Proper Education and a Decent Life are the Birthrights of Every Child in a Civilized Society, And it is the Duty of Every Adult to provide them
Education - the only real solution
School Dropout is one of the most serious social problems we are witnessing today
Thousands of children with substantial potential are forced every year, for want of financial resources, to give up education prematurely and take up work way below their innate potential. Worse, in most cases, they simply become unemployed, restless youth with no skills or resources to help them pursue a respectable life. Many of these frustrated, highly vulnerable youth predictably degenerate into misguided or criminal behavior and meet tragic ends. Just a little assistance at the right time can prevent this disaster and increase the feasibility of their receiving education more consistent with their potential.
Pragati Educational Foundation
Pragati Educational Foundation is a registered charitable organization established in 2002 with the objective of providing
financial and non-financial support to students from Economically weak backgrounds to enable them to receive education commensurate with their potential, and to become self-dependent
We supported 12 deserving students during the academic year 2002-03, and grew to over 120 students in 2006-07
Every year, Pragati receives a few hundred applications from children with good academic record but inadequate means. Our selection committees meet these bright and eager children along with their parents / guardians to determine which of these could be served with our limited human and financial resources.
We are always looking to expand our means to support a greater number of deserving children.
And with your support, we will....
Events & News
2009 Annual Day : Picnic at Cubbon Park
Tue, 17/11/2009 - 3:09pm
On the cool morning of 15 November, about 150 smiling faces descended onto cubbon park to celebrate the Pragati Annual day 2009. The sky was grey and threatening to pour rain on our outdoor fun, but good luck prevailed and the entire event passed off without the need to run for cover.
The scholars played games for about 2 hours, followed by a catered lunch.
We were delighted to have some guests join our celebrations - Mr Alexius Collette (head of Philips Innovation Campus), Dr Sudha Kidao (Chair, FFE India Management Committee), and Mrs Malhotra (CARE).
Lawrence University's JB Sivanich spends Summer Grant on Pragati students
Mon, 09/11/2009 - 7:03pm
Some students at Hoodi school had the opportunity to improve their english for 2 months over the summer. This was made possible by a Volunteer Opportunity Grant from Lawrence Unviersity awarded to JB Sivanich. The students were observed to be speaking english with much greater confidence than before.
HPCL supports Pragati Scholars!
Sun, 01/02/2009 - 2:38pmHPCL has offered to provide each of the Pragati scholars an educational kit consisting of a school bag, raincoat, note books, pens, pencils lunch box, water bottle etc. Thank you HPCL!!
IIM-B Vikasana continues its support!
Fri, 30/01/2009 - 2:35pmIIM-B Vikasana continues its legacy of financial and other support for the Pragati Scholars. They hosted a field trip on 18 Jan, which included transportation, inspirational talks, games and lunch on the IIM campus. The Pragati students had a truly fun and educational experience. Thanks to IIM-B students for their generosity!