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Our Programs & Long-Term Vision

Six holistic programs — because a child's wellbeing extends far beyond the classroom.

"The Sarvodaya Trust long-term vision encompasses activities across Education, Medical Aid, Youth Development, Women & Children, Animals & Birds Protection, and Environment."
What We Do

Six Programs, One Mission

Education program — Footpath School01

Education

Footpath classrooms and enrolment drives bring learning to children who have never set foot in a school — from pre-school through higher education pathways.

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Medical Aid program — Footpath School02

Medical Aid

Regular medical camps, eye treatment, blood donation drives, and free treatment for elderly and weaker sections of the community.

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Youth Development program — Footpath School03

Youth Development

Sports, music, art, vocational training and digital literacy — unlocking potential and building confident, capable young citizens.

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Women & Children program — Footpath School04

Women & Children

Confidence-building, vocational training in tailoring and cooking, child protection, and support for widows — helping families rise together.

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Animals & Birds Protection program — Footpath School05

Animals & Birds Protection

Rescue centres, feeding stations, and medical treatment for street animals and birds — compassion extended to all living beings.

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Environment program — Footpath School06

Environment

Tree plantation drives, water conservation, and waste awareness campaigns — a healthier planet for the next generation.

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Footpath School

Delivered Where Children Live

Education, care and opportunity, brought directly to the streets and communities where underprivileged children live.

Literacy & Life Skills

Open-air and centre-based learning teaching basic literacy, numeracy and life skills — 1,600+ children reached, now moving to a state-of-the-art campus.

Computer & Internet Literacy

Basic computer and internet skills so children can compete for the same opportunities as any other student — a computer lab is being set up now.

Safe Transport

A dedicated, branded school bus ensures safe pickup and drop-off every day — in operation for 8+ years.

Hygiene Kits

Soap, toothpaste, hair oil and more — teaching hygiene alongside education. Thousands of kits delivered.

Eye Care Camps

Eye check-up camps conducted and patients treated — 474+ and counting.

Yoga & Wellness

Regular yoga camps for holistic well-being, discipline and inner calm.

Festival Celebrations

Every Child Deserves to Celebrate With Joy

Not watch a festival happen around them. Our centres mark the full calendar together, as one community.

Diwali 🪔

Sweets, diyas and a day of light for children who rarely get either.

Holi 🎨

Colours, water guns, and the one day nobody asks whose clothes are old or new.

Uttarayan 🪁

Kites and kite-safety awareness, so celebration doesn't come with an accident.

Raksha Bandhan 🧵

Every girl ties a rakhi, every boy gives a pencil in return.

Independence Day 🇮🇳

Flag hoisting, patriotic songs and a reminder that freedom means an education too.

Republic Day 📜

A day to talk to children about the rights the Constitution promises to everyone.

Art, Craft & Enrichment Coaching

Drawing and craft workshops alongside dedicated coaching that builds confidence far beyond the classroom.

Karate — 12+ trained Dance — 50+ enrolled Mehendi Art — 15+ trained

Beyond the Classroom: Grahak Seva

Many families we serve are entitled to identity documents and welfare schemes but locked out by paperwork. Our Grahak Seva desk walks each application through, start to finish, at no cost. 5,670+ families assisted so far.

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We're Helping Children
Build Better Futures

Sarvodaya Group Trust is committed to reaching every child still outside the education system — through footpath classrooms, volunteer teaching, and community support.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What programs does Footpath School run?+
We run six core programs: Education, Medical Aid, Youth Development, Women & Children Development, Animals & Birds Protection, and Environment initiatives.
Is education at Footpath School completely free?+
Yes. All education, learning materials, transport, and hygiene kits are provided completely free of cost to underprivileged children.
Does Footpath School provide safe transport for children?+
Yes, we operate a dedicated school bus for safe daily pickup and drop-off, in operation for over 8 years.
Can I sponsor a specific program instead of donating generally?+
Yes, you can specify a program (Education, Medical Aid, etc.) when donating, or contact us directly to sponsor a particular initiative.