“The Hummingbird School is my only hope to succeed in life. I feel I am trying to swim out of this place (Majuli) and my school stands as a beacon on the other side of the river. If my school closes down, I feel I will drown in this river. Not just me but every child in villages around here and our families depend on this school”, says Roopjyoti, a bright, young student of Ayang Trust’s The Hummingbird School.Majuli Island, where The Hummingbird School is situated, faces severe floods and constant riverbank erosion, leaving most of its residents struggling to survive. For the children of this impoverished tribal community, education remains their only path to hope and dignity.Your support to Ayang Trust’s Hummingbird School can ensure that its students can have a future different from their parents who are struggling to get even two meals a day. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).From IIT Kharagpur to Majuli“When I first visited the remote villages of Majuli I was shocked. The extent of the struggles here was beyond my imagination. These villages had no connectivity to the outside world, and very limited access to healthcare and quality education”, says Bipin Dhane, founder of the school. Bipin, who grew up in the small town of Satara in Maharashtra, faced countless financial hardships. Despite his struggles, Bipin secured admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and then went on to take up a job in Singapore. Owing to his childhood experiences Bipin was always inclined towards helping the less fortunate, and he believed in the transformative power of education. It was in 2016 that Bipin left his lucrative career abroad and moved to Majuli, to provide the children from this inaccessible river island education they were deprived of.“Whatever little money I had saved, I gave it to my parents. I had no money to start the school. It was then that villagers came together to build bamboo huts. Each family donated bamboo, wood, and whatever little they could. It was the parents of our students who erected huts for the school to start”, shares Bipin while talking about the inception of The Hummingbird School in 2017.Help Bipin save underprivileged children of Majuli Island from generational poverty and give them a chance to succeed. Donate now.Donate to save future generations“People of the island value education greatly because they know that their children have no future without it. Parents have vested their faith in The Humming Bird School because they don't want their children to suffer the way they have been”, says Bipin. Bipin says, “Today we have over 300 students in our school and about 90 children live in our hostel. Many of these children are orphaned or come from single-parent households, struggling each day without adequate care or resources.. I urge each one of you to come forward and donate to us so we can help hundreds of children escape from the cycle of poverty and build lives of dignity, hope, and opportunity.”Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help children of Majuli Island get an education and break the cycle of poverty.

For tribal children of Majuli Island, education is the only way out. Help Bipin ensure they go to school

Punjab was once widely recognised as a land of abundance and promise. Unfortunately, the state today is staring at a crisis in the making. And this time, the most vulnerable of all, the children of Punjab, are at the receiving end.Onground reports suggest a large number of children fail to complete schooling, and some others may be completely out of the education system.But our NGO partner, Sanjhi Sikhiya, has been at the forefront, fighting for the children of Punjab and ensuring their right to an education and a future ahead. But sadly, the NGO and its young founders can't do this alone. Your donation can fuel the transformation that Punjab needs. Donate generously!Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/a2bf52af-9220-45bc-95df-e9de6985aa45.webp" />A crisis at the gatesPunjab's children are facing an unprecedented education crisis that threatens their future and the state's prosperity. One in four young people in Punjab feels there's no future for them in their own state. The opportunities they see around them don't match their hopes and aspirations.The impact on the groundStarted by a group of well-educated youths, Sanjhi Sakhiya has already begun to make its presence felt and bring about visible change. In just a few years, Sanjhi Sikhiya has reached 1,200 schools across Punjab, trained and supported 5,000 teachers, impacted 1.22 lakh students, and empowered 94 youth leaders who are driving change in their communities.Real change happens when communities take ownership. The NGO has mobilised over 8,000 community members who refuse to accept mediocre education for their children. They have empowered 516 School Management Committees to move from paperwork to real action, and created 584 Teacher Collectives where educators support and learn from each other.When Punjab faced its toughest test, Sanjhi Sikhiya empowered youth to restore safe and joyful spaces for every child, covering 100 schools, turning flooded classrooms into Schools of Strength.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/936c73ce-abc6-49e2-a1b9-0dc24c73a134.webp" />What your support will doYour donations contribute to expanding this movement. Your donation has the power to reignite the spark of learning. It will provide materials that make abstract concepts concrete for children struggling with the basics. It will support teachers who want to do better but need resources and training to make it happen.This isn't charity. This is an investment in Punjab's future. Join Punjab's Transformation. Donate nowYour support will help the NGO reach more districts, more schools, more children who are currently sitting in classrooms where hope is in short supply.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s most trusted online donation platform, to support Sanjhi Sikhiya, in its mission to give children of Punjab the future they deserve.

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"Girls as young as 14 or 15 become mothers while still children themselves. Small children are forced into labour. It is only through education that things can change," says Asha Bisi, Cluster Manager at Magic Bus India Foundation.In India’s remote and impoverished hamlets and villages, the harsh realities of poverty force countless children into labour or early marriage, robbing them of their chance to dream, learn, and build a better future. Magic Bus is committed to changing this narrative by providing education and opportunities to children who would otherwise be left behind.However, the crucial work done by the NGO depends on public support. Your contribution can be instrumental in changing lives. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/0e7ae04f-3947-4064-97e0-9514fcb17199.webp" />The endless cycle of povertyChildren are taken to work by their parents, ending any hope of completing their education. Many children face neglect, with parents consumed by substance abuse, leaving them to fend for themselves. As Asha explains, "Bare basics like food, shelter, and clothing are not available. This keeps them away from education."You donations can bring hopeAsha recalls a 7th-grade girl whose parents had arranged her marriage. "She wanted to study but was being forced into child marriage," Asha shares. Magic Bus intervened, rallying the women in the village to stop the wedding. "We told them this girl is a child herself. How can you allow this to happen in your village?" The wedding was canceled, and the girl continued her education.According to Asha, children from villages have a burning desire to study and make a successful life for themselves but very rarely do these dreams come true. "There is a boy in our programme. Despite being alone, he studies, does all the housework, and looks after his younger siblings," Asha recounts. When his parents tried to take him and his siblings to work at a brick kiln, the boy resisted, saying, "I want to study and I want my young siblings to study as well."Why Education MattersEducation is the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Yet, many children remain beyond reach due to lack of resources. "There are still many children in remote villages that we are unable to reach," Asha explains.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/c09b1f42-d4da-4157-a44d-2cbad88750ce.webp" />Your Support Can Transform LivesWithout your help, children who are currently being educated might be forced back into labor or early marriage. "If we don't go to them and show them the way, they might have a bleak future. Their families, their communities will go from bad to worse," Asha warns.But with your support, Magic Bus can:Keep children in school.Prevent child labour and marriage.Provide them with the education they deserve to fulfill their dreams.Join Us in Creating a Brighter FutureYour donation can make all the difference. "We want you to come forward and donate, which will help us reach kids in need and improve their lives," Asha urges.You can ensure that no child is left behind. Help us break the chains of poverty and give these children the chance to dream big.Donate now and be a part of their journey to a brighter tomorrow.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support Magic Bus in its mission to educate children from impoverished backgrounds and help them break the cycle of poverty.

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We work with government schools and communities to improve language and literacy skills.

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The Kalpakta Education Foundation (Kalpakta) was set up in July 2020 to explore the importance of dialogue in Education. We work with the children and teachers, through the community library and school program. “Our vision is to foster critical and creative thinking in children through a culture of reading” and “Our mission is to help children develop strong reading habits and essential literacy skills for a lifetime of learning and opportunities”.During the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization took root with a deep concern for the education of rural children, who lacked the resources available to their urban counterparts. Determined to find a solution, we embarked on a journey to create a better way for these underprivileged children. It all began with a humble reading room, which we proudly named "Kalpakta" to signify our success. As time passed, the number of students grew, and now, we stand here, a testament to the power of compassion and dedicated efforts in transforming lives through education.Currently, we run two impactful programs: one for the Language and another for the Library. Our organization's belief is that engaging with reading not only fosters critical and creative thinking but also equips children to make better decisions in their daily lives. This engagement enables them to develop sensitivity to their social and personal surroundings, empowering them to relate effectively to themselves and the wider world.Language Program: In many government schools, there are no active libraries, and students are mostly limited to the content available in their respective school textbooks. As a result, children lack exposure to children's storybooks and literature, leading to difficulties in achieving necessary reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational literacy. Engaging with literature is vital for children to develop good language skills.Library Program: Library in School: We are setting up libraries in schools to provide children with easy access to storybooks. Engaging activities like read-aloud, book talks, and storytelling help encourage children to read and build their confidence. Additionally, we are training teachers to manage the school libraries after our intervention independently. Our aim is to help children think through stories and connect them with their life experiences. According to Gordon Wells, understanding our world through storytelling is essential to all aspects of learning, as stories about events and people allow us to gain insights into ourselves and our world.Community Library: Our community library operates between Monday to Saturday, welcoming children at any time to read and borrow books. With a focus on developing language skills and fostering reading habits, till now we have served 500+ children in our reading room. Additionally, we plan to expand our library's book collection to ensure sustained engagement with the children.

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KALPAKTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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

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