Help us break down barriers to education – donate a bicycle!
In collaboration with Z Zurich Foundation, Plan India’s Accelerated Learning Centres (Balika Shivir) bring education closer to rural villages in the States of Rajasthan and Jharkhand, making it easier for girls who dropped out of school to reconnect to and complete school. Over three years, we are positively impacting over 30,000 lives.
Zurich employees regularly volunteer as teachers in the Balika Shivir. Each year, the Z Zurich Foundation supports an employee donation campaign, offering employees another way to connect to this meaningful program, and matching their personal donations 1:1.
For many girls attending the Balika Shivir, there are invisible barriers to learning and attending school – reconciling family duties and studying, affording the bus fare to travel the distance, or even keeping warm enough to concentrate during a harsh Northern Indian winter.
We are currently not accepting donations for this cause.
For any questions or details about past donations, please contact us at Donor.Service@planindia.org. Thank you for your support!
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Your contribution of INR 250* will buy woollen garments for a girl to keep warm throughout a cold winter in Rajasthan and Jharkhand
*With Z Zurich Foundation matching your contribution 1:1, your contribution buys a Woollen sweater -
Your contribution of INR 2750* will buy a bicycle for a girl who lives more than 5km away from the Learning Center, offering independence and a safer, less expensive way to travel
*With Z Zurich Foundation matching your contribution 1:1, your contribution buys a bicycle
Thank you for your generosity
Soni (Name Changed) achieved 64% in 10th grade; awarded for preventing child marriage and recognized with the Plan India Impact.
Rinki (Name Changed) scored 62.4% in 10th grade; linked 64 girls to Balika Shivir centres, and her inspiring story was featured in a film at the Z Zurich Foundation's 50th anniversary.
Sakhi Sangams Safe Spaces where girls can share their dreams and aspirations in a supportive environment.
Sakhi Sangam Girls Challenging gender stereotypes through football.
Sakhi Sangam girls engage in creative activities at Balika Shivir centres.
Sakhi Sangam girls have been felicitated at the district for preventing child marriages in their community.
My daughter got a cycle from the centre. This has been very useful and she can come to the centre more easily. - Sharda,
Hazaribagh
Thanks to Plan India–Balika Shivir, I’ve been able to reconnect with my education, make new friends, balance my responsibilities, and look at life with a new sense of possibility. I’m truly grateful.- Kaushalya,
Udaipur
Ever since I got my bicycle, I have had no trouble reaching the centre. I don’t get tired anymore. I reach within 15 minutes and now attend every day. It has given me freedom. - Shalini,
West Singhbhum
The bicycle gave me freedom. I reach the centre on time, help at home, and even go to the market by myself. I feel confident now.” - Muskaan,
Hazaribagh
