What We Do
Supported Programs
Educate Girls US supports the following programs in India through FCRA-registered NGOs.
Our vision is that every girl is in school,
learning & completes at least 12 years of education.
Vidya Program
Leveraging government public school infrastructure and community engagement to reintegrate out-of-school girls aged 6-14 into the mainstream education system
Our Vidya partners recruit a network of village-based community volunteers and gender champions, known as Team Balika, to aid in the identification, mobilization, and enrollment of marginalized girls in rural geographies. Once enrolled, our partners ensure girls are learning well by offering supplemental remedial classes to improve their learning outcomes. Many of these girls face steep challenges in catching up with their peers, as they are often the first generation of girls in their families to attend school. To address these gaps, we use a micro-competency-based, in-school curriculum, known as Gyan Ka Pitara (GKP or “Box of Knowledge”), tailored for children in grades 3-5. This approach focuses on strengthening core skills and enabling new learners to build the foundation needed for academic success and long-term educational attainment.
Pragati Program
Providing a second chance at education for adolescent girls and young women 15-29 whose education has been disrupted.
Launched in 2021, the Pragati program addresses the critical lack of secondary education access for out-of-school girls through community-based learning camps and government partnerships. Utilizing the State Open School system and curriculum, Pragati offers community-based learning camps where learners gain vital 21st-century skills and prepare to take their 10th grade exam––a certification critical for entry-level jobs, vocational training, and accessing other life opportunities. Facilitated by local mentors known as Preraks, these camps build girls’ aspirations and as well as community ownership. Learners gain agency, confidence, life skills, and their 10th grade credential, unlocking new opportunities for their futures. Additionally, to address the limited availability of functional open schools, Pragati works with state governments to enhance and establish State Open School programs. This is done through the establishment of Technical Advisory Units (TAUs), which are embedded within education ministries to provide ongoing support and guidance and drive population-level systems change.
