Sharana’s Back to School Program brings together a range of initiatives that help children enrol in school, remain in education , and prepare for viable employment.
When we began over 25 years ago, many children left school because of financial hardship, family responsibilities, and the need to start earning at a young age. Today, the challenges have changed. Prolonged neglect, substance abuse, unstable home environments, and negative peer influence are among the major factors contributing to school dropouts. As these realities have evolved, so has our approach.
Our social workers identify children who are at risk of dropping out through regular outreach, home visits, and close engagement with families. They assess each child’s circumstance, work with parents and caregivers to remove barriers to poor attendance or grades, and provide continuous support to ensure children stay regular with school attendance
All Interventions are customized to every child’s need through one or more of the following initiatives:
- Homework Help Centres Homework Help Centres supplement children’s school education by providing regular academic support with homework, lessons, and areas where they need additional help. By offering this support free of cost, the centres help families reduce or avoid the expense of private tuition while giving children a consistent space to study and strengthen their learning..
- Vocational Training and Skill Development equips adolescents and young adults with formal training in recognized institutions with valuable internship programmes and campus recruitment opportunities, market-relevant skills that lead to sustainable employment and improved livelihoods.
- Higher Education Support enables deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue college education through financial assistance, mentoring, and guidance, ensuring that economic hardship does not limit their aspirations.
- Digital Lab and Language LabDigital Lab and Language Lab equip children, young people, and women with essential digital and language skills needed to access education, jobs, and a wider range of livelihood opportunities. The programmes help participants keep pace with the growing use of technology in everyday life and the workplace, while improving their access to the job market.
- Drop-in Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for children and young people who have dropped out of school. Through recreational activities, academic reinforcement, counselling, and social work support, the centre reconnects them with learning and helps steer them away from harmful influences.
