Bridging the Education Gap
Outreach is Aasraa’s first point of contact and the vital bridge between our interventions and beneficiaries. Serving as frontline ambassadors, the Outreach Team engages directly with communities -understanding their challenges, identifying and enrolling children Aasraa’s educational programs, conducting rescue operations, supporting relief efforts, and spreading awareness.
Aasraa’s Outreach Team actively maps slums and surrounding communities, gathering vital data to guide interventions and ensure the most vulnerable children are identified and supported. Once a child is identified, the team conducts a thorough needs assessment and links them to the most suitable educational initiatives. Their involvement does not end there; Outreach maintains continuous engagement with children and their families throughout their educational journey, ensuring obstacles are addressed promptly.
CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM
Aasraa’s Outreach Team is part of the District Task Force and works closely with the Childline and Child Welfare Committee, Education Department of Uttrakhand and the Police Department to rescue and rehabilitate children involved in child-begging, child labour, ragpicking, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse etc. Collaboration with local and state authorities, educational institutions, and community leaders ensures holistic support to children and families.
Over the years, Outreach has helped Aasraa build deep trust within the community. It has also evolved into an advocacy arm, assisting underserved families in overcoming barriers such as lack of documentation, which often prevents access to government services and benefits.
Bridging the Skill Gap
Aasraa’s Outreach Team identifies underserved youth and connects them to SkillAbility, Aasraa’s skills training program. They conduct detailed surveys in areas with high concentrations of unskilled youth and match candidates to suitable skill verticals provided at SkillAbility. Reaching both urban and rural communities, the team enrolls motivated youth who aspire to become job-ready or start their own ventures. They also maintain close engagement with parents to build awareness and support for skills training.
To amplify impact, the team collaborates with schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits, and other institutions, promoting the value of skill development in today’s fast-changing economy.
40
communities
16
years
Every time I manage to enroll a child into one of our programs,
it feels like a victory. Seeing their lives improve, even in small
ways, reminds me why this work matters so much.
Every time I manage to enroll a child into one of our programs, it feels like a victory. Seeing their lives improve, even in small ways, reminds me why this work matters so much.
