Why We Do What We Do
During our survey and needs-based assessment in Alibag Taluka, we identified that many children from tribal communities and families of brick kiln labourers are out of school. This is due to several interconnected challenges, including seasonal migration, economic hardship, and a lack of awareness among parents about the importance of education.
Brick kiln labourers often migrate to farms with their entire families, disrupting their children’s access to formal schooling. These children are left without structured learning environments—many spend their days wandering or assisting their parents at work, missing out on critical developmental opportunities.
To address this issue, we established informal education centres directly at farms and in tribal hamlets. These centres offer basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills through engaging, activity-based methods that are child-friendly and accessible. We also work closely with parents—especially mothers—to raise awareness and encourage regular learning habits at home.
Our assessment also revealed that even children who are enrolled in school often have irregular attendance, resulting in foundational learning gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics. To bridge this gap, we launched Community Learning Centres (CLCs), which provide targeted academic support in Marathi, English, Mathematics, and other subjects. These centres help children improve their reading and writing skills, build confidence, and stay on track with their education.
We believe that literacy is the first step toward lasting change. Our mission goes beyond access to education—it is about inclusion, consistency, and empowering children to stay engaged in their learning journey. By laying strong educational foundations and promoting lifelong learning, we are helping build a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Projects
Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya (शिकू या घडू या – Let’s Learn, Let’s Grow)
Learning to Growing – A Journey Toward a Better Tomorrow
Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya’, the flagship program of Sevangan Foundation, is dedicated to educating and empowering underprivileged children by providing the essential support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
This initiative focuses on children from tribal regions, remote villages, brick kiln sites, economically weaker sections, destitute families, and other marginalized communities. It offers non-formal education while reinforcing their formal education journey—bridging learning gaps, nurturing potential, and promoting holistic development.
The core objectives of the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya project are to:
- Support the literacy journey of tribal and marginalized children
- Encourage a genuine interest in learning
- Promote inclusion in mainstream education
- Foster overall development
- Help sustain their educational journey over time
Through collaboration with individuals, institutions, educators, and grassroots initiatives, we are building a strong, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem that ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed—regardless of their background.
We aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open clear pathways into formal education for children who are often left behind due to poverty, seasonal migration, remote areas, and lack of access to support and opportunities.
Objectives of the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya Project
Provide informal education to out-of-school children and facilitate their smooth transition into formal schooling.
- Bridge learning gaps to ensure the inclusion of every child in mainstream education.
- Strengthen reading, writing, and numeracy skills through structured and guided sessions.
- Promote activity-based learning to make education interactive and enjoyable.
- Encourage curiosity and independent learning habits.
- Improve understanding of core subjects—especially Math and Science.
- Prevent school dropouts through mentoring and continuous learning support.
- Discover and nurture hidden talents to build children’s confidence and creativity.
- Actively involve parents in their children’s educational journey.
- Promote value-based education and cultural awareness.
- Build teamwork and leadership through group activities and projects.
- Support mental and physical well-being through yoga, mindfulness, and sports activities.
- Provide nutritional support to combat malnutrition and promote healthy growth.
- Empower mothers and caregivers as active partners in the education process.
- Teach life skills such as critical thinking and decision-making.
- Support sustainable educational opportunities to ensure continuous development of children.
- Develop sports skills and encourage playing traditional games.
- Preserve folk art, crafts, music, and storytelling to help children connect with their cultural roots.
Initiatives Under the ‘Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya’ Project
1) Bin Bhintichi Shala – The School Without Walls
Where learning follows the child—beyond bricks, beyond barriers.
Non-formal Learning Initiative for Children of Brick Kiln Workers
Flexible, open-air educational sessions are conducted at or near brick kiln sites. This project ensures continued learning for migrant children through play-based, creative, and contextual learning—wherever they are.
It is more than an informal learning project—it is a movement to ensure no child is left behind due to migration.
Bin Bhintichi Shala is a pioneering mobile learning initiative under the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya Project, designed specifically for children of migrant brick kiln workers. These children are frequently displaced and often excluded from formal education due to poverty and migration. This program brings education to their doorsteps, wherever they may be.
Under trees, in open spaces, temporary sheds, or corners of brick kilns—every space becomes a classroom. Our goal is to keep the flame of learning alive, even in the most challenging conditions.
📚 What We Offer:
- Basic literacy and numeracy in Marathi, English, and Math
- Improved reading and writing skills through tailored learning plans
- Creative, play-based activities including art, storytelling, music, and sports
- Health and hygiene education with a focus on nutrition and self-care
Our teaching methods are flexible and tailored to each child’s level of understanding. With trained educators and volunteers, supported by learning kits and interactive tools, the learning experience is both meaningful and engaging.
🎯 Program Outcomes:
- Reduce school dropouts and reintroduce children to formal education
- Build strong foundational skills and a love for learning
- Promote emotional well-being and social inclusion
- Inspire children to dream beyond their circumstances
Bin Bhintichi Shala is an informal learning centre without walls—carrying hope and learning wherever it is most needed.
2) Srujan Community Learning Centre (SCLC)
“सर्जनशील शिक्षणाचा प्रवास”
Community Learning Centres for Tribal Children
Activity-based, joyful education spaces in communities, focused on foundational learning, life skills, and creative development in tribal hamlets. These centres provide learning support to help children continue their educational journey.
Srujan Community Learning Centres are informal education spaces established in tribal vadi-vastis, where children gather in familiar surroundings—under trees, in temple premises, community halls, open spaces, or any shaded area available in the community. These centres bring learning to the doorstep of children, making education accessible, inclusive, and rooted in their everyday environment.
We support children in integrating into the mainstream education system, sustaining their educational journey, and developing strong learning habits along with a genuine interest in learning. By creating dedicated spaces for learning and development within their own communities, we ensure that children remain meaningfully connected to education.
Our focus is on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy by enhancing reading and writing skills. We also offer academic coaching and subject guidance in core areas such as English, Mathematics, and Science, along with other subjects and languages. These sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and supportive—helping children build confidence and overcome learning gaps.
Beyond academics, SCLCs promote holistic growth through mentorship, activity-based learning, and emotional support. This initiative empowers children not only to catch up but also to thrive—laying a strong foundation for a brighter, self-reliant future.
🔶 Our Reach and Impact
From a Few to a Flourishing Many
What started with just a few children has grown into a transformative movement:
📍 5 Centres across Alibag Taluka
📚 2 Brick Kiln Sites and 3 Tribal Communities
👧🏾👦🏽 110+ Children engaged in joyful and regular learning
⚠️ Key Challenges We Face
- Non-enrolment
- School dropouts
- Low learning levels
- Migration
We aim to reduce school dropouts, promote inclusion in mainstream education, improve academic performance, enhance life skills, and build a generation ready for a brighter and more empowered future.
Why We Do What We Do
During our survey and needs-based assessment in Alibag Taluka, we identified that many children from tribal communities and families of brick kiln labourers are out of school. This is due to several interconnected challenges, including seasonal migration, economic hardship, and a lack of awareness among parents about the importance of education.
Brick kiln labourers often migrate to farms with their entire families, disrupting their children’s access to formal schooling. These children are left without structured learning environments—many spend their days wandering or assisting their parents at work, missing out on critical developmental opportunities.
To address this issue, we established informal education centres directly at farms and in tribal hamlets. These centres offer basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills through engaging, activity-based methods that are child-friendly and accessible. We also work closely with parents—especially mothers—to raise awareness and encourage regular learning habits at home.
Our assessment also revealed that even children who are enrolled in school often have irregular attendance, resulting in foundational learning gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics. To bridge this gap, we launched Community Learning Centres (CLCs), which provide targeted academic support in Marathi, English, Mathematics, and other subjects. These centres help children improve their reading and writing skills, build confidence, and stay on track with their education.
We believe that literacy is the first step toward lasting change. Our mission goes beyond access to education—it is about inclusion, consistency, and empowering children to stay engaged in their learning journey. By laying strong educational foundations and promoting lifelong learning, we are helping build a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Projects
Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya (शिकू या घडू या – Let’s Learn, Let’s Grow)
Learning to Growing – A Journey Toward a Better Tomorrow
‘Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya’, the flagship program of Sevangan Foundation, is dedicated to educating and empowering underprivileged children by providing the essential support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
This initiative focuses on children from tribal regions, remote villages, brick kiln sites, economically weaker sections, destitute families, and other marginalized communities. It offers non-formal education while reinforcing their formal education journey—bridging learning gaps, nurturing potential, and promoting holistic development.
The core objectives of the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya project are to:
- Support the literacy journey of tribal and marginalized children
- Encourage a genuine interest in learning
- Promote inclusion in mainstream education
- Foster overall development
- Help sustain their educational journey over time
Through collaboration with individuals, institutions, educators, and grassroots initiatives, we are building a strong, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem that ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed—regardless of their background.
We aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open clear pathways into formal education for children who are often left behind due to poverty, seasonal migration, remote areas, and lack of access to support and opportunities.
🎯 Objectives of the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya Project
Provide informal education to out-of-school children and facilitate their smooth transition into formal schooling.
- Bridge learning gaps to ensure the inclusion of every child in mainstream education.
- Strengthen reading, writing, and numeracy skills through structured and guided sessions.
- Promote activity-based learning to make education interactive and enjoyable.
- Encourage curiosity and independent learning habits.
- Improve understanding of core subjects—especially Math and Science.
- Prevent school dropouts through mentoring and continuous learning support.
- Discover and nurture hidden talents to build children’s confidence and creativity.
- Actively involve parents in their children’s educational journey.
- Promote value-based education and cultural awareness.
- Build teamwork and leadership through group activities and projects.
- Support mental and physical well-being through yoga, mindfulness, and sports activities.
- Provide nutritional support to combat malnutrition and promote healthy growth.
- Empower mothers and caregivers as active partners in the education process.
- Teach life skills such as critical thinking and decision-making.
- Support sustainable educational opportunities to ensure continuous development of children.
- Develop sports skills and encourage playing traditional games.
- Preserve folk art, crafts, music, and storytelling to help children connect with their cultural roots.
🏕️ Initiatives Under the ‘Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya’ Project
1) Bin Bhintichi Shala – The School Without Walls
Where learning follows the child—beyond bricks, beyond barriers.
Non-formal Learning Initiative for Children of Brick Kiln Workers
Flexible, open-air educational sessions are conducted at or near brick kiln sites. This project ensures continued learning for migrant children through play-based, creative, and contextual learning—wherever they are.
It is more than an informal learning project—it is a movement to ensure no child is left behind due to migration.
Bin Bhintichi Shala is a pioneering mobile learning initiative under the Shiku Ya Ghadu Ya Project, designed specifically for children of migrant brick kiln workers. These children are frequently displaced and often excluded from formal education due to poverty and migration. This program brings education to their doorsteps, wherever they may be.
Under trees, in open spaces, temporary sheds, or corners of brick kilns—every space becomes a classroom. Our goal is to keep the flame of learning alive, even in the most challenging conditions.
📚 What We Offer:
- Basic literacy and numeracy in Marathi, English, and Math
- Improved reading and writing skills through tailored learning plans
- Creative, play-based activities including art, storytelling, music, and sports
- Health and hygiene education with a focus on nutrition and self-care
Our teaching methods are flexible and tailored to each child’s level of understanding. With trained educators and volunteers, supported by learning kits and interactive tools, the learning experience is both meaningful and engaging.
🎯 Program Outcomes:
- Reduce school dropouts and reintroduce children to formal education
- Build strong foundational skills and a love for learning
- Promote emotional well-being and social inclusion
- Inspire children to dream beyond their circumstances
Bin Bhintichi Shala is an informal learning centre without walls—carrying hope and learning wherever it is most needed.
2) Srujan Community Learning Centre (SCLC)
“सर्जनशील शिक्षणाचा प्रवास”
Community Learning Centres for Tribal Children
Activity-based, joyful education spaces in communities, focused on foundational learning, life skills, and creative development in tribal hamlets. These centres provide learning support to help children continue their educational journey.
Srujan Community Learning Centres are informal education spaces established in tribal vadi-vastis, where children gather in familiar surroundings—under trees, in temple premises, community halls, open spaces, or any shaded area available in the community. These centres bring learning to the doorstep of children, making education accessible, inclusive, and rooted in their everyday environment.
We support children in integrating into the mainstream education system, sustaining their educational journey, and developing strong learning habits along with a genuine interest in learning. By creating dedicated spaces for learning and development within their own communities, we ensure that children remain meaningfully connected to education.
Our focus is on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy by enhancing reading and writing skills. We also offer academic coaching and subject guidance in core areas such as English, Mathematics, and Science, along with other subjects and languages. These sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and supportive—helping children build confidence and overcome learning gaps.
Beyond academics, SCLCs promote holistic growth through mentorship, activity-based learning, and emotional support. This initiative empowers children not only to catch up but also to thrive—laying a strong foundation for a brighter, self-reliant future.
🔶 Our Reach and Impact
From a Few to a Flourishing Many
What started with just a few children has grown into a transformative movement:
📍 5 Centres across Alibag Taluka
📚 2 Brick Kiln Sites and 3 Tribal Communities
👧🏾👦🏽 110+ Children engaged in joyful and regular learning
⚠️ Key Challenges We Face
- Non-enrolment
- School dropouts
- Low learning levels
- Migration
We aim to reduce school dropouts, promote inclusion in mainstream education, improve academic performance, enhance life skills, and build a generation ready for a brighter and more empowered future.