WHO WE ARE
We are a Mumbai-based Section 8, 12 A and 80 G accredited, not for profit organisation. We started as a platform for socially responsible and committed citizens of Mumbai who can spare their time and resources for the betterment of school going children from our vicinity who are first generation learners. Today, students enroll into our programs starting from Grade 2 and are tutored, mentored and guided through to Grade 12 and beyond.
OUR STORY IN NUMBERS
YEARS
CENTRES
Students
VOLUNTEERS
OUR KEY PROGRAMS
The Free Learning Centre Project
Our flagship program, The Free Learning Centre Project enables citizens to offer a range of experiences to school-goers from slums in the neighbourhood. Currently it operates in 20 centres and 40 batches across Mumbai.
What Happens at an AXF Free Learning CentrE
Empowerment
Life Skills Lessons,
Counselling, Creating
Social Change
Education
Tutoring and Mentoring,
Talent development,
Education Trips
Wellbeing
Celebrations,
Movie Outings,
Redistribution drives
Support
Workbooks,
Stationery,
T-shirts, Bags
Nurturing
Daily Nutrition,
Medical check ups,
Grooming
AXF@ Schools
Schools can either engage with us for a limited period over weekly CAS activities, where students can contribute through weekend volunteering at our centres or by taking our children to school for pre-planned activities. Alternatively, schools can start a learning centre at school premises under their banner.
From 2013-2017, AXF has also conducted an in-school program, year on year, where teachers appointed by us conducted English classes in vernacular municipal schools. 2,500 students benefited from this program.
The AXF Youth Engagement Program
The YEP program of AXF aims to provide opportunities for students to gain 21st-century employability skills. Our students are first-generation learners and often lack role models in their lives. Hence AXF’s role becomes critical in mentoring and motivating these students to achieve their goals.
Some of the key components of our YEP program are:
Coaching for SSC & HSC board examinations
Spoken English classes
Digital Literacy
Grooming and Etiquette for corporate offices
Resume Building
Interview Skills
We’re on a mission to impact 10,000 children.
Our volunteers steer our purpose forward with enthusiasm.
We’re transparent about how we use every rupee raised.
OUR SPONSORS
Our Collaborations – Organizations
Our Collaborations – Organizations
Our Collaborations – Schools/Colleges
Our Collaborations – Schools/Colleges
OUR AWARDS
- Exceptional Women of Excellence by Women Economic Forum- 2019.
- AXF Free Learning Centre was among the top 55 ideas shortlisted from 690 idea submissions, from across 195 countries in the Idea Bridge Builder Challenge in 2018.
- Women Achiever Award 2016 by The Young Environmentalist Forum Trust: Won by our founders.
- Unsung Heroes by ICE Awards 2016: Won by our founders.
- Innovation Award & Grant of USD 10,000 from Linkedin for Good Foundation–2013.
- Innovation Award and Grant of Rs.17.5 lacs from the Millennium Alliance in Round II–2014.
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