Education is more than a right, it is the foundation of every child’s potential. Yet, for many underprivileged children in India, access to quality education is hindered by a simple, heartbreaking barrier: they cannot afford the fees.
At the Social Eye Foundation, we launched Aadhaar Shiksha to address this gap, but our mission goes beyond paying fees. We aim to create a complete support ecosystem – one that combines financial aid, mentorship, and shared responsibility between schools, parents, and sponsors.
For us, education is not just about putting a child in a classroom. It is about ensuring that once inside, they are supported, nurtured, and guided toward becoming confident, responsible citizens. This layered approach transforms schooling from a transactional process into a deeply human journey of growth.
Every rupee donated goes straight to the school’s bank account. Sponsors can verify details electronically, ensuring complete transparency.
This eliminates the possibility of funds being misused or diverted. More importantly, it reassures sponsors that their contribution is truly impacting a child’s education. Direct funding also strengthens trust between schools, donors, and families – a foundation without which long-term philanthropy cannot survive.
We profile each child across 40–50 data points – from academic records and family background to extracurricular interests. This ensures that sponsors know exactly who they are supporting and why.
This profiling also helps us identify areas where a student may need extra support. For instance, if a child is excelling academically but struggling socially, mentors can step in with guidance. If parents are unable to provide basic learning tools at home, targeted interventions can be made. Data allows us to move from a one-size-fits-all approach to truly personalized support.
Globally, research shows that children who receive tailored support are significantly more likely to complete schooling successfully. By adopting this approach, Aadhaar Shiksha ensures that donations do more than pay fees – they actively transform outcomes.
We believe transformation happens when children feel seen and guided. That’s why we encourage each sponsor, especially corporates, to map one employee as a mentor to each sponsored child. Mentors track academic progress, provide career guidance, and become an emotional support system.
Over time, these mentors often become role models. Children begin to envision careers they never thought possible, gain confidence in public speaking, or learn resilience in handling setbacks. The presence of a caring adult beyond their immediate family can make all the difference between dropping out and thriving.
Every child deserves a chance to learn. Every family deserves hope. Meet a young girl with dreams of becoming a Chartered Accountant. In this heartfelt testimonial video, she and her mother share their struggles, their hopes, and how the Social Eye Foundation stepped in through our Fee Support Initiative to keep her education alive.
Her journey is a reminder that mentorship is not just about academic progress – it’s about showing children that their dreams are valid and achievable. When sponsors step in as guides and mentors, they don’t just provide financial aid; they provide direction, encouragement, and a sense of possibility.
We ask schools to waive part of the fees and parents to contribute a portion as well. This shared commitment builds accountability and dignity.
By involving parents and schools, Aadhaar Shiksha creates a sense of ownership among all stakeholders. Parents, even with limited resources, feel empowered when they contribute. Schools, too, become active partners in a child’s journey rather than passive recipients of donations. This three-way model – sponsor, school, parent – ensures sustainability.
This model also prevents dependency. Instead of viewing education as a handout, families see it as a shared mission – one that uplifts their child while preserving their dignity.
Our goal is to evolve Aadhaar Shiksha into a national platform where corporates and individuals can browse verified student profiles and fund their education directly – making giving as easy as online shopping, but with far greater impact.
This “Philanthropy Marketplace” will function as a one-stop solution for education sponsorship. Sponsors will not only see student profiles but also receive impact reports, mentor feedback, and academic updates. Technology will enable scale while keeping transparency at the core.
Imagine scrolling through hundreds of profiles – each representing a child’s dream. Some may want to become doctors, others engineers, artists, or teachers. With just a few clicks, a sponsor can step in and make that dream possible. That’s the future Aadhaar Shiksha envisions.
In addition, we aim to create regional support hubs, where local coordinators can track on-ground challenges more effectively. These hubs will act as bridges between urban sponsors and rural schools, ensuring that even the most remote communities can access the benefits of Aadhaar Shiksha.
When a child’s education is secured, the impact is generational. They not only gain knowledge but also the confidence to break the cycle of poverty. And when this happens at scale, it transforms communities.
A single educated child can inspire siblings, uplift parents, and eventually contribute back to their community. Education multiplies its own impact. Imagine five lakh such stories unfolding across India – the collective power is nothing short of revolutionary.
At Aadhaar Shiksha, we’re not just paying fees. We’re building futures, one child at a time. And with your support, the ripple effect will reach far beyond the classroom.
Aadhaar Shiksha represents a new model of philanthropy in India – one rooted in transparency, accountability, and mentorship. We believe that true change does not happen through charity alone but through empowerment, where children are seen as capable, deserving individuals with limitless potential. By combining financial aid with guidance and shared responsibility, we are building not only educated children but also resilient communities.
The journey ahead is ambitious, but with collective effort, we can transform thousands of small sparks into a powerful flame of change.
Established in 2019, Social Eye Foundation is a non-profit initiative by MYCPE ONE, dedicated to helping underprivileged communities access education, nutrition, and skill development opportunities across India.
Our initiatives contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring: Education for Every Child, Hunger Relief, Teacher Support, Digital Access for All, and Equipping Communities with Skills.
Unlike many programs that only cover tuition fees, Aadhaar Shiksha combines financial aid with mentorship, parental involvement, and school accountability – creating a holistic support system for children.
Yes. Aadhaar Shiksha is open to individuals, families, and groups who want to make a direct, transparent impact in education.
Funds are transferred directly to school accounts, eliminating intermediaries. Verified data points and quarterly updates further ensure transparency.
Mentors guide students academically and emotionally, track progress, and inspire them to dream beyond limitations.
Schools waive part of the fees, and parents contribute a portion as well. This shared responsibility strengthens commitment and accountability.
Our goal is to reach 5 lakh children, partner with 1,000 corporates, and build India’s first large-scale philanthropy marketplace for education.
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