Dream School Foundation
Break the cycle of the socio-economic vulnerability of children and families and help them to help themselves through the power of education.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Financials
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2020
Total IncomeRs.13,553,138Total ExpensesRs.14,744,451Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021
Total IncomeRs.22,080,409Total ExpensesRs.14,420,890Non Program ExpensesRs.491,474Program ExpensesRs.13,364,334Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022
Total IncomeRs.21,430,335Total ExpensesRs.14,001,180Non Program ExpensesRs.555,867Program ExpensesRs.13,445,312Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2023
Total IncomeRs.21,339,271Total ExpensesRs.21,182,943Non Program ExpensesRs.579,529Program ExpensesRs.21,182,941Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Geographies Served
Programs
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DSF School Transformation and Engagement Programme (DSF-STEP)
District
Bangalore
Bangalore Rural
Haveri
States
Karnataka
This programme seeks to resolve problems of education and equality in government schools, resulting in more conducive learning conditions and better student learning outcomes.
The focus areas of STEP are:
(a) Improving Infrastructure - DSF provides support to ensure adequate classroom/ lab/ WASH infrastructure is available in Government schools, thus ensuring conducive learning environment
(b) Learning level enhancement – DSF provides STEM kits to schools and supports/ trains students on discovery based experiential learning of science and math; Also provides training on 21st century skills and emotional/ mental health.
(c) Capacity Building- DSF trains teachers on application based teaching and discovery based experiential learning of STEM disciplines. Also trains the teachers on emotional/ mental well-being so that the teachers can identify and provide adequate support to children who need emotional care. -
DSF Transformational Youth Development and Engagement Programme (DSF-TYDE)- HeadStart
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
The programme focuses on the issue of marginalised children dropping out at the high school stage (from Class 8 onwards) and assists, mentors and monitors children and ensures they complete their school education. The offerings include:
- Scholarship
- Individual mentoring and counselling
- Competency development that includes:
* Functional competencies that focusses on
Transformation – A way of living, communication Skills
and physical & emotional wellbeing
* Academic competencies that include supplementary
academic coaching on science, math and English
* Technical competencies that include computer
proficiency, basic coding skills, robotics etc. -
DSF Transformational Youth Development and Engagement Programme (DSF-TYDE) – Ten Plus
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
This is an extension of our HeadStart programme and supports the most vulnerable children from dire socio economic conditions for pursuing their PUC (Grades 11 & 12) and graduation. The offerings include:
- Scholarship/ financial support to pursue PUC/ Undergraduate programs of their choice including engineering, medicine, commerce etc.
- Coaching for engineering/ medical entrance exam
- Mentoring, career counselling, placement support
- Competency development
* Functional competencies that focusses on leadership skills, communication skills, physical & emotional wellbeing and campus to corporate/ employability skills
* Academic competencies that include expert sessions by industry executives to supplement learning at college, coaching for professional courses etc.
* Technical competencies that include higher level computing skills in the areas of AI/ ML, data science, cyber security, programming and on accounting/ financial modelling and security and capital markets. -
DSF Livelihood & Employment Assistance Programme (LEAP)
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
This programme is targeted at non-skilled and semi-skilled urban underprivileged communities - especially women - and helping them develop meaningful livelihood opportunities through skill building and training. Through this programme, DSF assists under-privileged semi-literate women from marginalised community to learn skills and exposes them to technology that can enhance employment opportunities and help in creating micro-enterprises. The women are provided training on:
(a) Vocational skills
(b) Spoken English
(c) Lifeskills
(d) Basic computer skills
(d) Entrepreneurship skills
Impact Metrics
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No. of Children Impacted, No. of Schools, Baseline & Endline Assessment, Attendance, Drop-Outs, Marks Scored, Admission Rates
Program Name
DSF School Transformation and Engagement Programme
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 40000
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No. of Students Impacted, Drop-Outs, Results in Class 10
Program Name
DSF Transformational Youth Development and Engagement Programme (DSF-TYDE) – HeadStart
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 250
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No. of Students Impacted, Dropouts, Class 12 Results, No. of Students Getting Into Tier 1 Colleges, Placement Ratio (Graduate Students)
Program Name
DSF Transformational Youth Development and Engagement Programme (DSF-TYDE) – Ten Plus
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 400
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No. of Women Trained, No. of Women Getting Livelihood Opportunity – Jobs and Self-Employment
Program Name
DSF Livelihood & Employment Assistance Programme (LEAP)
Year-wise Metrics- 2022-23 0
Leadership Team
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Bhama Sridharan
Director – STEM Education
Demographics & Structure
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Organisation Strength
None
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATD7803L
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Registration Number
RJN-4/00024/2005-2006
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CSR Form 1
CSR00007928
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80G
AAATD7803LF20211
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12A
AAATD7803LE20213
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FCRA
94421401
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2005
Impact
- 65+ Government Schools supported and have transformed into schools with conducive learning environment, thereby ensuring better learning outcomes. - Over 30,000 children from Government Schools have benefited from the programs offered by DSF. - 800 children graduated with the support of financial and academic support of DSF and are presently in gainful employment, thus ensuring their families are pulled out of poverty.
Vision and Mission
DSF's vision is to make the right to equitable and quality education real for every child. Their mission is to break the cycle of socio-economic vulnerability through education and skill building, assisting students from school to sustainable careers.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Bangalore
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Trust
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management