i-Saksham

The Problem

The future of India sails or sinks with the future of its young women, who are otherwise very vulnerable. The situation is grave in remote and isolated parts of the country; it needs serious consideration and timely action.

Of the young women, in the age group of 16-24 years, in rural Bihar

88%

DROP OUT of formal education

43%

forced into EARLY MARRIAGE

43%

face DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

*Source: National Family Health Survey-5

Lack of exposure to role models and a limited network of supportive relationships mean that many women would continue to follow the conventional trajectory and lead a life of low aspirations and unacknowledged identity.

This also causes their structural exclusion from several dimensions of socio-economic participation.

The Opportunities

A huge potential of approx. 10 million young women in Bihar (100 million in India) remain untapped.

We believe that enabling these local young women to solve grassroots level issues will drive transformative change in their personal life and create a nurturing ecosystem for other girls and women.

Solving educational challenges is our medium to build them as leaders.

i-saksham education youth NGO rural bihar

The Leadership Development Program

Personal Leadership

Practice and learn to set, act on and achieve goals.
Grow a portfolio of leadership skills and attitudes- e.g. interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, perseverance, confidence, self-efficacy.
Become inspirational role models.

Educational Leadership

Develop a learning foundation in children by teaching in a local government school for 2 years.
Demonstrate a classroom culture of care and transform learning norms.
Enhance parental engagement.

Community Leadership

Build networks of supportive relationships to become local community change agents in the long run.
Engage in developmental causes through direct and collective action.
Actively contribute towards a just and gender-equitable society.

The Impact

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Join Us

Join us in shaping a new learning movement geared towards equity and potentialities.

VOLUNTEER

Live Experiences

My kids are now eager to go to school every morning.

Radha Devi

(Parent of fellow’s student, house wife)
I have got to know the right way of teaching. I was using only rote learning methods earlier. After joining i-Saksham, I have become more confident and have found my true calling and am working on it.

Taniya

(Fellowship batch: 2017-2019)
i-Saksham has changed my perception towards life and career. I am now more aware of the options available to me for pursuing a good career. Earlier I used to think that getting a government job is the only thing for a successful life.

Sonam

(Fellowship batch: 2017-2019)
i-Saksham taught me that there can be so many ways to teach children without being harsh on them.

Saharbaano

(2nd Batch fellow, 2018-2020)
After joining i-Saksham, I feel there is someone who understands me and my dreams. I am seeing my confidence growing and knowledge increasing.

Rajshree

(Fellowship batch: 2019-2021)
I really enjoy reading now as I am being taught with fun and activities. Earlier I was just copying things from black blackboard, but now I understand and learn.

Roshni Parveen

(Student, Class 5, 11 years, Middle School Saradhi, Bihar)
I've learnt vegetable names in English. Sonam didi teaches with games and activities which I like the most.

Banarasi Kumar

(Student, Class 5 (11 years), Primary School Daniyalpur, Bihar)

The Problem

Of the young women, in the age group of 16-24 years, in rural Bihar

The Opportunities