The Akanksha Foundation

The Akanksha Foundation provides high quality education to children from low-income communities through various schools which are in partnership with local municipalities with the vision of creating small clusters of model schools that can be used to impact the mainstream education system.

Major Interventions:

The School Project aims to create a nurturing educational environment that maximizes student potential through rigorous academic and socio-emotional learning. Each school employs a multidisciplinary curriculum, integrating technology, arts, sports, and digital learning techniques to make lessons engaging and relevant. This approach not only enhances academic knowledge but also prepares students for the modern world through blended learning models and access to digital resources.

Socio-Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning is central to Akanksha’s philosophy, supporting students’ holistic development and fostering lifelong skills for personal growth. The foundation actively involves parents and the local community as essential partners in the educational journey, strengthening family engagement through literacy classes, volunteerism, and community-driven initiatives that address critical social issues.

The Alumni Support and Engagement Program recognizes that graduation is only the beginning, it offers career guidance, counselling, and financial support to ensure alumni stay focused on their education and pursue further studies. Through continuous engagement, alumni are connected via workshops, hubs, and a dedicated support hotline, fostering a strong community of ongoing mentorship and assistance. It also creates tailored pathways for alumni, identifying individual strengths and offering opportunities in diverse fields.

Project Setu focuses on enhancing early childhood education and school readiness by integrating pre-primary and primary classrooms, ensuring children in K1-K2 receive a strong educational foundation. It emphasizes teacher development through a network of mentors who support teachers in achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) goals while promoting student well-being.