Every great movement begins with a simple thought. For us at Social Eye Foundation, it began with a question: “If each one of us can transform the life of just one child, how different would the world look?”
That question’s answer shaped our flagship initiative – Aadhaar Shiksha.
It all began in Ahmedabad where our team started to help poor kids pay for school. We had a clear and strong goal – each staff member in our group would support one child’s schooling. As our group got bigger, this mission grew too.
Starting in one city, Aadhaar Shiksha grew to include Indore, Kochi, and other places. Now, we plan to launch it in all 18 cities where we have offices making sure every part of our organization feels the impact of giving.
We see education as more than just books and classrooms – it gives children pride, confidence, and hope for a better tomorrow. Every fee we pay isn’t just money spent, but a bet on human potential.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna stood on the battlefield frozen with doubt and fear. Krishna’s guidance gave him direction, strength, and clarity. Without this mentorship, Arjuna couldn’t have won.
At the Social Eye Foundation, we see this same truth in the lives of poor kids. Paying their fees lets them enter classrooms, but who will guide them when they face tough times, peer pressure, or big life choices?
This is why our Mentor–Mentee Program is at the core of Aadhaar Shiksha.
As Shalin Parikh, Founder & Chief Impact Officer of Social Eye Foundation, explains:
“Their parents lack the education to guide them in ways that could change their lives. These kids need someone to hold their hand and point them in the right direction.”
Our mentors serve as trusted advisors giving career tips, teaching life skills, and offering emotional support. Mentorship creates a life-altering connection, whether it’s helping students study for tests cheering them on through tough times, or just lending an ear.
In fact many students we mentor say the boost they get from their mentors matters more than the money we give. It makes them believe they can reach higher than they ever thought they could.
Being rooted in Gujarat, efficiency is part of our DNA. Just as in business, we wanted every rupee spent on social causes to create the maximum possible impact.
To achieve this, we built a detailed profiling system for both students and schools. Our volunteers — mostly employees of MYCPE ONE — gather crucial data points:
This structure allows us to transfer funds directly to schools, eliminating intermediaries and ensuring full transparency.
Over the years, Aadhaar Shiksha has:
The system not only prevents leakage of funds but also builds trust among sponsors, assuring them that every rupee is reaching the right place at the right time.
As the initiative scaled, we realized a bigger challenge: India lacked a central, transparent platform for connecting underprivileged children, schools, and sponsors.
This gap inspired us to create India’s first Philanthropy Marketplace for Education — a platform where:
Think of it as a link – joining kindness with need, tech with care, and kids’ hopes with people who can help them grow.
Social Eye Foundation steps in to make sure everything runs building trust and clear connections.
Our vision for Aadhaar Shiksha is ambitious yet grounded:
This isn’t just a program; it’s a movement – a call for collective responsibility where every individual, every organization, and every institution can play a role in transforming education in India.
Aadhaar Shiksha started with an idea: A company’s growth should match its social impact.
From one child to thousands, we’ve seen what people can do together, the power of collective action. But we’re just getting started. Each student we help creates waves that reach families, neighborhoods, and in time, the whole society.
With your support, we can make a difference in classrooms and communities alike – building a future where every kid gets the guidance, learning, and optimism they need to succeed.
Aadhaar Shiksha goes beyond just funding education; it matches every sponsorship with mentorship ensuring well-rounded growth.
We send money straight to checked school accounts, and we provide detailed profiles of students and schools for you to verify.
Yes. We team up with CSR groups, schools, and businesses to grow the program and make a bigger difference together.
Right now, we provide ₹4,000 per year for each child’s school fees, but this amount changes depending on the school and where it’s located.
Apart from financial contributions, individuals can mentor students, conduct workshops, or join awareness campaigns through Social Eye Foundation.
Want to make a positive impact in your community? Volunteering is a great way to give back and help those in need.
