Introduction
Aasraa Trust was established in 2009, beginning its work under the Bindal bridge in Dehradun with a riverside slum community. Aasraa started with 35 children and has now impacted more than 25,000 children across 80 projects in Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand.
Aasraa focuses on society’s most underserved and vulnerable children, supporting them through a multifaceted approach that includes education, skills training, nutrition, healthcare, and shelter homes. Starting with street-level mobilization, Aasraa prepares children for mainstream education and facilitates their transition to higher studies and skills training.
Aasraa is certified by the National Institute of Open Schooling and collaborates with the Education Department of Uttarakhand to enhance the quality of education in government schools. Additionally, Aasraa has built shelters for orphaned, abandoned, abused, and special needs children.
Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing education across all Aasraa programs, from Mobile Learning Centers to Mobile Computer Labs.
Programs
STREET SMART – Preparation of out-of-school children to enter mainstream education; 924+ children in 13 centres (including technology-enabled mobile learning centers).
MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS & SQEP – School quality enhancement program. Working with 7800+ children; infrastructure development in government schools, tinkering, science & computer labs, and capacity building. Joint venture with the Education Department in 13 Government schools.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING - OPEN BASIC EDUCATION – 250+ children in 3 centres, for children who are not age-appropriate for mainstream schools. An accelerated basic education program to enable children to complete accredited education.
SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE – A dedicated center with individual performance programs for children with special needs; 90+ children in the centre.
WINGS OF DOON – Remedial education in after-school tutorials for curriculum & conceptual reinforcement for mainstreamed children; 1800+ children in 16 centres.
HIGHER EDUCATION – 60+ students currently enrolled in certification, diploma & degree courses.
SKILLS TRAINING – Dedicated entrepreneurial and skills training center to bridge the gap between education and employment. Launched in April 2023. Potential to train 1500 youth a year in 20 verticals with accredited and certified courses. The ‘SkillAbility’ Center currently has 600+ youth enrolled in various skill verticals.
RESIDENTIAL CARE – Nurturing & holistic care for abandoned, orphaned, abused, distressed, and handicapped children. Every child has a story, and every child deserves a safe haven; 300+ children in 4 shelter homes.