Taking the Journey of Doing Right via Boat

With a population of over a billion, India is the most populated democracy in the world. Due to its large population, India faces several social and economic problems. One of the biggest impediments to social development in India is illiteracy. Although the right to compulsory education is a constitutional right which the government is obligated to provide, the provision is far from being realized. Since the government has not been performing this important duty and obligation placed on them, much of the burden of providing free education has fallen on non-government organizations.

One such NGO is Guria. Guria has, under the leadership of Ajeet Singh, started a unique boat school in Varanasi where children can spend their time studying or playing or even revising, without any worries or distractions. Earlier, these children were not inclined to learning, because they did not want to part with the banks of the Ganaga river. The boat school has solved that problem. Without the boat school, these children would otherwise spend their time doing various mundane works or would perhaps waste their time doing nothing constructive. Due to the Varanasi boat school the children have become more interested in education. The number of students has also increased exponentially with time. Till date hundreds of children have received primary education from the boat school, and the boat school has got them admitted into various schools.

Despite all the efforts put into the boat school initiative, there is a lot more room for improvement.  Guria is not just stopping at where it is now. It wants to ensure that children are getting the best possible facilities and environment, so that they can have a bright future. In order to effect this magical transformation, the Varanasi boat school needs to restore and redecorate its interiors to make it an ideal learning environment. It is also necessary to ensure that the children receive all the required books, educational toys, stationary, a computer and a painting kit to enhance their learning abilities. If this transformation is successful in Varanasi, similar initiatives can be started in different places, throughout the country.

What can we do to help?

In order to support the boat school initiative, and help in this magical transformation of the boat school, you can help by supporting and contributing the initiative and join the Journey of Doing Right. Support this good cause and let us strive towards a better India. Remember, children are our future. Let’s all Do Right by them. 

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