Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Financials
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2019
Total IncomeRs.188,718,002Total ExpensesRs.200,350,757Non Program ExpensesRs.48,650,446Program ExpensesRs.151,700,311Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020
Total IncomeRs.451,122,551Total ExpensesRs.430,748,787Non Program ExpensesRs.43,074,878Program ExpensesRs.387,673,909Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021
Total IncomeRs.442,013,886Total ExpensesRs.40,939,066Non Program ExpensesRs.4,093,906Program ExpensesRs.36,845,160Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022
Total IncomeRs.532,640,854Total ExpensesRs.494,804,285Non Program ExpensesRs.49,480,428Program ExpensesRs.445,323,857Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2023
Total IncomeRs.623,831,766Total ExpensesRs.606,989,021Non Program ExpensesRs.108,141,235Program ExpensesRs.498,847,786Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2024
Total IncomeRs.803,697,066Total ExpensesRs.740,313,267Non Program ExpensesRs.33,923,429Program ExpensesRs.706,389,838Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Geographies Served
Programs
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Community Engagement Programmes
District
Pune
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
Parents are considered to be an important part of school management committees(SMC) that ensure smooth functioning and accountability of the school management towards the students. They are encouraged to join the SMCs along with teachers and student leaders and take part in social initiatives to educate other parents on community issues.
Parents are also trained in life skills, hygiene and nutrition to make their care more effective. It undertakes English classes for parents to build their confidence and pass it on to their children at home.
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Youth Development Programmes
District
Pune
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
The Foundation helps its children develop a positive attitude and values through the teaching of art, a curriculum developed by the Foundation itself. This also provides a career opportunity for its Alumni who can teach students and gain experience in the process.
It also focuses on sports to inculcate teamwork and friendships through physical activity. It encourages students to join football, cricket and hockey matches played among community organisations and in between the Akanksha schools. It encourages a concept of ‘circle time’ where students get together with their mentor and interact freely to get their concerns and curiosities addressed.
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Academic Achievement Programmes
District
Pune
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
Schools managed by the Foundation follow a blended learning methodology which ensures continuity and reach of education. The approach combines the merits of classroom and remote learning. Its independent learning method encourages groups of students to perform and master one task at a time through the installation of independent workstations used by the student groups in a sequential manner.
The Buckle Up and Read programme focuses on sharpening the student’s vocabulary and reading skills by providing books that contain more text than illustrations.
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Alumni Support and Engagement Programmes
District
Pune
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
The Foundation aims to support its students even after they pass out of its institutions through an Alumni Support Engagement Programme. This programme through its team ensures that passed out students do well in life by being in constant touch with them, conducting career awareness and counselling sessions, operating phone lines for support and guiding them towards alternative careers in case they are weak in academics.
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Karuna Programme
District
Pune
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
This programme is Akanksha Foundation’s response to the Covid pandemic. It includes the three components of Max Vax, Mental Health & Well-Being and Uninterrupted Learning.
The Max Vax mission set out to increase vaccination intake among its students and communities while the Mental Health & Well-Being mission attempted to help people deal with Covid anxiety and supported them tide personal losses.
The Uninterrupted Learning mission ensured that learning never stopped even in the absence of classroom teaching by keeping connected through virtual classes.
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The Akanksha Foundation School Muncipal Program
The Akanksha Foundation (TAF) is gearing up to support children from low-income communities, reverse the learning loss, strengthen socio-emotional well-being and build stronger relationships with the parents. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Akanksha schools used technology to teach students. However, the need is now more than ever & we look forward to having a meaningful partnership with you in this journey. The mission of The School Project is to create a model for high-performing schools that redefines what is possible for children from low-income communities, and has the potential to drive wider systemic reform. Akanksha’s vision is that one day, all children will be equipped with the education, skills and character they need to lead empowered lives AKANKSHA : TRANSFORMING EDUCATION From 15 children in 1991 to more than 14,000 children, Akanksha has been empowering children from low-income communities by imparting high-quality education through 26 English medium schools in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur in India. Akanksha is one of the largest networks of public-private partnership schools in India and impacts countless children and their families through 3 main goals: Academic Excellence Adequate attention to each child and tailoring lesson plans makes education at Akanksha, a targeted and immersive journey. Akanksha also supports its alumni, once they've graduated from school. Socio-Emotional Well-being & Development Our Socio-Emotional & Ethical (SEE) Learning curriculum trains every child to maximise their potential through dedicated teaching practices, play and resources designed specifically to meet this goal. Parent Engagement Parents become our partners in a child's learning journey. They actively engage in the process of their child's development through programs such as the School Management Committee, parent literacy classes and parent volunteerism.
Impact Metrics
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Students Passed in Ssc Exams
Year-wise Metrics- 2014-15 58
- 2015-16 61
- 2016-17 120
- 2017-18 97
- 2018-19 130
- 2019-20 217
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Students Passed in Graduation
Year-wise Metrics- 2014-15 36
- 2015-16 14
- 2016-17 100
- 2017-18 84
- 2018-19 84
- 2019-20 107
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Student Attendance %
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 87
- 2020-21 49
- 2021-22 74
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Student Retention %
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 100
- 2020-21 99
- 2021-22 100
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Parent Participation in Meetings %
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 80
- 2020-21 57
- 2021-22 79
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Parent Participation in Meetings %
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 80
- 2020-21 57
- 2021-22 79
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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Organisation Strength
11
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Diversity Metrics
80% women
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Organization Structure
Yes
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATT0207A
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Registration Number
MAH/132/91/BOMBAY
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CSR Form 1
CSR00001286
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80G
AAATT0207AF20214
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12A
AAATT0207AE20214
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FCRA
083780558
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1992
Impact
Akanksha Foundation has implemented its model in 26 schools across Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur impacting 10,000 students achieving 88% attendance and 97% student retention, 75% of parents are part of school management committees, retaining 90% of teachers on an average and 100% students passed grade 12 as of 2020-21.
Vision and Mission
Akanksha’s Vision is that all children will be equipped with the education, skills, and
character they need to lead empowered lives. Our Mission is to impact the lives of
children from low-income communities, enabling them to maximize their potential and
change their lives.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Headquarters
Voltas Premises, Z-Block, 2nd Floor, T. B. Kadam Marg, Chinchpokali
Directions, Mumbai, Maharashtra -
Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Society
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management