Street to School
Bringing street-connected children out of hardship and into classrooms — one enrolment, one family, one community at a time.
600+
Direct Beneficiaries
200+
In Classrooms
2022
Launched
The Challenge We Address
Children forced into rag-picking, small industries, and domestic service
High dropout rates due to lack of parental support and social pressure
Deprivation of education, proper nutrition, and basic recreation
About The Project
From the Streets
Into the Classroom
Street-connected children are often drawn to urban areas by the chance to find work — from rag-picking to working in small industries, selling goods, or domestic service. This lifestyle deprives them of essential childhood needs: education, proper nutrition, and recreation.
Many who do enrol in school face significant challenges, often dropping out due to a lack of parental support, inadequate school resources, and mounting social pressure. The Street to School project was launched in 2022 to directly address this crisis.
Our Mission
“Enrolling and retaining street-connected children in local government schools through a comprehensive support system.”
Launched 2022
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
What We Provide
A Comprehensive Support System
Every child enrolled in Street to School receives end-to-end support — from the moment we meet them on the street to their first day in a classroom and beyond.
Home & School Visits
Regular outreach to homes and schools to track progress and provide support
Teacher Training
Equipping educators with skills to support and retain vulnerable children
Parent Meetings
Engaging families in their child’s educational journey and progress
Remedial Education
Bridging learning gaps so every child can keep pace with their peers
Life Skills Workshops
Building confidence, independence, and essential skills for life beyond school
The Results
Our Impact in Numbers
1500+
Total Beneficiaries
Direct & indirect — 2025
200+
Children in School
Across slum communities
4yrs
Years Running
Since launch in 2022
↑YoY
Growing Every Year
Exponential rise in reach
The Journey
From Street to Classroom
Identify
Locate street-connected children in slum areas
Engage
Build trust with families through home visits
Enrol
Facilitate school admission and documentation
Support
Provide remedial education and life skills
Thrive
Children grow, stay in school, and inspire others
No child should choose between survival and education. We make sure they never have to.
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