Gift of Learning for Underprivileged Children

1. Executive Summary

BARNAMALA is a heartfelt initiative to gift the joy of learning to underprivileged children who lack access to basic educational materials. In Bengali, 'Barnamala' means the alphabet garland – the first step to literacy. This project aims to distribute specially curated educational kits containing Bengali & English alphabet books, slates, writing materials, and illustrative learning charts to children from marginalized communities, brick kiln workers' families, tribal hamlets, and urban slums.

2. Need & Problem Statement

Millions of children in India drop out before completing primary education due to lack of basic learning tools. For many first-generation learners, owning a book, a slate, or a pencil is a luxury. Without these foundational tools, their curiosity fades and child labor becomes inevitable. BARNAMALA bridges this gap by providing the first gift of education.

3. Project Objectives

·         To distribute 1000+ BARNAMALA learning kits to underprivileged children aged 3-8 years.

·         To promote foundational literacy in mother tongue (Bengali) and English.

·         To encourage school enrollment and reduce dropout rates.

·         To engage parents and community volunteers in early childhood education.

·         To create a replicable, low-cost model for corporate employee giving via Benevity.

4. Target Beneficiaries

Direct Beneficiaries: 1000 children (50% girls) from economically weaker sections, SC/ST communities, and migrant families.
Indirect Beneficiaries: ~3000 family members and community members.

5. Project Activities & Implementation Plan

Phase Activity Timeline

Phase 1 Beneficiary Identification & Community Mobilization Week 1-2

Phase 2 Procurement & Assembly of BARNAMALA Kits Week 3-4

Phase 3 Distribution Events & Joyful Learning Workshops Week 5-6

Phase 4 Parent Orientation & Follow-up Week 7

Phase 5 mpact Documentation & Reporting to Donors Week 8

6. BARNAMALA Kit Composition (Per Child)

·         1 x Bengali Barnamala Pictorial Book

·         1 x English Alphabet & Numbers Book

·         1 x Wooden/Plastic Writing Slate with Chalk

·         1 x Set of Pencils, Eraser, Sharpener (5 pcs)

·         1 x Drawing Copy & Crayon Set (12 colors)

·         1 x Alphabet Wall Chart (Bengali + English)

·         1 x School Bag (Eco-friendly)

·         1 x Gift Message Card from Donor (Personalized via Benevity)

7. Budget Breakdown

Item Cost per Kit (INR) Total for 1000 Kits (INR)

Books & Learning Materials 180 1,80,000

Slate, Stationery & Crayons 150 1,50,000

School Bag & Chart 120 1,20,000

Packaging, Logistics & Distribution 50 50,000

Documentation, Monitoring & Reporting — 30,000

Estimated Total Project Cost: INR 5,30,000 (~USD 6,350) | Cost per Child: INR 530

Expected Outcomes & Impact

·         1000 children receive their first learning kit and develop interest in reading/writing.

·         At least 80% of beneficiaries enroll/continue in Anganwadi/Primary School.

·         Improved literacy and cognitive skills in early years.

·         Enhanced community awareness on importance of early education.

Transparent reporting with photos, stories, and utilization certificates for donors

Sustainability & Transparency

All donations received via Benevity will be acknowledged with 80G receipts, fund utilization report, high-resolution photos of distribution, beneficiary stories, and a final impact report uploaded on Benevity platform. The model is designed to be scaled year-on-year with employee volunteering.