Learning Links Foundation The non-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing quality, promoting innovation and developing future ready citizens by delivering measurable and sustainable change in the education and innovation ecosystem
Area of Intervention Executing 30+ projects across 17 states in the country
Key Geography
that can align with their goals and achieve desired outcomes in the area
Resources •
Skilled, experienced and dedicated team
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30:70 ratio wherein governments contribute 30% and 70% is raised by us towards the project
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Leveraging technology to accelerate pace of change
Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Telangana, Assam
Need for the initiative Problem Multiple challenges around quality and learning faced by learners, service providers and Governments
Situation Before •
Low focus on improving student learning levels
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Resistance from educators in adopting new tools/ techniques
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Gap in government and investor perspectives regarding programs, timelines and implementation strategies
Achieved so far •
A 35% to 40% increase in reading and numeracy levels among students in intervention schools
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Over 80% improvement in teachers’ instructional skills
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Over 70% improvement in community youths’ digital literacy, critical thinking and collaboration skills
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LLF has impacted:
Intervention
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154,98,707 Students
Overview
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21,89,462 Teachers
Creating equal opportunities for everyone by empowering students to make the most of their talent, preparing educators to transform teaching, and skilling youth to be self-reliant
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130,956 Youth
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2,26,958 Community Children
Steps Our methodology rests on three pillars: alignment, strengthening, and sustainability. We identify the focus area(s) of the government/partner organisation, study the challenges and gaps in the identified area(s), and then design potential offerings 166
Impact and Key Learning
NGO Initiatives
Key Learning •
Data based monitoring processes have helped in increased adoption of the changes and in addressing learning gaps
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Robust project governance structures established
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Transparent and frequent communication processes with all concerned stakeholders