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Thinksharp Foundation is a non-profit organization with a vision “To bridge the rural-urban education divide”
Our Mission is “To improve the quality of education in rural India by providing modern educational infrastructure and better educational resources in partnership with the villages community, teachers, government and other stakeholders“. Click Here to read our story on YourStory.
Our Mission is “To improve the quality of education in rural India by providing modern educational infrastructure and better educational resources in partnership with the villages community, teachers, government and other stakeholders“. Click Here to read our story on YourStory.
Problem - 67% of the Indian population lives in rural areas. According to the National University of Education Planning and Administration (NUEPA) India Analytical Report 2015-16, 150 of the 200 million students in India are enrolled in rural schools. Out of 1.50 million schools in India, 1.23 million are in rural areas. This makes rural education of utmost importance in India.
India, however, faces a huge rural-urban education divide. The quality of education in rural areas is very low. Most low-income families in these areas can only afford to send their children to government schools as education is free and compulsory for age group six to fourteen. These schools often have overworked teachers,poor infrastructure, and a lack of educational resources such as textbooks and digital tools. Students also do not have a conducive learning environment during or after school. Rural families often face financial constraints and education is given low priority. All these factors result in little interest in education, low attendance rates, poor learning outcomes and high school dropout rates.
Although enrollment in government and government aided schools at is increasing due various initiative, most students do not acquire basic skills like reading, writing and arithmetic's; skills that improve academic performance and aid in social progress. According to ASER 2017 report less than half of those in VIII could solve a Std IV division problem.
Approach - We improve rural education by giving students and teachers access to modern educational infrastructure and resources through our StudyMall In-School, StudyMall After-School. Through these initiatives, we provide technology based learning, libraries, educational games, conduct workshops, training's with partner organisations and volunteers during and after school hours.
We focus on increasing the motivation to learn, better engagement with learning tools, improving academic performances, higher school attendance rates and reduce dropout.
Impact - At present we are working in 20 villages in Maharashtra state (19 School +1 community center) benefited to more than 4000 children's.
Funds utilization- Through this campaign, we are raising funds to set up Digital Class and Library in 10 Government run schools (Z.P Schools) in 10 different villages in Maharashtra under our project StudyMall. This will benefit to more than 500 children's. (Total schools are 25, out of that 15 schools we are targeting through CSR funding). Beark up mentioned below
| Sr.No | Item Description | Price in Rs. | Total |
| 1 | Android Projector OR TV (40 inch) with education content, wireless keyboard & mouse, Mount kit (3 year warranty ) | 55,000/- | 5,50,000/- |
| 2 | Library kits (3 kits per school, in 1 kit 50 to 60 books) | 5500/- | 55,000/- |
| 3 | Admin charges (logistics, yearly visit, opening ceremony, Adv & printing, accommodation & food and other miscellaneous) (30%) | 16,500/- | 1,65,000/- |
| 4 | Milaap platform fees + payment gateway charges and taxes (10%) | 5500/- | 55,000/- |
Total - Eight Lakh Twenty Five Thousand only (Rs.8,25,000) for 3 Year.
The Benefits - Digital Class - Visual learning, This helps in understanding concepts better and makes them easier to remember. Visual learning adds an element of fun, interactive in the classroom. Even last bench students also can equally pay attention and contribute.
Library - Our library with engaging and colorful books instill a love of reading and improves reading skills.
How it run - Running a StudyMall In-School requires the involvement and participation of all stakeholders including teachers, school authorities, the village community and government officials. We set up and maintain the StudyMall's, however, day-to-day running is entrusted to teachers and school authorities. We have monthly follow-ups with the school and teachers. A visit to each center is carried out once or twice a year.
We ensure school teachers and villagers contribute and make classrooms colorful, safe and properly maintained. Also make available continues electricity supply/ power backup to run digital class.
Note - Your donation is tax exempted under income tax 80G
We seek your support to improve quality of education in rural schools. For any further query you may reach us.
Mail -info@thinksharpfoundation.org
Mob +91 9892742011
Web- www.ThinksharpFoundation.org
Award - http://www.thinksharpfoundation.org/#/awards
You can bank transfer donations, bank details mentioned below. (Only in Indian rupees)
A/c Name- THINKSHARP FOUNDATION
Yes bank A/C No- 005894600000019
Branch- Chembur, Mumbai
IFS Code- YESB0000058
Type -Saving account
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