Poverty Shouldn't Be Inherited.
Opportunity Should.
We create pathways for students from historically under resourced communities, from classroom to economic self-reliance.
16,000+
Students Reached
3,300+
Students Qualified
1,700+
Teachers Trained
20%
Learning Improvement
"A child from a poor family often stays poor, not for lack of effort, but because the system fails to convert potential into opportunity."
The Current Reality
Millions of talented children in under resourced communities lack the structured support needed to progress beyond basic primary education.
The Missing Bridge
Without pathways connecting education to employment, generations remain trapped in poverty despite improved access to schooling.
Our Solution
We Build a Pathway from Education to Economic Self Reliance.
Access to quality schools
Connecting students to existing government residential schools to ensure high-quality educational continuity.
Improvement in foundational learning
Helping children build strong learning foundations, confidence, and the essential skills needed to thrive academically.
Alumni support and employment mentorship
Supporting young people beyond transitions by offering ongoing mentorship to guide them toward sustainable livelihoods.
Nanhe Kalam Program
Three models building a clear path from education to a good career.
Fellowship
Local Fellows teach students of Class 4th and 5th, to build their foundational learning and prepare them for residential school exams, while empowering the local community and building community ownership.
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Dronacharya
Government teachers are trained and supported with SRI’s curriculum and monitoring system, so that they can prepare students for residential schools examinations.
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Saajhedari
Partner Organizations collaborate with us to integrate our curriculum and assessments to prepare students for residential school exams, thus scaling our reach and impact.
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Current Reach (2025 to 2026-27)
2030 Vision
Expanding Impact
By 2030, our goal is to heavily expand our footprint targeting states with the most acute need for foundational and mobility improvements.
- 500 Districts Covered Across India
- 3,00,000 Students Reached Across All Programs.
- 30,000 Students Accessing High Quality Residential Schools.
In 2027 we have reached 28,000 Students Across 12 states (shown in purple in the map) , covering 70+ districts.
Our Ecosystem
Supported By
Government Partners
CSR Partners and Foundations
Knowledge Partners
Impact Story
Sometimes, all a child needs is a chance
Tanisha grew up in a small village in Nuh, bright and full of potential, but with few opportunities to go beyond what she knew. Then she met Megha Didi, who introduced her to JNV and helped her prepare for the entrance exam. With every practice, Tanisha grew a little more confident and began to believe she could do it.
She cleared the exam and stepped into a world she had never imagined for herself. Today, Tanisha is a JNV student and the Athletics Captain of her school.
Her story reminds us that sometimes, a child doesn’t need a bigger dream, they just need someone to show them that the door exists.
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Join Us in Building a Self-Reliant India
Collaborate with us to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty — through government partnerships, CSR programs, and the Saajhedari model for NGOs.