Education
Srujanalaya, The Shelter Home
Ajit Foundation is an organization that has been working since 2007 to bring underprivileged and out-of-school children into the education stream. Migrant families living outside villages or under flyovers on their bare backs have no interest in education for girls and fear sexual exploitation, child marriage, early motherhood, and many other problems girls have to face. Such girls should get an opportunity for education in childhood. From this point of view, a residential project "Srujanalaya" was started Hostel in Talegaon Dabhade (Maval Dist. Pune). Daughters of severely punished prisoners, begging kids, single parents and daughters of law-abiding parents are admitted here.
Srijanalaya is a hostel concept based on democratic design. Student hostel should be run by them. They have the right to take all judgments in a democratic manner! The final approval from the monthly budget lies in the ‘Parliament’. Many things like practical knowledge, banking transactions, study committee, mayor, corporator, shopping experience in real market, children's court, Vachan Katta, Srijan Katta and Parasbagh are being implemented in Srujanalaya. The latent abilities, energies and characteristics of the children in various experiments are identified and used in knowledge creation.
Snehgram, Democratic School
Thinking about building a democratic school of deprived children in a democratic country. Founded in 2014, The Democratic School in Korfale Tehsil- Barshi District- Solapur, Maharashtra (India) We provide a unique alternative to traditional models of education by offering children a self-directed approach to their learning. Students at our school, many of whom have slipped through the cracks of today's regimented test-driven school system, flourish in a nurturing environment that allows them the freedom to chart their own course of learning while fostering emotional growth and interpersonal skills.
At The Snehgram Democratic School, students not only learn the traditional academic subjects, but also valuable lessons about responsibility, problem solving, social justice and most importantly, how to relate to each other. We have always placed great emphasis on student's emotional well- being, fostering loving, caring relationships and developing a community of engaged learners. It is our focus on community building that encourages students to follow their dreams, contribute positively to society, and become voices for change. The Snehgram Democratic school is established at Korfale village of Solapur district. There are 50 students are enrolled in the school.
For more information visit: www.snehgram.in
Free Learning Centres
Ajit Foundation with its unique non- institutional approach endeavors to empower street and working children in various situations in the city of Solapur and Pune Districts. The street program interventions are rooted in places like bus stand, railway stations, market places, parks and so on, where the children live and work. Ajit Foundation works in 4 contact points in Solapur, Pune, and reaches out to more than 210 children on a daily basis.
Ajit Foundation and Gharda Chemical Ltd. has started a Snehishikshan Project for out of school children in 4 centers in Solapur and Pune. Under the Snehishikshan Project, Ajit Foundation distributes learing material like books, school kit to the students. We also conduct various activities to catalyze the learning process.
The organization mobilizes vulnerable children dwelling in the streets and slum areas, and enrol them in the 'Free Learning Centers', offering them the opportunity to develop in terms of education, leadership training and other curricular activities.
Our Initiatives
The Promise of Pencil
The promise of Pencil is committed to raising the level of education and literacy in rural India and helping disadvantaged children realize their full potential. The project seeks to ensure quality education for children in rural areas, opening the door for them to participate in and
benefit from India's economic growth. A recent survey by the National Statistical Office has revealed that around 12.6% of students dropout of school in India, 19.8% discontinued education at the secondary level, while 17.5% dropped out at the upper primary level.
We promote free, equal access to quality education for all children - from early learning to secondary education. We work with children, their families, communities, wider society and governments, so that all children are able to get an education. Ajit Foundation bridges learning Gap through #ThePromiseOfPencil
Life Skill Development of Adolescent Girls
Today’s Girl Child will be the Mother of Tomorrow and hence specific inputs are necessary to enhance their self-esteem and self-confidence to familiarize them with the status and concerns of women. The organization through its intervention over a period of last three years in the area of Life Skill Development of adolescent girls has been able to sensitize the girls regarding their adolescence, develop and reinforce life skills with them and helped in dispelling myths and misconceptions with regard to adolescent phase. With the following experience and expertise, Ajit Foundation again came up with this project targeting 2100 girls of 30 schools and colleges of Maval block.
STEM Lab on a Bike Program
STEM Lab on a Bike (SLoB) program is wherein an Ajit Foundation instructor uses Lab in a Box (LIB) to conduct hands-on science classes in schools.
To scale up its reach and impact, Ajit Foundation initiated the STEM Lab on a Bike (SLoB) program in the year 2022. The SLoB program has proved to be a great resource for government school student to execute hands-on science activities on a regular basis.
Our Impact
8000+
Direct Beneficiaries
10000+
Indirect Beneficiaries
Locations
Pune, Solapur, Maharashtra