India is a young nation. 65% of the population of the country is employable population whereas 35% of the population is under the age of 15years. What about literacy? Forecast says that by 2020, 50% of the illiterate population will reside in India. The 2011 census also indicated a 2001-2011 decadal literacy growth of 9.2%, which is the slower than the growth seen during the previous decade. For our country to be productive, we need skilled workforce, for which education plays the most important role.
Sakshum, envisions spreading awareness and promote Child Education. The “Ëducate a Child” project of Sakshum is aimed at “Promoting and encouraging child education by supporting needy children who are willing to study.”
Whenever Sakshum visits any school for other projects such as the 'Eye Care I Care', they enquire with the school authorities about the children who are good at studies and need financial support to carry on their education. Based on the information provided to them the screening of the children is done and the authenticity of the case is verified. Those who really are in genuine need of someone to bear educational expenses are uploaded to their 'Children Profile' page.
Team Sakshum then look for people who can adopt these children educationally. Those who are willing to sponsor are introduced to the school and to the children. 13 children are currently being supported and the total numbers of Children sponsored are 15. Schools such as St Isaac School and Shivaji Vidyapeeth School, both in Hyderabad have been covered.
Being responsible citizen of India, we can also help Sakshum in their small endeavour by being volunteer in any of their upcoming project or by monetary support by making donation.
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