Why work in communities?
For the educational journeys and for LIFI’s work to sustain, it is important that the community contributes and remains invested in the children’s education. The dream for LIFI is to have a centre called Children and Youth Resource Centre (CYRC) close to every school location we work in – which not only ensures after-school support for the children but also supports the ones who are not able to attend schools because of various reasons – creating a safe space for the children and youth from the communities where they can learn, and feel at home.
What are CYRCs?
Children & Youth Resource Center (CYRC) program in community focussed on providing
- Remedial education – There will be extended support for the children who need further support as they are not able to cope in school. Other children who drop out (also includes not appropriate age for schools or are not ready to go back to school due to various reasons).
- Digital literacy – The center will be equipped with necessary digital devices to support children beyond 5th grade and beyond to become digitally literate and confident individuals for future education and job opportunities.
- STEM Lab – we would pilot two STEM labs in the 1st year of intervention followed by expansion in all the communities to be able support children/adolescent/youth with scientific and growth mindset which is a crucial component of 21st century skills.
Youwaaz Program – Youwaaz is a youth leadership and civic engagement initiative being established in Purkhas Rathi village, Sonipat, Haryana, with the aim of training and collectivizing 150 young people into a strong, united group of active citizens. To learn more click here.
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