As part of its unwavering commitment to free education for marginalized communities, the Nora Solomon Foundation (NSF) has launched an Informal Free Education Program. This initiative supports children of immigrational laborers at a labor camp in Gurugram, offering access to learning where there was none before.
This free education program directly benefits 35 children aged between 5 to 11 years. These children, from low-income backgrounds, face significant barriers to accessing quality schooling. The program provides not only foundational learning but a hopeful future.
Nutritional Support Alongside Free Education- To ensure a holistic learning experience, NSF offers each child a glass of milk daily and a nutritious meal (Khichdi/Halwa) once a week. This combination of free education and nutritional care supports both mental and physical development.
The Nora Solomon Foundation provides crucial financial support to the St. Gianelli Social Service Society, enabling them to run an impactful free education and informal learning program in Delhi. This program is specifically designed to benefit children living in and around the slum areas of Sangam Vihar.
The foundation sponsors regular tuition classes as part of this free education initiative, supporting approximately 125 children. These children come from families of rag pickers, daily wage laborers, and low-paid workers.
In addition to core academics, the children also have the opportunity to learn Spoken English. They engage in art and craft activities, fostering creativity and fine motor skills
NSF also extends its mission of free education to formal academic settings across India. Key programs include:
NSF's support extends to the construction of a middle school wing at the Aashalata VWM Charitable Trust Primary School. Located in a slum colony on the outskirts of the capital city, this school serves approximately 300 children from underprivileged backgrounds by offering access to free education through philanthropic funding.
NSF's full financial support of the new wing not only expands the school's capacity but also contributes to the infrastructure, ensuring a conducive learning environment for free education initiatives.
In addition to infrastructure development, NSF goes above and beyond by donating computers to support the formal free education program and continuing to cover the salaries of teachers and support staff.
This comprehensive support enables the school to provide quality free education to children from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and slum communities.
NSF recognizes the unique challenges faced by children of leprosy-affected parents, who often suffer from social stigma and financial hardships. To address this, it provides annual donations to LPCEF, which focuses on providing emotionally and financially disadvantaged children with equal opportunities for free education and vocational training. A
dditionally, NSF sponsors individual scholarships and stipends for deserving children of leprosy patients across various parts of the country, further extending their impact in providing free education support.
In Uttarakhand, NSF supports a group of four English Medium, Christian schools that provide high-quality free education to remote villages at little to no cost. The contribution includes covering the salaries of teachers in these schools, allowing them to expand their educational efforts.
These schools are guided by Dr. Nathan Grills from the University of Melbourne, Australia, a renowned figure in the field. NSF's support significantly enhances the impact of these schools in the region, improving the quality of life for their students through free education access.
NSF has collaborated with KHW, a German-sponsored organization dedicated to provide free education and schooling for orphans and impoverished local villagers. KHW also operates outreach programs in conjunction with Lehman Hospital and members of the CHGN-UKC.
Their efforts have been instrumental in finding and deploying Special Education Teachers for mountain villages under the Emmanuel Hospital Association and Samvedna organization. NSF's partnership with KHW extends their reach and impact in the free education sector in the region.
NSF and BCTA play a crucial role in supporting RLEK's free education initiatives, including covering the salaries of teachers in 12 of their schools, benefiting more than 1000 students.
NSF's commitment to free education in these schools goes beyond financial support; they have also funded the construction of two Senior Primary Schools in Jangheri and Miyani, which are now fully operational and certified. These schools serve as the base for health camps conducted periodically by HIMAID, further illustrating NSF's comprehensive approach to community development through free education.
NSF has also implemented the 'AttendNow App' in these schools to monitor teacher attendance, ensuring the quality of free education.
NSF has been instrumental in introducing the Toon Masti program, a CBSE certified, cartoon-based course from Nursery through Class 5 in Math and Social Science. The program was initially donated by Ernst and Young Foundation and has since been adopted by 3.8 million students as part of free education initiatives in India.
NSF was the first in North India to utilize this innovative program in the schools they sponsor, showcasing their commitment to providing quality free education to underprivileged children.
NSF's collaboration with Azim Premji Foundation demonstrates their dedication to improving free education. They have set up libraries in 15 schools using books donated by the foundation.
The foundation has conducted semi-annual advanced teacher training courses for 47 village teachers supported by NSF. This training has been instrumental in helping these teachers obtain their required B.Ed. degrees, meeting state requirements for educators under the broader vision of strengthening free education.
NSF's association with Azim Premji Foundation showcases their commitment to enhancing the quality of free education in the communities they serve.
NSF has extended its support to students affected by ethnic clashes in Manipur, providing them with training opportunities. These 21 youth, from both the relief center and outside, have been sent for training at VISAN FOUNDATION, FAST TRACK HOTEL MANAGEMENT, "School Of Skill Development In Hospitality" as part of NSF's free education and vocational empowerment goals.
NSF and BCTA have covered the training and accommodation fees for these students, creating opportunities for them to rebuild their lives in a new environment through accessible free education and skill development.
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