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 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 • Resistance from educators in adopting new tools/ techniques • Gap in government and investor perspectives regarding programs, timelines and implementation strategies Intervention Overview 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

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 that can align with their goals and achieve desired outcomes in the area Resources • Skilled, experienced and dedicated team • 30:70 ratio wherein governments contribute 30% and 70% is raised by us towards the project • Leveraging technology to accelerate pace of change

Impact and Key Learning Achieved so far • A 35% to 40% increase in reading and numeracy levels among students in intervention schools • Over 80% improvement in teachers’ instructional skills • Over 70% improvement in community youths’ digital literacy, critical thinking and collaboration skills • LLF has impacted: • 154,98,707 Students • 21,89,462 Teachers • 130,956 Youth • 2,26,958 Community Children

Key Learning • Data based monitoring processes have helped in increased adoption of the changes and in addressing learning gaps • Robust project governance structures established • Transparent and frequent communication processes with all concerned stakeholders