Our Vision

It is a truth universally acknowledged that children are the future of the world and one way to ensure the betterment of the world is by providing support for underprivileged children and giving them the opportunity to bring about change, mainly through education, art and nurture.

FoSEC aims to educate children in order to help them become independent, creative and skilful, not only to improve their standard of living but also giving them the right to choose their future. We believe that knowledge is the key to development but unfortunately not everyone has access to a free education, but together, we can change this.

Our Objectives

Our objectives are simply to give every child access to a free education and in turn provide the prospect of a better future for the children and their families. We want to create a positive atmosphere at the school, where the children are free to learn.

Educating these children does not only mean that they will be able to read and write but also that they can work towards a better future, full of hope and possibilities.

Our mission

Free education

Currently the school is attended by 18 children between the ages of 4 and 12. 12 of these pupils are working to support themselves and their families with little or no access to education. Some of these children are working in poor conditions on the streets, whilst others work in shops or as cleaners. A free education is vital for their development and the promise of a better future. It is for this purpose that the Saraswati Education Centre has been established. Our central focus is to teach basic skills that will enable them to progress and create better living conditions for themselves as well as others.

We especially encourage the education of girls as they have the least prospect for an education and therefore a chance for a better life.

It is therefore the school’s mission to provide this opportunity that is crucial in these children’s lives.

The school provides lessons in Hindi, English, Horticulture, Mathematics, Information Technology and Meditation, creating a platform for these children to express themselves and learn. The school also allows the children to communicate with one another and enjoy each other’s company.

Meditation

The Saraswati Education Centre considers mediation a fundamental aspect of the school’s activity.

At the end of each day spent together, the children meditate and reflect upon the activities of the day, to create an awareness of their body and mind and most importantly unwind before going to work.

Meal

A healthy meal will be provided everyday, in order for the children to share food in a peaceful environment with their friends. This will also allow the children to go to work with more energy and a better frame of mind.

Future projects

• Computer Skills
  The centre will also focus on future projects that will teach the children essential computer skills, giving them a better chance to progress in the modern world.
  (We need donations for computers, or second hand computers that you wish to give)
• Vegi-Garden
  The school aims to have a vegi-garden on the rooftop of the centre as an avenue for educating children about sustainable living and raising awareness about environmental issues (global warming, water shortages and pollution in the streets of India).
• Art
  We want to Involve skilled professionals from various backgrounds to participate with the school; we are looking for musicians, painters and dancers. We aim to develop the children artistically and creatively through different activities such as theatre productions, creating a mutually beneficial atmosphere for both the children and volunteers. This is a way through which volunteers can share their skills and promote the joy of expression.

Our Team

Our team only consists of volunteers.

Two teachers working on a day-to-day basis with the children in Varanasi.

We also have a team of fundraisers, web designers and other Volunteers working in Europe.

We always need your donations and your participation, as it is the only way for us to keep the school running. Any help, financial or otherwise is highly valued by the volunteers but more importantly by the children!