Meraki
Empowers underprivileged parents, fostering learning at home and school through community engagement, workshops, and technology, enhancing children's education and family bonds
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Indirapuram, Uttar Pradesh
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Since
2015
Meraki, a social impact initiative, collaborates with parents from underprivileged backgrounds, empowering them to enhance their involvement in their Read morechildren's learning at home and school. The genesis of Meraki stems from the diverse experiences of parents who haven't experienced formal education themselves, yet strive to chart a different life trajectory for their offspring. Meraki's influence extends to 800 parents, involving 5000 hours of community engagement, 90 school workshops, and home-based activities in underserved areas of Delhi. Its approach entails a multifaceted strategy encompassing content, training, and technology, addressing three pivotal elements: alleviating parental stress, fostering essential life skills in youngsters, and nurturing responsive parent-child bonds. Collectively, these layers form a cohesive solution to enhance relationships and child development outcomes within low-income households. Its focus lies on elevating educational quality in India by supporting caregivers in economically challenged communities, consequently ameliorating the prospects of unprepared and disadvantaged school entrants.
Cause Area
Programs
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Technology Intervention
Through its tailored technology intervention, the organisation employs a custom-designed Bot to establish sustained engagement and assistance for parents. This automated tool also serves as a reminder for various activities. Leveraging technology, Meraki extends its reach to parents who may not possess reading skills, yet can actively participate through voice-guided interactions. This advanced layer of intervention is characterized by its technological intricacy and significance.
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Content Programme
The organisation offers interactive and engaging content designed to facilitate meaningful communication between parents and children. This content is distributed in the form of accessible kits during workshops, comprising relatable stories and activities. Leveraging technology, voice-guided activities enhance accessibility and engagement, exemplifying their "Roko, Socho, Badlo" principle.
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Training Programme
The organisation's training workshops offer practical, interactive sessions for parents, empowering them to effectively engage with both the content provided and their children. Parents are equipped with techniques to enhance meaningful conversations with their children and implement impactful home-based activities. Furthermore, in-person home visits provide Meraki with the opportunity to gain a personalized understanding of each family's unique challenges, ensuring a tailored and empathetic approach.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AADCF1233A
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Registration ID
U74999UP2017NPL094048
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VO ID / Darpan ID
UP/2021/0280499
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12A
AADCF1233AE20219
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80G
AADCF1233AF20217
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00027622
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)