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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

Disadvantaged students face many obstacles when trying to pursue an education. The expense to go to school combined with their parents expectations for their children to work and earn a living, means many discontinue their education. This leads to poor employment options in the future.In a country like India, where the majority of the population are youths, the overall effect of this problem multiplies. Societies progress and the economies growth rate both deteriorate as so many people are uneducated. 
 We have started an initiative to support bright but underprivileged students post the 10th grade to pursue further studies in literacy; leading to employment. We cover the cost of scholarships, books, and all skill training.Each student is carefully selected based upon academic performance and economic assessments. Our volunteers visit student’s homes to get a better understanding of their financial situation. As we have such a big network of volunteers covering a vast area, we can ensure that we reach as many students as possible. 
 Through our efforts and the support of others like you, more than 5000 students have received employment through Vidya Poshak and over 4000 students have reached the next level of literacy. Also, 60 free of cost rural book banks have been opened where students can borrow books and educational material.

Provide opportunities to deserving underprivileged students

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Apni Shala is a Mumbai-based social impact organization with a vision to build social emotional learning (SEL) competencies in individuals for a harmonious coexistence. Since our inception in 2013, we have reached 11000+ children, 4000+ educators and caregivers, working with 40+ partners. Since 2017, our lab school Khoj has been operational as a Whole School Transformation Initiative - using a holistic educational model that centers students’ psychosocial wellbeing in the classroom as well as community ecosystem. Khoj currently caters to 280 K-6 students.From time-to-time, we also engage educators, parents/caregivers and others who are advocates for young people’s wellbeing, through our outreach and training programmes like the Mental Health Ambassadors’ programme and SEL Shala respectively.

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Apni Shala

Rohit Kumar

Apni Shala Foundation

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.

Dear supporters, We have raised a total of INR 5,70,000 till now - On the campaign page and direct donations. 100+ donors (working professionals, college students, social workers, company owners, homemakers, and other friends) have contributed to make this happen. The incredible part is - our donors' diversity; we have received contributions from INR 50 to 1,50,000!!!  What does this mean for us? We have already secured a full year of SEL for 190 students in our schools for next school year!!! We are so grateful to each one of you for contributing to this campaign. Please follow our social media for more live updates on the campaign: Website | Blog | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | What Caring Schools Look Like? प्रिय सपोर्टर्स, हमने अब तक कुल INR 5,70,000 रेज़ कर लिए हैं - कैंपेन पेज और सीधे डोनेशन से। 100+ डोनर्स (वर्किंग प्रोफेशनल, कॉलेज स्टूडेंट्स, सोशल वर्कर्स, कंपनी के मालिक, हाउसवाइफ और दूसरे दोस्तों) ने इसे मुमकिन बनाने में योगदान दिया है। सबसे कमाल की बात यह है - हमारे डोनर्स की विविधता; हमें INR 50 से लेकर 1,50,000 तक का योगदान मिला है!!! इसका हमारे लिए क्या मतलब है? हमने अगले स्कूल वर्ष के लिए अपने स्कूलों में 190 स्टूडेंट्स के लिए पूरे साल की SEL पहले ही पक्की कर ली है!!! इस कैंपेन में योगदान देने के लिए हम आप में से हर एक के बहुत आभारी हैं। कैंपेन के बारे में और लाइव अपडेट के लिए कृपया हमारे सोशल मीडिया को फॉलो करें: Website | Blog | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | What Caring Schools Look Like?﻿

100 donors reached!

Dear supporters, Thanks to each of you, we have secured SEL for a whole year for 235 students till now. A BIG shout out to each of you! We also take this opportunity to share some updates from our work. Please <a href="https://apnishala-updates-jultosep-2024.my.canva.site/asf-qr-oct-to-dec-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">see this link to know</a> how your funds are used for students' benefit and building system reforms. Looking forward to staying connected, Regards,Team Apni Shala

235 students reached!

Dear ambassadors of children's mental health, Thank you for your incredible support! Because of you, we have already secured year-long social-emotional learning support for 150 students from Mumbai's L and M wards (Kurla, Ghatkopar, Govandi, Mankhurd, and Chembur areas) in the first 10 days of our campaign.  While we still have a long way to go towards our goal of 2000 students, it is truly inspiring that over 110 donors have already come forward to support these children, with donations ranging from INR 50 to 60,000. We are incredibly excited by the diversity of our donors, which includes college students, homemakers, retired professionals, educators, corporate employees, social sector workers, and many others.  This achievement would not have been possible without your love and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With gratitude,Rohit, on behalf of the Apni Shala team

150 students reached!

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