Radhika ACT Fund for Education of Children
The Radhika ACT Fund has been created to honor the memory of our beloved and much missed Trustee Secretary, the late Ms. Radhika Arvindam, whom we lost to Covid in May 2021. Over two decades at ACT, she resolutely chose to “never turn away” and was unwavering in her commitment to educate and empower the disadvantaged. Her dream was to graduate more children in the sciences. This fund will seek to realise that by developing new educational models tailored to these children’s needs.
Funding Amount (Requested Funding Amount)
INR 40 Lakhs
One Time Donation Options/ Recurring Donation Options
Monthly remuneration for each expert science tutor - INR 55000
Monthly salary for the program coordinator - INR 27000
Healthy protein mix for 5 children/year - INR 12000
School fees for 1 child - INR 11000
5 science educational kits (for different age groups) - INR 7500
6 Pairs of shoes and socks - INR 4000
Stationery and school bags for 5 children - INR 4200
Vaccines for 5 children - INR 3500
What is the Problem?
Due to the pandemic, children from the urban slums of Bangalore have limited or no access to quality education. With classes going online, these children cannot afford the devices and internet charges needed to access these classes. Their schools lack funding, learning materials and quality teachers (especially for the sciences). As a result, they fall behind in school. Over time, this leads to a loss of opportunity and social mobility due to their low economic status.
How will the project solve the problem?
Collaborate with experts to develop, enable and accelerate experiential methods of science education tailored to their needs, including access to state-of-the-art laboratory kits.
Cover the cost of school fees, bags, uniforms, shoes, stationery, books and other supplies.
Bridge the digital divide by providing a tablet and monthly internet recharge amounts.
Provide medical support, vaccines, food kits, nutritional supplements and other health supplies.
Potential Long Term Impact
Equip these children with an equal opportunity to graduate in the pure sciences.
Systematic increase in literacy, numeracy and scientific temper amongst disadvantaged communities.
Reduction in dropout rates.
Seamless integration of the current generation of underprivileged children living below the poverty line into mainstream society.
Overcoming learning loss and economic disadvantages