What we do

Not just programs. An ecosystem.

A student doesn't need one thing — they need a full chain of support: access, learning, clarity, exposure, confidence, and opportunity. V Devi Foundation (VDevi Foundation) is building that chain, one program at a time, across Delhi's underserved communities.

Education Access & Learning Support

V Devi Pathshala

The Foundation's flagship classroom program — free, daily, volunteer-taught. Pathshala runs after school hours in Delhi communities where families cannot afford tuition and children are at risk of falling behind or dropping out entirely.

Students get structured support in Mathematics, English, Science, and Hindi. Weak students receive additional one-on-one remedial attention. Study circles allow stronger students to help their peers — building both knowledge and confidence at once.

Daily after-school tutoring sessions
Mathematics, English, Science, and Hindi
Remedial support for students falling behind
Free notebooks, pens, and exam materials
School re-enrollment and admission support
Scholarship awareness and application guidance

Community & Women's Awareness

Women's Hygiene & Health Program

Community-run hygiene workshops that reach women where they are — in their neighbourhoods, in their language, on their terms. The program addresses one of the most underdiscussed barriers to education and dignity in underserved communities.

Workshop sessions cover menstrual health, general hygiene, nutrition awareness, and women's safety. Sanitary kits are distributed free of charge. The program also works to build awareness among parents about the relationship between hygiene, health, and girls' school attendance.

Menstrual health education workshops
Free sanitary kit distribution
General hygiene and nutrition awareness
Health awareness camps in communities
Parent awareness on girls' education and health

Educational Resource Access

Resource & Supply Distribution

Year-round collection and distribution of books, school supplies, clothing, and food — directed specifically to families already engaged through Pathshala. Every item reaches a known recipient through a trusted channel.

Resources are collected through community drives, donor contributions, and CSR partnerships. Distribution is done directly — no middlemen, no waiting lists. Winter clothing drives, book donation cycles, and food support kits are the three primary distribution tracks.

Books and stationery for enrolled students
Winter clothing drives for families
Food support kits for vulnerable households
Student sponsorship coordination
Direct family-to-family distribution

Expanding support areas

Building the rest of the chain.

Beyond the classroom, V Devi Foundation is developing a set of programs that address what happens after a student can read and write — career confusion, lack of exposure, missing confidence, and digital gaps that limit their future.

Career Guidance

Career Clarity Program

Structured guidance sessions for students at the crossroads after Class 10 and Class 12. Most students in our communities have never had an honest, pressure-free conversation about what to do next. This program gives them that — skill mapping, interest exploration, and a realistic roadmap.

Career guidance workshops after Class 10 & 12
Government and private sector career awareness
Skill and interest assessment
Honest, no-pressure career roadmap sessions

Career Exposure

Career Exposure Program

Speaker sessions, professional interactions, and institution visits that expand what students believe is possible for themselves. Most students only know two or three careers by name. This program gives them a window into the real world of work.

Speaker sessions with working professionals
Day-in-the-life career walkthroughs
College and training institute exposure visits
Information on salaries, skills, and growth paths

Mentorship

Mentorship & Personal Development

One-to-one and group mentorship focused on building the soft skills students need to act on their knowledge — communication, confidence, decision-making, and financial awareness.

Student mentorship (individual and group)
Public speaking and interview confidence
Goal setting and time management
Financial and digital literacy basics

Digital Literacy

Digital Empowerment

Basic digital literacy sessions for students and community members who have a smartphone but lack the knowledge to use it for learning, job search, or access to government services. Includes AI and technology awareness for older students.

Internet safety and responsible use
Online learning platform awareness
Government portal and service access
AI and technology awareness for students

Outreach

Community & Parent Awareness

Door-to-door outreach and community campaigns focused on changing the conversation at home — helping parents understand the long-term value of keeping children in school, especially girls.

School enrollment awareness campaigns
Parent engagement on girls' education
Dropout prevention outreach
Community meetings and street campaigns

Sponsorship

Student Sponsorship & Scholarship Support

Connecting deserving students with sponsorship opportunities and scholarship programs they would otherwise never know about. The Foundation acts as a bridge — identifying eligible students, preparing them to apply, and tracking outcomes.

Scholarship identification and awareness
Application support and documentation help
Student sponsorship coordination with donors
Progress tracking for sponsored students

Also running

More ways we show up.

Awareness Outreach

Door-to-door surveys and street campaigns that change minds about school enrollment, hygiene and women's safety across Delhi communities.

Community Celebrations

Rakhi gatherings, Diwali drives and festivals that bring children and families together — keeping community bonds strong and dignified.

Care for the Aged

Periodic visits, meals and warmth for elderly residents in our service area who live alone and are often overlooked.

Help us keep this running.

Every program above runs entirely on community donations and volunteer effort. One contribution keeps a student in the system for another month.

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