About NGO:

UIF is a registered non-profit organization that is committed to the cause of educating the less privileged children. Our primary aim is to ensure that every child, particularly from the neglected urban slums of Mumbai, who are of school going age are in school and are gaining a strong educational foundation that would prepare them for better employment opportunities and the right to lead a life with dignity and self respect.

Fund Usage:
Funds raised through the SCMM 2012 will be used towards the following-

1. Enhance and grow our Learning center project- Our Learning center project covers the Kindergarten, Foundation and Remedial program and is attended by over 425 children. Our aim is to help school going age children to get into school and more importantly to stay in school so as to help reduce drop outs. It helps generate interest in education for our first generation learners by enhancing and enriching the learning experience of the students through participatory and group learning techniques with a clear focus on holistic learning. Extra-curricular activities like dance, drama, sports, spoken English, workshops on environment and nature etc are also conducted to help instill confidence, values of leadership and team work amongst the children.
2. UIF Scholarship Fund- Provide scholarships to children who would otherwise be unable or are unlikely to pursue further education post 10th grade due to financial constraints. Currently more than 30 children are being supported through the scholarship program for pursuing higher studies post grade X.
3. Corpus Fund Since Udaan is a relatively new organization it is important for us to build a healthy corpus fund towards a secure future for our educational initiatives.

Impact:

Case Study 1-Udaan has helped me to realize my dream of becoming a computer engineer"- says Vinay Giri. Vinay Giri is the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Shambhu Giri who migrated from Bihar 15 years ago. The family resides in the slums of Phule Nagar, Powai and Shambhu Giri works as a helper with a garment trader. Vinay joined Udaan when he was in class VII at Tirandaz Village Municipality School. With the constant motivation, encouragement and guidance provided by teachers at Udaan, Vinay blossomed into an all round student with big dreams. He scored 93% in the 2010 SSC board exams and with the help of mentors from Udaan secured admission in computer engineering diploma course at K J Somaiya college. The scholarship received from Udaan is taking him closer to realizing his dream of becoming a computer engineer. He is a classic example of how education and opportunity can change lives.

Case study 2-15 year old Santoshi Maitri lives with her parents in the construction workers basti at Hiranandani gardens, Powai. She had never been to school when she joined the Udaan project 7 years ago. Today, through her hard work and dedication and the support provided by Udaan, Santoshi is one of the brightest student in her school and has blossomed into an all round student. She not only excels in academics but is also an excellent dancer and performs regularly at our Annual day functions. One day she hopes to be a teacher and help many like her. Another example of how education can change lives!

Page Url :
http://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo22_udaan.htm

Founded Year: 2009

Cause category: Education