Challenges and Solutions in educating underprivileged children: Pehchaan The Street School’s perspective

Today, I want to share something that is very close to my heart – the journey of Pehchaan The Street School in batting the challenges of educating underprivileged children. Whenever we talk about these things, people feel like there’s an another NGO story. But it’s a tale of resilience, compassion, and dedication.

In these busy streets, there are children who are dreaming of education and to touch sky. But, there reality is different. Their life is filled with poverty, illiteracy and a future with uncertainty. That’s where our organizations – Pehchaan The Street School steps in. They have a belief to educate underprivileged children with their dedication and hard work.

Now there are a lot of challenges, so many that we have to think where should we start from?. But let’s begin because we have to. Underprivileged children are lack of resources in addition to this they have to live on streets. Because of this thing, many parents make their child a labourer. If we want to give them education, we first have to convince their parents which some people is easy, but it’s the hardest work to do. But you have heard that saying, “ where there’s a will, there’s a will”. At Pehchaan The Street School, we have learnt to listen. Every child has a story, a unique set of hurdle on their face. We first try to understand their background, fear and aspirations and then we make an approach to meet them where they are.

Yet, it’s not just about academics. Education goes beyond classroom or textbooks; it’s about giving them values, building their dreams and providing them a sense of belonging. That’s why our curriculum includes skills, creative expressions and so on. Sometimes, a little love is all it takes to ignite a fire.

But let’s talk about the real heroes – our students. Despite the odds, they show up with smile on their faces that can provide light to the darkness. They crave for education and their dedication is awe-inspiring. They have so much potential that they can do anything they want to do. No socio-economic status can stop them.

Of course, none of this is possible without our dedicated team of volunteers. From seasoned educators to passionate volunteers, each of them brings something valuable to the table. Some people sit with them and listen what they want to say. As we come together, we can build a community to ensure that everyone feel like a family, they share a purpose: to empower, to uplift, to make a difference, one child at a time.

Now I won’t sugercoat it, there were days when we felt like it is impossible to face these challenges, when funding runs low, when progress feel slow. But when you see that a child is learning to read and write, you forget the challenge and it all make a sense.

So, what’s the solution, you ask? It’s simple, belief. Belief in everything, belief in resilience of the spirit, and belief in the idea that every child deserves a chance to fight. Pehchaan The Street School is a hope for underprivileged children and this organization is working tirelessly to fulfill the belief that children have on them.

So, here’s to the believers, and the change makers – may we never lose sight of the profound impact a little love and education can have

Website: https://pehchaanstreetschool.org/

Email: pehchaanschool@gmail.com