Streeksha / The Last Mile
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Streeksha = Stree (Women) + Shiksha (Education)
Our Mission: Educate a woman and you educate a nation What is Streeksha? Streeksha is a project led by SKS Memorial Trust in collaboration with Development Consortium. The project is for sponsoring university education of our women scholars, currently from rural areas of Rajasthan and Bihar, India. The annual cost for supporting one scholar at Delhi University or any other recognised University is INR 2,00,000 (£2,000). Did you know:
Our Solution: Streeksha believes that financial independence is key to empowering women. The main aim of the project is to provide young women from rural India an opportunity to get a college/professional/vocational education to pave the way to financial and social independence. More Information https://www.devcons.org/p/streeksha How is Small Steps Charity involved Small-Steps Charity is aiming to sponsor three students over the next three years with our grant of £18,000 over 3 years ( Bursary + living expenses + stipend). We want your help! You can pledge/ donate to sponsor the entire amount for the year or part of the amount for these well deserving students by clicking on the Donate Now above. |
Meet Kripa, a Streeksha 2020 Scholar and view her inspirational story!
Hear about Nisha a young social worker from Janipur, Bihar.
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