Family Development Services - Building Blocks
Empowers underprivileged children in India through free, quality education and essential life skills
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Financials
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2021
Total IncomeRs.47,626,113Total ExpensesRs.47,626,113Non Program ExpensesRs.2,764,730Program ExpensesRs.44,861,383Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022
Total IncomeRs.60,972,792Total ExpensesRs.60,972,792Non Program ExpensesRs.3,388,982Program ExpensesRs.57,583,810Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2023
Total IncomeRs.45,830,839Total ExpensesRs.45,830,839Non Program ExpensesRs.5,978,404Program ExpensesRs.39,852,435Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2024
Total IncomeRs.90,066,294Total ExpensesRs.105,943,051Non Program ExpensesRs.7,938,378Program ExpensesRs.98,004,673Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Geographies Served
Programs
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Project +10
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
Project +10 aims to support underprivileged children who have completed a three-year kindergarten program by providing them with opportunities to continue their education from Grade 1 to Grade 10. This initiative addresses the financial limitations of families unable to afford English medium schools, advocating for sponsors to assist in funding these students' educational journey. It is a chance to not only bring joy but also to create a significant, enduring impact on their future.
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Bloom Programme
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
The Bloom Program by Family Development Services - Building Blocks aims to address the digital divide affecting youth and women in urban-poor communities, who lack access to basic computer skills training. With a landscape marked by limited digital access, widening socioeconomic gaps, and barriers to education and employment for those without digital skills, the program focuses on empowering its participants for a brighter future. Through comprehensive digital inclusion initiatives, including IT access, mentorship, skill development in software applications and coding languages, and holistic support, Bloom strives to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability. As a result, over half of the program's graduates have seen a significant increase in their earning potential, demonstrating the transformative impact of computer literacy on their lives.
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Building Blocks
District
Bangalore
Hyderabad
States
Karnataka
Goa
Telangana
Under our Building Blocks vertical, which was what we began with in 2005, over the years we have grown from one classroom in a garage to a total of 11 centers spread over 3 states in South India. We have one center in Goa, another in Hyderabad, one in Coorg and all of the remaining in Bangalore.
Under this we focus on aiding slum children, offering them a comprehensive education comparable to that of private English Medium schools. Through its kindergarten program, it equips underprivileged children, as young as three years, with essential knowledge of the English language, arithmetic, science, and life skills. This initiative, made possible by generous sponsors, addresses the economic barriers preventing these children from accessing early learning opportunities, ensuring they receive education free of charge.
We also give the students two nutritious meals each day, which is a tremendous aid, as their parents are very poor daily wage laborers and sometimes do not have any income.
Impact Metrics
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Total Students Impacted by Building Blocks = 10492
Program Name
Building Blocks
Year-wise Metrics- 2021-22 743
- 2022-23 768
- 2023-24 817
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2641 Students Sponsored for Higher Education
Program Name
Project Plus 10 Program
Year-wise Metrics- 2021-22 410
- 2022-23 426
- 2023-24 432
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A Total of 283 Students Attended the Bloom Computer Literacy Program
Program Name
Bloom Program (Computer Literacy)
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 119
- 2023-24 90
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATF4234F
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Registration Number
BLU-S535-2005-06
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CSR Form 1
CSR00010272
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80G
AAATF4234FF20222
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12A
AAATF4234FE20216
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FCRA
094421357
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2005
Impact
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty for these families. All of the kids coming to our Building Blocks centers are pretty much 1st generation learners. Besides education, cleanliness and personal hygiene is a big part of what we teach the children at the same time. Needless to say, as most of them do not have access to running water, this is a big step in helping them to see how different things can be in their lives. Another area where there is a noticeable impact, is in attacking malnutrition. The children coming to our Building Blocks centers, get two nutritious meals each day. Our program also impacts the parents of our Building Blocks students as they now see how education can impact their children’s lives and futures. Even though they still might not have the wherewithal to give their children a higher education, through our Project Plus Ten program, this is made possible. Total students impacted by BB = 10492 Total students impacted by PPT = 2641 Total students impacted by Bloom = 283
Vision and Mission
Building Blocks envisions a future India free from poverty where all children, regardless of background or class, have equal opportunity to get an education.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Headquarters
31, Ground Floor, 1st Cross, Jeevanahalli Main Road, Maruthi Seva Nagar
Directions, Bangalore, Karnataka -
Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Society
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management