Access to good education is the birth right of all children
ALC Scholarship program is a holistic scholarship program that supports the class XI & XII education of meritorious girls from economically challenged families. After completion of 10th grade / SSC, the students are selected through a rigorous selection process. The selected students are then provided financial help. The aim is to empower the bright female students from the marginalized section of the society. ALC helps to identify the potential beneficiaries, shortlist the most deserving candidates and the giving away of scholarships. It monitors and evaluates the progress of beneficiaries. It also facilitates capacity building among these students.
ALC Scholarship’s commitment is to deliver sustainable development goals for education. It is also the realization of the convention on the Rights to Education of the child. ALC advocates for the continuity of the access of the child’s right to education. It also advocates for the opportunity to develop the skills needed for life and work.
Key Areas of ALC’s work in Education includes :-
- Access – Gender equitable access to quality education from early childhood to adolescence including children in disabilities, marginalized children and those living in humanitarian and emergency settings
- Learning & Skills – Quality learning outcomes and skills development that come from strong education system and innovative solutions
- Emergency & Fragile Contexts – Improved learning protection for children in emergencies and on the move.
Our Goal for Education
“Education must be an equal opportunity for all” – The day when this statement becomes a truth, we can be proud of the progress that we have made. But, this is a long way ahead.
At ALC, our first long-term project is called Vivekagyaan. The word Vivek comes from the Sanskrit word Vivuch. Vivekagyaan means the power to distinguish between two options based on one’s intellect.
Education empowers an individual to choose what is right for them. We believe that it is with the power of education that they would be able to assess and judge the pros and cons of situation and choose what works for them.
Art and craft lessons are considered very important to the psychological development of the children. Considering this, in collaboration with Catcher’s Eye, ALC allows the underprivileged children to unleash their creativity and make keepsakes that they and their families can cherish.
Inception of Vivekagyaan
Our search for a significant and unique name for our educational project led us to Vivekagyaan
Education opens up numerous doors for an individual and makes them wiser. The power of knowledge enables them to distinguish between what’s right and wrong for them. We wish to educate the next generation so that they get into a position to determine what works for them and what does not.
- ALC started the Vivekagyaan Program about a year ago.
- We wanted to give a unique name to this initiative. Hence, we thought “Vivekagyaan” would be the apt one for this cause. The word “Vivek” stands for pure intellect derived from Vivuch, a Sanskrit word. “Gyan” means knowledge that we impart to our future generations for their all-around growth and development.
- In this fast-paced world, a lot of things are changing around us. Helping and caring about others is what makes us human. Therefore, it is significant to distinguish between good and bad than never before. Through our program, we aim to educate as many children as we give them a better future.
Our Vivekagyaan centre is close to Kudghat station. Our office address is-20 Banerjee para lane Paschim Putiary Kolkata-700041 - We embarked on our journey with 20 kids from a nearby slum area in Kudghat.
- We teach students from Class 1 to Class 8. We aim to provide first-hand experience. We ensure a fun way of learning. Apart from regular subjects like Maths, Science, English, Hindi, Social Studies, and Drawing, we initiate other engaging activities like Clap-clap-clap energy-boosting, Meditation, developing reading skills, ice-breakers, national anthem.
- Our mission is to provide 100 percent education and jobs in Kolkata.