Lakshyavati is a project focused on enabling  underprivileged girls (7th-12th standard) from underserved districts in Maharashtra to improve their educational attainment and reduce school dropout rates. 

Category

Education

Geography

Districts of Nagpur and Bhandara in Maharashtra

Objectives & Outcomes

  • Financial Independence: Helped 200 girls open bank accounts to ensure they have the financial infrastructure to receive support.
  • Financial Support: Provided a fixed monthly bursary directly to the girls’ bank accounts for consistent financial aid.
  • Mentoring and Empowerment: Offered individual mentoring and empowerment workshops to help girls explore their aspirations and potential.
  • Family Engagement: Conducted home visits to engage with girls and their parents, understanding their needs and guiding them accordingly.
  • Health and Adolescent Issues: Addressed hygiene, mental wellbeing, and other adolescent issues through expert-led sessions.
  • Reduce Dropout Rate: Aimed to reduce dropout rates and increase continued education by providing informed choices and support.

Achievements

  • 200 girls enrolled with bank accounts opened for all, leading to greater financial literacy and freedom.
  • Workshops conducted on diverse topics such as women’s entrepreneurship, health, menstruation hygiene, and the   transformative power of education
  • All girls who appeared for class 12th and class 10th board examinations have passed with good marks this academic year.
  • Regular Bursary payment to all the girls per month to support their education
  • The program was able to reduce the dropout rate with only 4 girls going out of the program and that too for the reason of migration to a different geography.

Our Impact

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