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Education
Telephone:
0422-4272740
Address: 14 Chinnaayyavuthevar Layout,
Kannaperan Mills Road, Ramanathapuram
Udayampalayam, Coimbatore 641028
Aligned to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Who We Are
Isha Vidhya 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.
Isha Vidhya's English-medium schools use innovative methods for the overall development and blossoming of each student. The schools empower rural children to meet future challenges.
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Raising Funds For
On behalf of Isha Vidhya, we sincerely thank you for supporting underprivileged rural children through the years. Your generous contributions have made it possible for the students to continue receiving quality education without a break, even in these trying times.
Our schools reopened on 13 June for the new academic year - 2022-23. With your valuable support, the unstinting efforts and dedication of the volunteers, teachers and the school management, our students scored very good marks in classes 10 and 12 public exams!
814 students (297 students in class 12 and 517 students in class 10) appeared for the public exams. All class 12 students passed the exams and except for one student with a learning disability, all the other students passed the class 10 exams. The median score for our schools is 76% in class 12 and 72% in class 10.
We seek your continued patronage and request you to kindly renew your donations.
Donation categories:
> Full Education Support (Scholarship, Noon Meals, Transport & Uniform) @ Rs.33,000/child/year
> Scholarship (Tuition fees, notebooks, books & learning aids) @ Rs.19,000/child/year
> General donation: Any amount
Fund Utilization in 2020
Total funds raised in 2020 - INR 19852950
| Project Name | Full Education Support |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 2530000 |
| Project Description | Full Education Support (Tuition Fee, Notebooks & Books, Noon Meal and Transport) for rural poor children studying at Isha Vidhya Rural Schools in Tamil Nadu. |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships,Education > Digital Learning,Education > Teacher training,Education > Early childhood learning |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-16
Gender Break up: 54% Boys & 46% Girls
No. of Beneficiaries: 92
Cost per child: Rs.27,500 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Full Education Support |
92 |
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| Project Name | Scholarship |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 2112000 |
| Project Description | This covers tuition fees, notebooks, and textbooks. |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships,Education > Teacher training,Education > Digital Learning,Education > Early childhood learning |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-16
Gender Breakup: 54:46 [Boys: Girls]
No. of Beneficiaries: 132
Cost per child: Rs.16,000 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Scholarship |
132 |
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| Project Name | Noon Meal |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 468000 |
| Project Description | A tasty and nutritious meal is provided which addressed two issues – Children health and motivating parents to send their child to school. |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender breakup: 54:46 [Boys:Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 117
Cost per child: Rs.4,000 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Noon Meal |
117 |
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| Project Name | Transport |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 169000 |
| Project Description | Isha Vidhya schools provide safe and economical transportation on a no-loss-no-profit basis as dependable public transportation is scarce. Parents who cannot afford to pay bus fees are supported by sponsorships |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender break up: 54:46 [Boys vs Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 26
Cost per child: Rs.6,500 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Transport subsidy |
26 |
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| Project Name | Infrastructure & learning aids |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 8607000 |
| Project Description | 1) School Bus: School buses owned by the schools augment hired vans to provide the necessary transportation
2) Computers & Projectors: Computer-Aided Learning Lab helps the children to learn subjects and also how to operate computers by practice
3) Tablets: Peer Learning is a form of learning that Isha Vidhya has adopted as one of its main methods of study. Tablets are used for peer learning
4) Learning Aids: Art and Craft items, Library Books, Sports Equipment, English Lab, Science lab items, Headphones & Speakers |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > STEM,Education > Early childhood learning,Education > Sports education,Education > Arts education,Education > Promoting reading,Education > School Infrastructure,Education > Digital Learning |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender break up: 54:46 [Boys vs Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 8523 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
School Bus |
2 |
| 2 |
Computers |
31 |
| 3 |
Projectors |
25 |
| 4 |
Tablets |
18 |
| 5 |
Learning Aids |
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| Project Name | General Funds |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 5966950 |
| Project Description | We will be using the general donations based upon the need and actual requirements |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Karur > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education scholarships,Education > Early childhood learning,Education > Teacher training,Education > Sports education,Education > Arts education,Education > Digital Learning |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender break up: 54:46 [Boys vs Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 8523 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
General Fund |
5000 |
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Fund Utilization in 2019
Total funds raised in 2019 - INR 13787000
| Project Name | Full Education Support |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 1404000 |
| Project Description | This covers all requirements of the child including tuition fees, books, notebooks, uniforms, transport, and nutritious meal. |
| Locations | Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education Scholarships,Education > Others |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-16
Gender Break up: 54% Boys, 46% Girls
No. of Beneficiaries: 54 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Full Education Support |
54 |
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| Project Name | Scholarship |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 1616000 |
| Project Description | This covers tuition fees, notebooks, and textbooks. |
| Locations | Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education Scholarships |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-16
Gender Breakup: 54:46 [Boys: Girls]
No. of Beneficiaries: 101 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Scholarship |
101 |
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| Project Name | Noon Meal |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 220000 |
| Project Description | A tasty and nutritious meal is provided which addressed two issues – Children health and motivating parents to send their child to school. |
| Locations | Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Others |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender breakup: 54:46 [Boys:Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 55 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Noon Meal |
55 |
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| Project Name | Scholarship + Noon Meal |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 19000 |
| Project Description | • Scholarship: This covers tuition fees, notebooks, and textbooks.
• Food subsidy scholarship: A tasty and nutritious meal is provided which addressed two issues – Children health and motivating parents to send their child to School. |
| Locations | Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education Scholarships,Education > Others |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender break up: 54:46 [Boys vs Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 1 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Scholarship + Noon Meal |
1 |
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| Project Name | Long term Scholarship |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 10528000 |
| Project Description | This covers tuition fees, notebooks, and textbooks starting from Lower Kindergarten to 12th grade for a student. |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education Scholarships |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Age group: 4-17
Gender break up: 54:46 [Boys vs Girls]
No. of beneficiaries: 47 |
| Impact | Isha Vidhya’s English-medium schools open the door for rural children to prepare for higher studies and to join the workforce. The holistic, activity-based approach of Isha Vidhya’s educational system, nurtures children’s development beyond just academics, ensuring that students realize their full potential and learn in a joyful manner. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Long term Scholarship |
47 |
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Fund Utilization in 2018
Total funds raised in 2018 - INR 12655050
| Project Name | Scholarship Subsidy |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 3322000 |
| Project Description | Scholarships and fee subsidies are provided to deserving students who are selected through a comprehensive allocation process which ensures that only students truly in need receive this help. Sponsors are matched with specific students and receive regular updates with photos, letters and progress reports. Sponsors are encouraged to support a student for the entire duration of education at Isha Vidhya. |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN),Viluppuram > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Education Scholarships |
| Impact | Even nominal fees are too much for some rural families. Recognizing this challenge, Isha Vidhya provides scholarships which cover students’ tuition, notebooks, and textbooks. This allows children who would otherwise only be able to study in govt. schools, to get a high-quality education in Isha Vidhya schools. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Full Education Support |
73 |
| 2 |
Scholarship |
51 |
| 3 |
Noon meal subsidy |
69 |
| 4 |
Transport subsidy |
46 |
| 5 |
Scholarship & Transport |
5 |
| 6 |
Transport & Noon meal |
8 |
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| Project Name | Creation of infrastructure facilities |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 9333050 |
| Project Description | The funds were used for the creation of various infrastructure facilities at Isha Vidhya schools in Tamil Nadu as listed below |
| Locations | Coimbatore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Cuddalore > Tamil Nadu (TN),Dharmapuri > Tamil Nadu (TN),Erode > Tamil Nadu (TN),Kanyakumari > Tamil Nadu (TN),Salem > Tamil Nadu (TN),Thoothukudi > Tamil Nadu (TN) |
| Causes | Education > Others |
| Impact | The schools have clean and spacious classrooms, adequate toilet facilities, science, maths and computer labs, digital classrooms, a library, a playground and play equipment. No compromise is made in the quality of the facilities provided to the students. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Classrooms |
5 |
| 2 |
Bore Well and Pumpsets |
1 |
| 3 |
Computer & Accessories |
50 |
| 4 |
Electrical & Electronics Equipments |
4 |
| 5 |
Furniture & Fittings |
8 |
| 6 |
Sundry Assets |
1 |
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` 16893183 of ` 20000000
Raised by 464 contributors.
Verified documents submitted :
Bhuvana Shreeram
Neeraj Sanghi
United Way Of Mumbai