Providing Education Support to Girls
The project focuses on providing primary and secondary education support to 200 girls from Std. 1-5 and 200 girls from Std. 6-10 in Varanasi, UP and is implemented in collaboration with KC Mahindra Education Trust.
Every Nanhi Kali receives holistic support including:
● Academic support and access to an adaptive learning software via digital tablets: Daily academic support is provided to girls from Class 1-10, at Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centres which are set up within government schools and operate for 2 hours before/after school. The Nanhi Kalis learn Maths, their local language, and English from Class 1-9, and additionally, Science from Class 6-9. Class 10 girls will receive academic support in all subjects and will be provided with mock examination papers to help them prepare for their Board Examinations.
● Trained Women Tutors: Nanhi Kali tutors (called Community Associates) are women from local communities who facilitate learning and mentor the Nanhi Kalis through their schooling experience. They also engage with parents/community stakeholders to create girl-friendly ecosystems.
● Sports Curriculum: A professionally designed sports curriculum is integrated into the programme, giving Nanhi Kalis the opportunity to participate in fitness activities regularly and promote holistic development.
● School Supplies Kit: A kit including a school bag, stationery, a pullover/raincoat, and feminine hygiene material (in secondary school), is provided to every Nanhi Kali annually
The project expects to achieve the following outcomes through the above-mentioned intervention: -
● Reduced dropout rate and high retention of Nanhi Kalis in the programme
● Improvement in learning levels
● Regularised attendance
● Sensitization of parents and community stakeholders