RightWalk Foundation

RightWalk drives towards an inclusive and equitable society through institutional and systemic interventions in the core sector of Education, Livelihood and Health, that involve co-shaping public policies, unlocking public funds and ensuring ground delivery of those public entitlements.

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

  • Since

    2017

The RightWalk Foundation works in close collaboration with the state and central government to accomplish improved implementation of the welfare schem Read morees by co-shaping public policies and translating them into action. We work across the policy value chain from advocacy, governance, capacity building to ground implementation leveraging and strengthening state machinery.sWe have played crucial role in implementing RTE 12.1.(c) in education and Apprenticeship scheme in skilling & employment in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the last several years, thereby impacting 6,00,000 EWS children and 86,638 ITI graduate. We are committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. Since its establishment RWF has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights based advocacy, and innovative thinking on social inclusion through socio-economic and gender lenses. RWF is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.


Issue

The most impoverished rural and urban households, typically families of six earning less than $3 a day, face heightened vulnerability during health or other emergencies, exacerbating socio-economic inequality. This hardship contributes to children abandoning the education system, early girl child marriages, and perpetuates a cycle of poverty. Despite the government's substantial annual investment of $400 billion in social policies, 40% of these initiatives fall short of achieving their intended results. Consequently, a significant portion of the poorest population remains vulnerable, lacking dignified livelihoods and access to free education

Impact

Right To Education- 12.1.(c) - 6,00,000 - EWS children rightfully admitted under RTE 12.1.C across 16,000 Private schools 47000 - Private school mapped 16 - Policy wins 4 - Legal wins Apprenticeship Scheme - 86,638 - Apprentices registered for on job training 8104 - Establishments registered for apprenticeship scheme via NAPS website 2,87,000 - Students registered via NAPS website for industry led training 15 - Apprenticeship and Rojgar mela for helping youth with information

Programs

  • Right To Education- 12.1.(c)

    RightWalk Foundation has been instrumental in the impactful implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, specifically RTE 12.1.(c), in Uttar Pradesh. Our intervention over several years has led to a remarkable surge in admissions, from 54 in 2014 to an impressive 600,000 in 2023 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) children.

    Operating at the policy level, RightWalk initiated a transformative movement to overcome significant obstacles, ensuring the comprehensive activation of the RTE program across the entire state. This endeavor resulted in a swift increase in RTE admissions across all districts of Uttar Pradesh.

    Our resolute commitment was underscored by our victory in a significant legal battle that reached the highest court, the Supreme Court. This achievement serves as a testament to our steadfast dedication to guaranteeing the universal right to free and compulsory education for all.

  • Apprenticeship Scheme

    Our mission is to redefine the Apprenticeship landscape in India by 2025. We commit to nurturing the potential of vulnerable youth, imparting crucial 21st-century skills in authentic work environments. With a special focus on inclusivity, we aim to uplift women and differently-abled individuals, forging a dynamic, diverse, and skilled workforce ready to thrive in the evolving professional landscape.

    On the frontlines, our impact is substantial: 86,638 apprentices are actively engaged in on-the-job training, supported by 8,104 establishments participating in the apprenticeship scheme through the NAPS website. Additionally, 287,000 students have enrolled via the NAPS website for industry-led training, preparing them for successful careers. Complementing these efforts, we have hosted 15 Apprenticeship and Rojgar Melas, pivotal events that disseminate valuable information, connecting youth directly with apprenticeship opportunities and employment prospects.

Leadership Team

  • Samina Bano

    Founder and CEO

  • Shipra Srivastava

    Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    51-100

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAICR3381C

  • Registration ID

    U74999UP2017NPL093839

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    UP/2018/0190689

  • 12A

    AAICR3381CE20215

  • 80G

    AAICR3381CF20213

  • FCRA

    136550511

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00005366

Location

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)