LeapForWord

LeapForWord, founded in 2006 by a group of management graduates, is a registered non-profit organisation based in Mumbai, India. Its focus is on enhan Read morecing the English language skills of children in underserved communities. This effort is driven by the understanding that English proficiency has become a significant factor in differentiating educational opportunities between the privileged and underprivileged. LeapForWord's vision is to provide children from underserved communities access to higher education opportunities that were previously hindered by inadequate English skills. The organisation is committed to developing practical, cost-effective teaching and learning resources for teachers and students in regional language schools across India, addressing the long-standing challenge of English illiteracy. What motivates LeapForWord is the potential to eliminate the English learning barrier that has restricted millions of students from accessing quality education for decades. The organisation recognizes the importance of Government-run regional language schools in achieving widespread education but acknowledges that many struggle to effectively teach English. LeapForWord's mission is to equip these schools with tools that allow them to deliver English education as effectively as private institutions. Its core driving force is to ensure "Equal Access to English Learning Opportunities," aiming to bridge the educational divide and empower students with the language skills needed for success.

LeapForWord's vision is to create an end-state where children from underserved communities can access higher education opportunities of their choice, which to date they couldn't due to poor English capabilities. Their mission is to solve the chronic legacy problem of English Illiteracy by developing effective, easy-to-use, and economical teaching/learning techniques for teachers and students from regional language schools across India.

LeapForWord has developed an in-house algorithm that can translate English into any Sanskrit-originated language and vice versa, which is under patent consideration. They were also invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for an introduction with The Hon. President of India.