Deep Griha Academy is an English-medium school
located in the rural outskirts of Pune. Designed to be self-sustainable yet open
to all children from the rural community, the school charges a fee for admissions,
while also reserving a portion of admissions for students whose financial circumstances
would otherwise provide a barrier to entry. To learn more about Deep Griha Academy,
click here.
Literacy Classes are offered to help combat the
widespread problem of illiteracy in slum communities. In addition to formal classes,
educational materials and field trips are also provided to class participants.
Tutoring Classes are offered to boost the academic
progress of school-going children who come from poor families or who have special
educational needs.
Creative English Classes help younger children
develop their creativity and English skills through artistic activities that incorporate
the practice of English writing and speaking.
The IT School is a joint initiative between Deep
Griha and corporate partner Tech Mahindra. Open to young men and women ages 18-30,
the IT school offers intensive 3-month courses that provide young people from the
slums with the skills they need to enter Pune's growing IT industry.
Short Course Programs offer 2-3 day seminars and
brief courses covering topics such as sex education and family planning, health
and hygiene, HIV/AIDS, women's status and rights, and skills training. With a special
focus on girls who might otherwise receive no education, the programs aim to provide
young adults with knowledge of their rights and the confidence to exercise them.
The Youth Activity Center offers a safe place for
young people ages 14 to 25 to gather for after-school activities and recreation.
The center also provides help with homework, English language classes, skill development,
and counseling on topics of concern to young people such as sex, drug abuse, and
domestic violence.