Hamein Padhao Hamein Badhao

In India, the struggle of the poor starts from the time of their birth. The daily wage labourers, living in utter poverty and unable to find work in their villages, migrate to other metropolitan cities in search of livelihood. Children drop out of school to help sustain their families. Coronavirus pandemic has even worsened their situation. Vulnerable children suffered to a greater degree due to school closure. They have been unable to adjust to the situation due to the lack of tools and technology to attend online classes.

According to UNICEF, about 25% of children in India have no access to education. Education is a universal right and should be accessible to everyone if the nation is to succeed. India is one of the largest democracies in the world, with two-thirds of its population living in poverty.

Below are some of our findings based on surveys and interaction with children and their parents.

• Parents cannot afford quality education of their kids due to their low incomes.
• Due to their curriculum in Hindi, most of them were struggling to read in English.
• Lack of resources like smartphones, books, stationery.
• They also dream of becoming a doctor, engineer, army officer, etc.

Based on our findings and understanding the life of underprivileged communities, SFC has come up with the ambitious idea of Learning Centers. The overall objective will be the holistic development of those excluded children of the underprivileged communities and making them ready to compete in the market. The campaign is called “Hamein Padhao, Hamein Badhao”.

A good quality education is the only way to help them realize their dreams and unlock their potential. Our campaign supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. With Learning Centers, SFC would like to bring out the hidden talent in poor children. It will provide a platform for the children to exhibit their talent. Besides, our focus at the learning center would be to imbibe good moral values, create health & hygiene awareness through an environment of education.

The curriculum will consist of:

• Imparting written and verbal, English skills
• Computer education - by laptops & projectors
• Create awareness on education, health, hygiene, etc. 
• Spread awareness on abuse, law, and rights (Basic Level)
• Various extracurricular activities & development of soft skills
• Environment awareness programs
• Art & Craft Activities to improve their creativity.

Our campaign supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. The main aim of the center is to impart them with English learning, computer skills and other skills which can help them in their career so that they can be self dependent. We want to allow vulnerable children to develop themselves, find their inner potential, and discover their talents by making them self-dependent; This will aid them to come out of poverty. Scope For Change believes that education is the most powerful instrument and can resolve the most complex challenges. Moreover, we would also be supporting the entire education of exceptionally talented students of the learning centers. We ensure that each sponsored student acquires the formal education, knowledge, skill, and strategies necessary to reach their full potential and become productive, responsible citizens.

At Scope For Change, we would be updating our curriculum and activities as per industry requirements with innovative methods so that their children can perform in their careers and improve their livelihood.