EducationHUMANITAS helps to supply basic education by sponsoring general school fees for children.

Children to be sponsored are selected by EducationHUMANITAS local units on the basis of recommendation by teachers and neighborhood committees. They come from families in poverty and their situation is often compounded by other factors (orphaned children, serious illness). Eligibility is determined through a rigorous screening process involving teacher, family and child interviews conducted by EducationHUMANITAS local staff.

Target groups:
Pupils between 6 and 16 years of age

Although education is compulsory until 14 years of age, about 40% of children do not participate any education program in India. Many parents do not send their children to school because of high collateral fees, such as uniform, shoes, and other expenses, depending on the regulation of each school. Also, many parents take into account the loss of income, which would occur if their children went to school instead of working.

According to Education HUMANITAS survey the major reasons of children not attending school are:

EducationHUMANITAS implements special education program forchildren and young adults during monsoon season

At the end of the program participants will be able to read, write and solve basic mathematical problems in their own language. Theyalso receive applicable knowledge about health care issues, birth control and about sustainable local income-generating opportunities.

Target groups:
Women, children and young adults

EducationHUMANITAS implements special education program forchildren and young adults during monsoon season when agricultural and other productive activities are reduced, so people have time and "have no excuse" not to attend school programs.

EducationHUMANITAS Monsoon School Program is specially developed to ensure that children and young adults, who did not attend regular primary school programs, acquire basic knowledge of reading and writing and counting in their local language, as well as basic health related issues such as hygiene, diseases, birth control etc.

In closed collaboration with local organizations EduactionHUMANITAS organizes seminars to parents to raise awareness about the importance of formal education .

These seminars are organized with the participation of teachers and representatives of local institutions.

Target groups: Young parents

• School attendance, especially in the rural and poor urban districts of India, is low and a staggering 40% of children do not complete primary school.
• Education is not seen as a priority for many Indian families as it is considered irrelevant to they everyday life.
• Parents' educational level and attitudes towards education dictate whether or not a child will attend school.