EDUCATION

The Footpathshaala project is designed to cater primarily to street children who fail to receive a formal education. The vision is that if the children can not reach school, let the school reach them. The focus is primarily on creating awareness through an open and informal school approach that inculcates a sense of respect and aspiration for quality education. It is an integrated development model that considers health care, nutritional requirements, and personality grooming along with activity-based learning because every child deserves a happy childhood.

At present, we have Footpathshaala centers in Nagpur, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Gadarwara

Results:

More than 2,000 street children benefitted
50% increase in school enrolment
80% reduction in substance abuse in children
13500 after-class meals provided every month

The students passing out from UPAY were not taking up higher studies due to a lack of resources. The prime reason cited by many was the unavailability of a learning space and electricity. With the thought of encouraging the youth in under-resourced localities to pursue higher education, community learning spaces were established in 2018.

UPAY has specially developed in villages and slums to provide a structured infrastructure to students as well as volunteers. We have 3 community libraries where more than 500 young learners are pursuing higher education and are preparing for competitive exams. We also arrange guest lectures and career counseling by industry leaders.

Equipped spaces in under-resourced localities
State of art infrastructure in slums and villages
Access to thousands of books and multimedia

UPAY was established to provide a SOLUTION to the everlasting problem of rural education. It is working on developing a sustainable process of imparting knowledge to these underprivileged children. We teach as well as imbibe our children with the spirit of UPAY. These children are further carrying this responsibility of upliftment of society.So these children are not just the students of UPAY but they are also the harbingers and volunteers of UPAY who are spreading its cause across the country. UPAY is a continuous revolution that believes in the overall empowerment of underprivileged areas.

So even in the absence of its founders, these volunteers will always keep this chain of development running and hold the flag of UPAY high.

Aiding RTE Act 2005 Delivering Quality education
Strengthening of traditional educational systems (STEM)
Self-sustainable systems

Day care Center for street children is an integrated initiative aimed at uplifting street children and integrating them into mainstream society through long-term developmental interventions. This project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal #4, which emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all. .

This initiative was started in Feb’2022.By providing a safe and nurturing environment, the Day Boarding Centre focuses on education, skill development, and overall well-being, ensuring that no child is left behind.

The day Boarding centres is currently running in Nagpur.