Self Reliant India (SRI) Foundation
Transforms education and empowering communities through targeted interventions and impactful initiatives
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2017
Self Reliant India is an initiative dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by impoverished families who have been trapped in a cycle of poverty Read morefor generations. Lack of land ownership, illiteracy, and unstable livelihoods make sustenance and access to basic needs like education and healthcare grave challenges for these families. Children from chronically poor backgrounds experience disadvantages such as delayed school enrollment, high dropout rates, and limited educational development, which directly affect their growth, livelihoods, and future opportunities. Recognizing the transformative power of education, Self Reliant India aims to provide economically weaker sections with access to quality education, enabling them to become self-reliant. Its mission involves transforming government schools by fostering engagement between parents, youth, community members, school leaders, and teachers, with the goal of creating alignment among these stakeholders. By empowering historically under-resourced families, the initiative envisions a future where these families attain self-reliance, breaking free from generational poverty. Self Reliant India's goal is to send at least 25,000 children (50% of the target) from historically under-resourced families to the JNV school system. By doing so, it aims to provide these children with the necessary tools and opportunities to become self-reliant and overcome the impact of generational poverty. Through education, the initiative seeks to reduce vulnerabilities, eliminate stigma and discrimination, and foster equity, resilience, and self-reliance among marginalized communities.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
Self Reliant India has impacted the education sector with over 1,500 students encouraged to appear in JNV exams, resulting in a 22% improvement in student learning outcomes (SLO), more than 180 students have been successfully selected in entrance exams, while 73 youth fellows have been trained to contribute to education, established 70 learning centres and the trained 23 Government teachers
Programs
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Government Teacher Training Programme
Self Reliant India's Government Teacher Training (GTT) Models are instrumental in ensuring holistic development by enhancing the effectiveness of teachers as knowledge-givers. This sustainable approach addresses potential attrition and fallout at the school level. In collaboration with local government officials, Self Reliant India identifies and trains 30-50 motivated government teachers in the district using a curriculum and module designed by the organisation, empowering them to provide high-quality education to their students.
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Nanhe Kalam Fellowship
The Nanhe Kalam Fellowship, an after-school programme initiated by Self Reliant India, aims to improve the learning levels of students and enhance the overall pedagogical system in selected schools. Over a period of 2 years, two youth fellows are assigned to each school, dedicating four hours of learning, six days a week. The programme focuses on developing students' aptitude in subjects like mathematics, language, reasoning, and analytical skills, which are crucial components for entrance exams to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV). Additionally, efforts are made to increase community participation and ownership in the school. Because of the programme, there has been an increase in community confidence in local government schools, leading to a rise in student enrolment each year.
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Fellowship Programme
The Self Reliant India Fellowship Programme is a unique mentorship initiative that trains village youth aspiring to become teachers. Through comprehensive workshops and practical exposure, these individuals gain the necessary skills to excel as educators in government and private schools. With a focus on local representation, around 20 youth per district are selected each year for a two-year mentoring programme. Their insights and sensitivity enable them to effectively teach children from their own villages, who often face significant educational challenges. The programme aims to empower these fellows to make a positive impact on their communities' educational landscape.
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Partnership Model
Self Reliant India's Partnership (PT) Model focuses on establishing sustainable impact through local support. It collaborates with organisations and individuals in the field of primary education, implementing initiatives and providing on-ground assistance. The model involves sharing resources such as curriculum, training for fellows and teachers, assessment sheets, and project monitoring via apps and established processes. By fostering partnerships, Self Reliant India aims to enhance primary education and support children effectively.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AASTS5248N
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Registration ID
No. 129 in Book 4 Vol. No. 4354
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12A
AASTS5248NE2021701
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80G
AASTS5248NF2021101
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust