elementary education. The organization has been extremely successful, with over 95% of Pratham’s students reaching grade 5.

2. Teach for India

Teach for India is a national NGO that was founded in 2008 by two alumni of Teach For America – Aamer Baig and Shaheen Mistri. The organization’s mission is to end educational inequity in India and promote child education. Teach for India recruits top college graduates and professionals to teach for two years in underprivileged schools across the country.

3. Shiksha

Shiksha is an NGO that was founded in 2001 by Pavan Sukhdev and Vandana Shiva. The organization’s mission is to promote education as a tool for socio-economic transformation in India. Shiksha has developed a number of innovative programs, such as the Shiksha Bachao Andolan (campaign to save education) and the Shiksha Ratna Awards (recognition program for excellence in education).

4. Room to Read

Room to Read is an international NGO that was founded in 1999 by John Wood. The organization’s mission is to promote literacy and gender equality in education by building libraries and schools in rural areas of Asia and Africa. Room to Read has established programs in over 10 countries, with a focus on South Asia and East Africa.

5. Aakar Patel Charitable Trust

The Aakar Patel Charitable Trust is an Ahmedabad-based NGO that was founded in 2006 by Aakar Patel. The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of education for underprivileged children in India. The trust has developed a number of innovative programs, such as the ‘Aakar’ scholarship program and the ‘Aakar’ teacher training program.

6. Praktan

Praktan is a Kolkata-based NGO that was founded in 2007 by Dr. Sohini Banerjee. The organization’s mission is to promote creativity and critical thinking in children from underprivileged backgrounds. Praktan has developed a number of innovative programs, such as the ‘Praktan Superstars’ program and the ‘Praktan Pathshala’ program.

7. Learning Links Foundation

The Learning Links Foundation is a national NGO that was founded in 1993 by Dr. Kiran Bir Sethi. The organization’s mission is to promote creativity and problem-solving skills in children from underprivileged backgrounds. The foundation has developed a number of innovative programs, such as the ‘Rajasthan Creative Problem Solving Program’ and the ‘Design for Change’ program.

8. Nanhi Kali

Nanhi Kali is a national NGO that was founded in 1996 by Mrinalini Kamath. The organization’s mission is to promote education and empowerment of girls from underprivileged backgrounds. Nanhi Kali has centers across the country, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

9. India Literacy Project

The India Literacy Project is a national NGO that was founded in 2006 by Preeti Sharma Menon and Amit Sengupta. The organization’s mission is to promote literacy and education for marginalized communities in India. The project has developed a number of innovative programs, such as the ‘Mobile Library’ program and the ‘Anganwadi’ program.

10. Shikshantar – An Institute for Learning

Shikshantar – An Institute for Learning is a national NGO that was founded by Dr. M.P. Parameswaran and Bindu Sehgal in 1988. The organization’s mission is to promote participatory community development through education and learning centers across India, with the goal of encouraging creative thinking, self-reliance and sustainability among rural communities.

There are many inspiring NGOs working in India to improve education for underprivileged children. In this blog, I’ve just highlighted 10 of these organizations. These NGOs are doing amazing work in promoting creativity, critical thinking and literacy among children from deprived backgrounds. I hope that this blog will inspire more people to get involved in supporting these important initiatives.

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