Winner of 8th CSR Impact award by CSRBox & Dalmia Bharat Foundation
In the thematic category of Women Empowerment (small) with OUR PARTNER RAMBOLL INDIA
The Problem
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20.2%Grade III children can read Grade II level text (Falls from 27.3% in 2018)
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40%Average scores of primary school children
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50.8%Children attend school on a regular basis
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92%Primary school children lost a previously-learned language ability during COVID
Source: ASER 2022; Azim Premji Foundation, 2021
Indian children lag behind in foundational literacy and numeracy
India's primary school enrollment continues to increase but the numbers for attendance, engagement, and outcomes say otherwise.
Despite higher education levels, Indian women are underrepresented in the public sphere
India produced more women STEM graduates than the US and UK, but its number of women in the workforce are among the lowest in the world.
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2xWomen unemployed as compared to men
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60%Women in the productive age bracket who are homemakers
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23.4%Female labour participation rate
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19.6MWomen who quit or lost their jobs
Source: World Bank
Our Interventions
Testimonials
Gayathri chases her calling
Gayathri (BSc. Computer Science) always knew she wanted to be a teacher. With Upasana, she was able to complete her teacher training course, and now gleefully teaches children with a new-found confidence from becoming an independent woman who can support herself and her family.
Padma Priya gives back to the community
Stay-at-home mom Padma Priya was having a tough time starting a career. She knew she didn't want just any job - it had to be one that made a difference to the community. With Upasana, she is now able to do meaningful work with underprivileged children and is putting her MBA degree to the most commendable use.
Seethalakshmi's joyful approach to learning
Seethalakshmi recognized that children who have fun learning in class, learn better. She uses Upasana's concept-learning and activity-based approach to help students stay excited and engaged, even in Math class!
Jaichitra is no longer held back by language barriers
The confidence gap is no myth. Even educated women hesitate to take up jobs because they are unsure of their skills and potential. This rang true for Jaichitra - who found it woefully hard to communicate with others because she lacked confidence in her English-language skills. Upasana's encouraging team and easy-to-use technology helped her overcome her fears, and now she is a happy and reassured woman, and a confident and capable teacher.
Vipasana helps me study well!
I learn math, science, and environmental science at Vipasana. They help me study harder and I am able to understand all the subjects clearly.
I like Vipasana's activity-based classes
I like the video and activity-based learning at Vipasana. I used to find it difficult to read English but now I read much more fluently.
Archana's mother appreciates her growth and development
Archana's mother noticed that her daughter showed a renewed interest in learning, spoke confidently and fluently, and independently completed her activities, without any nudging from her parents.
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