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Like all proud Indians and NRIs, we too, want to make India a better country. Even after the typically fierce “but India has a great history” retort, we look down embarrassed and helpless in terms of our rural youth being misguided and unemployed. The education system in rural India suffers both on poor infrastructure as well as an abysmal quality of education.A short clip above gives an overview of our work. Also there are related articles by Dr. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Indore. We have been very lucky to have had the stalwarts from the education &amp; social entrepreneurship sector (Professors from IIM Indore, Bangalore, Udaipur &amp; TISS; Caring Friends, Mumbai, Other NGO entrepreneurs like Vinayak Lohani) and tie-ups with institutions like Head-Held High &amp; Goonj Delhi) guide us through our journey of trying to bring around this paradigm shift. 
 We need your contribution to help the youth realize their dreams. Lets together give them our support and guidance and do our part in giving back to the society we feel proud to be a part of!SSES through its educational initiative SSISM empowers the rural youth with access to quality higher education and employment opportunities. It offers graduation courses with transportation to rural students from the interiors of Madhya Pradesh (70 KM radius). Free computer access education is provided to school children. Special focus is on girl education and parent counseling. Out of 1050 students; 70% are girls, few being university toppers. SSES provides placement &amp; entrepreneurship opportunities to students by exposing them to current industry needs every 6 months via industry visits, training, updated curriculum, vocational training etc. Spoken English classes from Head-Held High, Bangalore headed by CNN IBN Awardee aims to bridge the crucial communication gap that poses a big challenge of these students. 
 SSES target to impact minimum 10,000 direct beneficiaries per year. These include students, their families and all who wants to become self reliant.Since 2010; we have imparted courses &amp; training's to nearly 6000 people. A paradigm shift from being aloof to being aware and focused to parents encouraging their girls to study and become independent have been our key achievements. Some of the achievements are: 1050 total students, 60% girls from 200 villages, 4000+ villagers trained in the basics of computers, 10+ entrepreneurship projects, 14 university toppers, 3 university sports captain and 70+ placements in national and multi-national companies.SSISM alumnis being role models, girls making an exemplary mark by being independent and proving themselves, Emergence of local entrepreneurs. Girls who decide to stay in village are much sought after as teachers at primary and secondary schools, allied industries and occupations like dairy farming, retailing, etc. They are proving to be more aware and dedicated for their family occupation, like farming.

Empower rural youth for a brighter future

Providing foundational level learning to the girls within their villages through the Empowerment Centres. Providing replicable curriculum and localising it through our on-ground Aahan Fellows. Using technology to connect with leading educators and following the pedagogical approaches of cooperative learning and the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model.

Education

Providing access to healthcare to the underprivileged children and youth, training on menstrual hygiene at our centres, in partnership with government schools, midwives etc.

Healthcare

Providing training on graphic designing, digital literacy, personality development, English language,  coding et cetera through our partner network to make girls employable.

Livelihood

Training girls on Madhubani and other traditional arts such as Sohrai. Helping girls earn money by selling their artwork and creating market of goods (bags etc.) with traditional painting on it. 

Art & Culture

Affiliated with AIFF and training girls on sports such as Chess, Football, Calisthenics etc.

Sports

Aahan Foundation is a Section 8 NGO working since 2013. <a href="https://www.aahanfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.aahanfoundation.org</a>Vision: Every kid having access to growth opportunities and the capacity and agency to leverage itMission: To empower children and young adults facing economic hardships and emotional trauma by developing their agency through 21st-century skills and emotional well-being. We aim to enable them to lead dignified lives and become change-makers, creating a brighter and more equitable future for themselves and their communities.Our Thematic Areas: <ol><li>Education and 21st Century Skills for Capacity Development</li><li>Life and Leadership Skills for Agency Development</li><li>Emotional Well-Being</li><li>Awareness on Gender Equity</li></ol>Who We Serve:1) Primary Target Group:<ul><li>Girls and Boys in the age group of 10-18</li><li>Survivors on Gender-Based Violence</li><li>Tribal girls</li><li>Underprivileged kids belonging to migrant communities</li></ul>2) Secondary Target Group:<ul><li>Mothers</li><li>Aanganwadi Workers</li></ul>Geographical Areas:<ul><li>Noida (Uttar Pradesh)</li><li>Ranchi (Jharkhand)</li></ul>

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Rashmi Om Tiwary

Aahan Foundation for Social Change

This nonprofit is registered as a charitable trust under section 12A of India's Income Tax Act, 1961.

This nonprofit is registered under section 80G of India's Income Tax Act, 1961. This means you can deduct 50% of the donation you made through your tax return.

Puja Munda, a member of an indigenous community in India, is a trafficking survivor and has faced serious economic hardships. Aahan's Child Rights Awareness program became her lifeline during her visit back home. Inspired by other girls engaged in arts and sports, Puja joined the Empowerment Centre. Counselling sessions led to her enrolment in the village school. Now in 11th grade, Puja is Aahan's first Youth Leader, mentoring and providing foundational learning to young girls. Endowed with a melodious voice, she undergoes training in classical singing, sharing her experiences to inspire others. Her aspiration is to utilise her musical talent to revive traditional Sahadri songs, contributing to the empowerment of girls through the transformative power of music.

Pooja Munda- Edumentor & Singer

Meet our dedicated team members who are tirelessly working to drive social change. Notably, all of them are girls, with a majority hailing from underprivileged communities. Their deep understanding of the issues, coupled with their passionate commitment, makes them a formidable force in bringing about meaningful change. Together, they embody resilience, empathy, and a shared vision for a better future.

Aahan's Team

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