THE ISSUE
The reliance on rote learning, limited access to quality resources, and inequalities in education among rural and urban areas limits the effectiveness of government education schemes such as the Saakshar Bharat Mission, and Betiyan Bhi Padhenge, thereby restricting the penetration of quality education in rural areas specifically.
Our Mission: To improve the access to resources to better learning (Goal 1), To improve the quality of teaching and learning to make it more holistic in nature (Goal 2), To inspire urban youth participation in advocating for quality education and reducing inequalities (Goal 3).
OUR APPROACHES
In order to tackle this issue, Fight4Rights has employed a three pronged approach:
Advocacy & Awareness
F4R educates on educational disparities, fostering awareness and action through advocacy with our regular podcasts, articles and online campaigns on the role of education to eradicate social issues. These advocacy initiatives are aimed at inspiring youth involvement and highlighting the importance of quality, fair education. (Podcast, Articles)
Capacity Building & Action
We provide holistic masterclasses for students that go beyond academics, focusing on Goal Setting, Emotion Management, Digital and Financial Literacy, Public Speaking and Tolerance. We also train rural teachers with masterclasses that focus on;- Public Speaking, Student-centered learning, Empathy and Technological Integration within classrooms.
Infrastructure & Resource Set-Up
F4R raises funds and resources through donation drives and fundraising events (raffles, concerts) to provide digital tools, basic necessities and learning materials to underserved schools.
A word from our Founder and Director...
Siddhi Jairath (jairathsiddhi@gmail.com)
"Social work and community service have always been a core part of who I am. My parents, Shivani and Vishal Jairath, have always emphasized the importance of giving back to our community, staying grounded, and remaining grateful for our countless privileges. After being inspired by the 'Black Lives Matter' movement and witnessing the sheer power that we, as young people, hold, I knew that I wanted to create a positive impact of my own to help out my community and to cultivate a community of empathetic individuals. And so, one day I decided to speak to one of my teachers, Dr. Shivangi Jaiswal, and with her guidance, I was able to establish Fight4Rights, which, through the support of my dependable and honest team, has grown to what it is today. I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support that this forum has gained and for the community of supporters that has been established."
