Building Blocks India (www.buildingblocksindia.org)
Building Blocks India works for the betterment of children from less privileged backgrounds by providing them with a well-rounded education that empowers them to break the circle of poverty and move to higher living standards. Currently, Building Blocks has 7 learning centers in different parts of Bangalore, educating 578 children, and is in the process of opening more. All the centers follow a structured program to educate children from the slums. Since these centers are strategically located near slum neighborhoods, it is easy for the mothers to walk their children to the learning center each morning.
Ashalaya Trust (www.ashalayaphjc.org)
Ashalaya Trust renders social development programs in Karnataka. The main activities are to promote, establish, and maintain the general good of the people irrespective of caste, color, and creed. The focal thrust of Ashalaya is addressing the issues pertaining to school-going children, orphans, child laborers, exploited and abused children, working-class women, SC/ST, marginal farmers and workers in quarry, and the unemployed youth.
Gubbachi Learning Community
Gubbachi Learning Community is a Sec 8 registered NGO working towards Education and Community Development in migrant communities. They also design interventions to enable these migrant communities to access benefits, and entitlements and build awareness about various social issues.
Hongirana Foundation
Hongirana Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to enabling every child to realize their full potential through access to holistic and inclusive education. The Foundation focuses on nurturing all dimensions of a child’s development by adopting innovative and experiential teaching methodologies, including the integration of arts into learning.
It engages a network of passionate volunteers and qualified contract teachers to strengthen classroom delivery and enhance learning outcomes. Through its programs, the Foundation works closely with underserved communities to bridge learning gaps and equip children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to build a secure and meaningful future.
Makkala Jagriti
Makkala Jagriti is a non-profit organization founded in 2003, committed to ensuring access to quality education and the holistic development of children and youth from marginalized communities across Karnataka. The organization works with government schools, anganwadis (government childcare centers), child care institutions, and urban underserved communities.
Through the Community Transformation Program, Makkala Jagriti aims to empower children and youth by providing holistic development opportunities that help them realize their potential, raise their aspirations, and ultimately contribute to transforming entire communities. The goal of the program is to enable a meaningful journey of every child in the community from school readiness to life readiness. Through Community Learning centres, the organization provides holistic learning opportunities for children in the age group of 6 years to 16 years in urban underserved communities of Bengaluru.
Samridhdhi Trust
Samridhdhi Trust is a prominent Not-for-Profit organization engaged in a wide range of activities aimed at providing Education services for people of Migrant Populations. Their approach encompasses both institution-based and community-based education, ensuring comprehensive support and care for individuals with diverse needs. Furthermore, SAMRIDHDHI TRUST’s efforts extend beyond education services. They actively work towards empowering individuals with After School Project support through education and holistic academic programs. By providing access to education, the organization enables individuals to gain knowledge, develop essential skills, and pursue their dreams despite their under- privileged situations..