Support Musahar & Dalit Children's Journey to School & Success

The Challenge

For over 75 years, the Musahar community in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar has faced severe poverty, caste discrimination, and educational disparities. Despite their incredible resilience, over 90% of Musahar families live below the poverty line. Many struggles with daily wage labor and extreme food insecurity. Literacy rates are alarmingly low, with less than 10% of men and only 1-3% of women able to read and write.

Children face harsh discrimination in schools, leading to high dropout rates and widespread malnutrition. Musahar women and girls endure additional challenges, including child marriage and limited educational opportunities. Yet, there is hope. With your support, we can transform these challenges into opportunities, ensuring Musahar individuals access to education, dignity, and equal opportunities.

Our Solution: The Education Sur Fellowship

"Reach & Teach Each to Empower All"

The Education Sur Fellowship is designed to tackle the barriers preventing Musahar and Dalit children from accessing quality education. Our approach involves:

1. Teaching: Fellows will provide quality education in government schools for grades 1-3.
2. Reaching: Identifying and enrolling out-of-school Musahar children (ages 6-14) into schools.
3. Empowering: Identifying social issues and empowering youth leaders to address these challenges.

Our fellows will teach in schools and develop after-school programs that inspire community participation and advocate for educational rights. They will promote constitutional values and work towards creating a responsible and inclusive society.

Grade Group: Grades 1-8

Target Demographic: Musahar community children

About Us

Jan Vikas Sansthan (JVS), founded in 1998, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities in Uttar Pradesh. We focus on education, health, and livelihood, impacting approximately 18,000 families across 149 Gram Panchayats.

JVS empowers Dalit and Musahar communities through various programs. We have established 1,084 women in the Nari Sangh Forum, engaged 4,000 adolescents in leadership and educational initiatives, and addressed the needs of school dropouts and non-attending children.

Impact so Far:

• Self-Help Groups: Formed 37 groups with 471 members, collectively saving ₹4,99,000.
• Leadership Programs: Engaged 4,000 adolescents and supported 7,500 families in combating child marriage and trafficking.

Our Goals through this Program 

In 2 Years:

• Start in 10 villages impacting more than 1000 students directly 
• Focus on grades 1-3 for teaching model 

In 5 Years:

• Expand & strengthen to 15 villages impacting more than 2500+ students directly
• Cover grades 1-8 for teaching model 

In 10 Years:

• Strengthening and scaling to 20 villages impacting more than 5000+ students directly
• Strengthen teaching and reaching model on grades 1-8

Support Us

Total Budget: ₹20 lakh

Cost to Support One Child: ₹7,400

By supporting us, you contribute to transforming the lives of marginalized children, helping them achieve the education and success they deserve.

Why Support Us?

Your contribution will help impact unheard stories, bringing education and opportunities to those who need it most.

1. Transform Lives and Fight Inequality

Your support directly changes the future of Musahar and Dalit children, providing them with essential educational opportunities. Help break the cycle of poverty and caste discrimination by investing in education and local leadership.

2. Proven Impact

Jan Vikas Sansthan has a history of effective grassroots work and sustainable change. Your contribution will make a real difference.

3. Empower Communities for sustainable impact

Support not only educates children but also builds local capacity and fosters long-term resilience.Every donation goes directly to impactful educational programs, with clear, measurable outcomes.

Be part of a movement creating lasting change and brighter futures for marginalized communities. 

Contact Us

For more information or to get involved, 

visit our website: link

Email us at: jvsjaunpur@gmail.com