1. Community Learning Program
Through our community learning centers – increase access to learning (formal & non-formal settings) through community based education.
A. After School Support – To promote healthy child development in marginalized communities.
The After-School Project aims to provide learning support for children living in slum and rural areas. It is often the case for these children, that, due to daily work commitments, parents are unable to provide care for children after school. Even when parents can be there, they often do not have the literacy skills to support and share in their children’s learning.
UniCoN is contributing to family life and supporting holistic child development, the initiative includes arts, music, dance, sports, and extracurricular activities, along with homework and learning support by providing after school activities. This also includes English skills, basic health care skills and healthy leisure alternatives.
Through our Five Community Learning Centers, UniCoN is supporting 275 children (3-15 years) in four slum communities. We will continue to resource another seven communities. We are looking forward to working with new donors to make this vision a reality.
B. Digi ACT: Digital Access, Cybersecurity and Training
Educating communities about digital literacy, proper use of digital devices, and cybersecurity is crucial for ensuring safe and secure online practices.
Our learning center, now equipped with internet access, has empowered individuals – children, youth and mothers – to navigate the digital world, access online education and employment opportunities, and connect globally.
The project aims to address grassroots issues through digital hubs, providing enhanced digital literacy and access to vulnerable youth, particularly within Dalit communities. It also seeks to inform local leaders and establish a network of informed community leaders to reduce vulnerabilities. This initiative empowers individuals with improved digital skills, fostering more equitable and sustainable development. Incorporating monitoring and evaluation measures, as well as sustainability strategies, are integral parts of the project’s approach.
C. Pathways for Women: Recovery and Healing from Economic Trauma
At Pathways for Women, we are dedicated to empowering young mothers by equipping them with essential skills and vocational training. Our aim is to enhance their economic independence, thereby fostering sustainable livelihoods within their communities.
Central to our approach is a holistic and trauma-informed perspective. We believe that addressing economic empowerment is not only enhancing women’s agency but also about providing a pathway for healing and recovery for women, children, and families across generations.
To achieve this, we conducted a two-month skill-building training program in eco-friendly bag production. This initiative targeted 27 mothers who had previously dropped out of school or college. By imparting these sustainable skills, we not only enhance their economic prospects but also contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
