Our story, our mission, and the vision that drives every step we take at Shaktii.
India has an impressive enrolment rate in primary school but the rate drastically reduces especially for girls as they proceed into secondary school. It is estimated that for every 100 girls that enroll in school in rural India, forty reach grade four, seven reach grade 8, nine reach grade 9, and only one reaches grade 12(source: Infochangeindia.com). Therefore, only 35% of girls reach the upper secondary level of education in India. These stark statistics show that girls need support to complete their school education.
Project SHAKTII is an after school program to empower girl students from underprivileged backgrounds. We at Shaktii believe in a hands-on learning experience that focuses on delivering a wholesome education to these bright young girls.
We at Shaktii, will educate, empower and edify girls from the underprivileged sections of the society of India through a quality holistic after-school programme.
Educate holistically through academic support and enrich their social skills, soft skills, life skills and sports.
Empower girl students from underprivileged society by:
Edify by motivating and guiding girl students to pursue their dreams, and providing a safe and healthy environment for them.
Create academic programme and implement using innovative teaching techniques, inviting experts, and field visits throughout the academic year.
Provide mentoring for non-academic programmes to develop social skills, soft skills, leadership skills and life skills throughout the academic year.
Identify girls who are unable to pursue studies beyond Std X or XII and provide vocational training & further education through NIOS Programme.
Identify bright girl students and provide financial support to enable them to pursue higher education.
Ensure emotional and physical safety of each Shaktii student in the classroom and on field trips.
Provide a healthy learning environment.
Mentors to become role models to establish values like integrity, teamwork, punctuality and commitment.
Shaktii is a grassroots non-profit working to empower women and underserved communities through education, livelihood and health programmes.
Whether you give, volunteer or partner with us - together we can do more.
