EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

For many academically bright children from low-income families, continuing their education is a challenge due to financial constraints. Our Educational Sponsorship Programme ensures that these children stay in school, thrive academically, and build brighter futures. Special consideration is given to differently-abled, children of single-parent families, and the girl child. About 1000 children receive sponsorship annually.

What Your Support Makes Possible

• A stipend that helps cover essentials like school / tuition fees, study materials, conveyance costs.
• Guidance and counselling to help students choose the right subjects and career paths.
• Health check-ups to ensure overall well-being.
• Annual gifts and stationery that ease the burden on families and motivate children.
• Higher education assistance for students who score above 80% in their Class XII exams.

We closely monitor each child’s progress and provide regular academic and emotional support. Sponsors are kept abreast of the progress of the children through progress reports twice a year.

The programme has succeeded in keeping children in the classrooms and off the streets, even inspiring many to pursue higher studies, breaking cycles of poverty and opening doors to opportunity.

Case Study : HIMANI!

Himani joined our Educational Sponsorship Programme in 2019 as a student of Class 5. Living in a joint family with her grandparents, parents, and three older siblings, her home environment was warm but financially strained. Her father, the sole earning member, was an auto driver with a monthly income below Rs 12000. The situation was made even more challenging by his health issues, which often kept him away from work. The family depended heavily on external support to sustain their children’s education and aspirations.

For Himani, DCCW’s sponsorship became that crucial pillar. The support helped her meet essential needs-stationery, school supplies, and other study-related expenses-that her family struggled to afford.

Beyond financial aid, the programme offered her career counselling sessions that played a defining role in her choosing the right stream, understanding the college admission process, and developing stress-management skills. Himani shares that this mentorship gave her clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction when she needed it most.

Despite the obstacles at home, she remained focused and worked hard. Her efforts culminated in a remarkable achievement-scoring 89% in Class 12. Himani is pursuing B.Com (Hons) and already planning what she should do after graduating. Himani exemplifies how, with just a little help, a determined young student can rise above limitations and stride towards a brighter future.