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    EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

    EMPOWERING EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

    At VARHAD, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children by providing them with access to quality education and essential resources. We focus on supporting children who have dropped out of school or are unable to attend due to challenges such as poverty, family disorganization, or other hardships.


    • Providing Essential Educational Resources:
      Our initiatives include distributing vital educational materials, such as books, stationery, and uniforms, to ensure these children have the tools they need to learn and thrive. For children with specific needs, we facilitate admissions to residential schools, offering them a stable and nurturing environment to continue their education.
    • Supporting Children of Prisoners:
      We also extend our support to the children of prisoners, ensuring they receive the care, guidance, and educational opportunities necessary to build a brighter future. By addressing the barriers to education, VARHAD aims to break the cycle of deprivation and empower these children with the knowledge and skills they need to create a better tomorrow.
    • Financial Support for Education:
      Recognizing the financial challenges many families face, we provide financial assistance to children who are unable to pay their school fees. This support ensures that no child is denied an education due to economic constraints.

    • Through our efforts, we strive to create a world where every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the chance to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

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    LIBERATING YOUNG MINDS THROUGH EDUCATION

    At VARHAD, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the well-being and future of vulnerable children, including those of prisoners. Under Indian law, children of convicts are permitted to reside with their imprisoned mothers until the age of six. Recognizing the adverse impact of prison life on these young minds, VARHAD established Nursery School (Balwadi) specifically for the children of prisoners.

    This Balwadi serve as pre-schools, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for early childhood education. Our efforts are focused on imparting holistic, all-round education, ensuring these children receive the care, learning, and developmental support they need during their formative years.

    Through this pioneering initiative, we aim to liberate these children from the constraints of prison life, offering them a brighter and more hopeful future. By addressing their educational and emotional needs, we strive to break the cycle of disadvantage and empower them to thrive beyond their circumstances.

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    SAMRAT ASHOKA YOUTH STUDY AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

    At VARHAD, we are committed to empowering youth through our Samrat Ashoka Study Centre Initiative. This initiative is designed to support young, unemployed individuals from rural and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with the resources and guidance needed to excel in competitive job-oriented exams such as UPSC, MPSC, Banking, Railways, SSC, and SSB.

    Through this program, we offer free access to a well-equipped reading room and limited accommodation facilities for students who come from distant areas and cannot afford lodging in Amravati. These facilities ensure a conducive environment for focused preparation. In addition to these resources, we organize expert guidance sessions by inviting professionals and mentors from various cities to provide timely advice and mentorship. Over the years, hundreds of students have successfully secured jobs, thanks to the comprehensive support provided by VARHAD.

    Our goal is to bridge the gap between opportunity and aspiration, enabling young minds to achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.


    Stories of Change

    Mr. Jayakant Singh

    Sonu G. Parekar, age 23 years

    I come from Wadi village of Nandura block which is in the Buldana district of Maharashtra. I am a visually impaired child by birth and at my home, my contribution for any aspect was little. My parents were charged with criminal offences and they were imprisoned. I lived along ...


    Mr. Jayakant Singh

    Ujwala Kazdekar, age 13 years

    I am from Mnadwa village of Dharni block in Amravati district. After my mother’s imprisonment, there was no one to look after my elder brother and me. We did not know how to survive. Our house was dilapidated and the animals like pigs, dogs and cows always entered into our houses.

    Mr. Jayakant Singh

    Pratibha Dongre, age 35 years

    I live at Uttam Nagar in Amravati city. My husband worked in VARHAD as a para social worker. He enlightened me about the fact that VARHAD offers a 24/7 free library for the ones who are aspiring to get through some Government jobs. As I was an aspirant of doing a Government job,...


    Mr. Jayakant Singh

    Harsal Mundre, age 32 years

    The name of my village is Anekwadi which is under Tivsa block of Amravati district. I was one of the beneficiaries of VARHAD library. I was fortunate enough to get free accommodation and free access to the library for five years.