Bridging Gaps Through Education
“Education is not a privilege, it is a right — and we’re making it a reality, one child at a time.”
About Apni Pathshala
The overall objective of the Apni Pathshala initiative is to develop a holistic, inclusive, and community-driven learning ecosystem that focuses on the educational advancement of children and the empowerment of women, leading to sustainable community development.
The project aims to transform Apni Pathshala from a learning support centre into a role model Community Development Centre, where education, life skills, health awareness, gender inclusion, and community participation come together to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and social vulnerability.
Apni Pathshala is an initiative of Divi Welfare Foundation, committed to creating long-term social impact through education-led community transformation.
What Makes Apni Pathshala Unique
- Child-centred and community-driven learning model
- Focus on both education and women empowerment
- Integration of life skills, health awareness and values
- Inclusive approach for first-generation learners
- Designed as a replicable community development model
Our Methodology
Apni Pathshala follows the SAMVAAD Learning Model — a child-centred, community-based and NEP 2020 aligned approach designed for open-air and low-resource learning environments.
Low Cost • High Impact • ReplicableThe SAMVAAD Learning Model focuses on experiential learning, foundational literacy and numeracy, joyful classrooms and strong community participation. Children learn through real-life contexts, activities, peer interaction and dialogue rather than rote memorisation.
S – Situational Learning
Learning is connected to daily life, local environment, family and community experiences.
A – Activity-Based Learning
Hands-on activities, games, storytelling and group tasks form the foundation of every lesson.
M – Multi-Level Classrooms
Children are grouped by learning level rather than age, enabling inclusive and flexible teaching.
V – Value & Life Skills
Education integrates values such as respect, teamwork, gender equality and responsibility.
A – Assessment without Fear
Continuous observation and simple assessments replace exams, reducing stress and fear.
D – Dialogue with Community
Parents, volunteers and local youth actively participate in the learning ecosystem.
Our Child Education Program
Here are the key focus areas of our work:
Enrolment Of Children In School
Helping out-of-school children enrol and stay in school through community outreach and parent engagement.
Mass Awareness Drives
Mobilising communities to value education and support re-enrolment of dropouts through targeted awareness campaigns.
Support Classes For First-Generation Learners
Providing bridge and remedial classes to help children cope with formal schooling and build confidence.
Statistics About Child Education in India
Despite progress made in recent years and a large number of NGOs working for education in India, the below numbers highlight the urgent need to provide help for the education of children. Children are the building blocks of our nation, their future depends on us.
Our Key Initiatives for
Ensuring the
Right to Education
As one of the most trusted NGOs working for education in India, we are committed to providing help for the education of children. Every time you donate for child education, you give children a chance at a brighter future.
Our Impact So Far
Through Apni Pathshala, we are creating measurable and sustainable impact by expanding access to education, empowering women, and strengthening community-led learning initiatives.
1,200+
Children Educated
150+
Women Empowered
30+
Open-Air Classes Conducted Weekly
Pathshala Moments
Snapshots from our learning sessions, events, and joyful classrooms
