Support 100 girls through a year of school

In 2011, India’s female literacy rate stood at 65%, almost 20% lower than men at 82%. Out of every 100 Indian children who drop out of school, 66 of them are girls. Archaic attitudes towards women within many Indian communities is largely to blame for these figures.

In order to help raise such dismal female literacy rates, Kidpower gives scholarships to young girls and financially supports their academic careers. We do this through a network of schools catering to children living in slums in Visakhapatnam. Initially we identify those who have been forced to abandon their education because their families can’t afford the costs incurred. Our staff then regularly make school and home visits to ensure girls aren’t in danger of dropping out and are encouraged with their studies.

So far we have provided scholarships to 200 girls from more than 15 schools; with your help we can create a brighter future for many more.