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AKANKSHA SCHOOLS

Akanksha runs 21 English medium schools in Mumbai and Pune. As the largest network of public-private partnership schools in India, Akanksha redefines what is possible for students from low-income communities.

We are committed to progressive pedagogy that focuses equally on academic and socio-emotional support. As a result, our students outperform their counterparts in government schools:

Akanksha Schools

100% of Akanksha’s students graduate high school

21 students per teacher

96% of Akanksha alumni pursue higher education

Government Schools

Only 42% of children complete primary education

49 students per teacher

Only 26% of students nationally enroll in higher education

School Spotlight

The Akanksha Education Fund supports all Akanksha schools through contributions from donors in the U.S. Below are two such schools.

Matoshri English Medium School, Pune

Matoshri English Medium School was founded in 2009 in Yerwada, Pune to serve about 10 under-served communities in the surrounding areas. The school runs classes from Kindergarten through 10th grade, currently serving 897 students, with 44 teachers, and 16 staff (including helper Didis).  The school leader, Puneet Bhansali, is committed to providing educational opportunities to ensure holistic development of every learner through continuous learning.

The vision for every child in the school is that they will exhibit a set of core values to leverage different situations successfully, using their acquired skills and knowledge.  In 2019 – 20, the student retention rate was 100%. The first batch of will take the Grade 10 exam in 2020.

Mahalaxmi Mumbai Public School, Mumbai

In 2012, Mahalaxmi Mumbai Public School began in Mumbai’s Bhulabhai Desai Road area, running classes for Kindergarten students. The school currently runs educational programs for from kindergarten to Grade 6 with a priority on building problem-solving skills, critical thinking and decision-making, and creating opportunities to master these skills. These skills are inculcated across all lesson plans. Learning collaboratively through “think, pair, share” and group work has resulted in effective peer learning.

The school has also partnered with parents to create physical safe spaces for their children in their surroundings. The focus has been on working with the parent-led school management to advocate for the importance of physical safety, equip parents with skills to create safe spaces and to creating a positive and supportive environment for students.

About Akanksha

Established over 23 years ago, the Akanksha Fund supports organizations that focus on reforming India’s education system. Akanksha Fund has raised and granted millions to the Akanksha Foundation, which runs schools and centers for disadvantaged children in Mumbai and Pune.

Akanksha Fund has supported a wide range of Akanksha Foundation schools and projects over the years.  Any donations to the Akanksha Fund not explicitly restricted for a particular project will be utilized for the charitable purposes Akanksha Fund determines are most urgent, which may include support of the Akanksha Foundation’s endowment or corpus to ensure the organization’s long-term stability.

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After over 7 years as our Executive Director, Gouri Sadhwani has decided to transition out of her role over the next few months. Under Gouri’s leadership our income increased by over 1000% allowing us to significantly increase grant making towards Akanksha’s 21 schools in India.

We are extremely grateful for her leadership. The Board is searching for our next Executive Director and hope to share an update with you on this soon.

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Did you know that Akanksha has impacted nearly 10,000 students across India? 100% of those students graduate high school and 96% enroll in a junior college.

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2020 Holiday Giving This holiday season, we ask you to make Akanksha part of your annual giving and make a donation below. Your support will help our students pursue their dreams and end the poverty c...
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On this #GivingTuesday, a generous donor has agreed to match all first-time donations to Akanksha. This is the perfect time to DOUBLE the impact of your gift!

All matched donations will go towards the Mahalaxmi Mumbai Public School which serves 300+ students in Kindergarten through grade 7.

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The Mahalaxmi Mumbai School Fund The Mahalaxmi Mumbai Public School was founded in 2012 and now serves 300+ students in Kindergarten through grade 7 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy area. It is one of Akank...
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