Education for slum children - New Delhi

Region Demographics

•  The target area is a low income group area with people below poverty line
•  Garment stitching is the primary source of employment in the area.

Project Description

The project aims to tackle child labor in the slum areas in Delhi through community involvement and to provide need-based skills training.

Project Roadmap

•  10 Learning centers with support from ILP and UEE Mission, Govt Of Delhi
•  Working towards community mobilization for sustaining literacy initiatives

Financials

2007 Funding: $8,197

Accomplishments

• 10 bridge centers cover 400 plus children every year with a mainstream rate of 80%
•  Promoted parents committees in 10 centers