We can help students and their families embrace success
Schools that are attended by our students complete only 35% of the annual curriculum. Yet, they are promoted to higher classes with weak foundational knowledge. These schools suffer from teacher shortages, especially for Maths, English, and Science. This leads to a high student-teacher ratio with a lack of quality teaching. Poor English comprehension and speaking skills can even lead to higher dropouts in UG colleges.
How we bridge the gap
We focus on clarifying and strengthening concepts before advancing students. Our curriculum is based on efficient communication, critical and logical thinking, and empathetic life skills. This helps curb school and college dropouts as they cope better with the curriculum, helping students move towards gainful employment and improved quality of life.
Regular Tests
We begin with baseline tests to assess each student’s capabilities and place them at an appropriate level, different from the grades they may be in at school. Monthly tests track their progress, and at the end of the year, an endline exam determines promotion to the next level. This standardised practice is followed throughout our organisation.
Personalised Attention
We maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:5 to ensure personalised attention and quality education. This approach allows for better teaching and fosters emotional and social bonds with the children.
Emphasis on spoken English and Life Skills
Besides working on foundational knowledge of the English language in lower grades, our Spoken English program helps students become fluent in conversational English. Our Life Skills program helps them be confident and develop a higher emotional quotient (EQ).
Our Vision
All children have the opportunity to be mentored by an involved, educated, empathetic adult to discover and achieve their true potential.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide opportunities for committed, loving and enthusiastic adults to mentor first-generation learners from economically marginalised communities, through collaboration with local communities, schools, corporates, government agencies, and other developmental organisations.
OUR MILESTONES AND GOALS
Since inception, we’ve grown in strength and impact.
2024-25
31 centres, 1410 volunteers and 3105 students
62,500 teaching hours
2023-24
Scaled to 30+ Centres with 1281 volunteers and 3146 students
36,000 teaching hours
2022-23
Returned to in-person learning at AXF Free Learning Centres
Increased AXF Free Learning Centres to 24 with 1500 volunteers
2500 students impacted
2021-22
Introduced Digital Centres to teach students online
2800 students impacted through digital learning
2020-21
Relief offered to 1400 student families throughout COVID-19 lockdown and 1000 more families supported with ration kits
Successfully pivoted to online studies for AXF students
2019-20
Introduced a life skills program along with self-development training for volunteers, equipping them to effectively support children's social and emotional learning.
2200 children impacted across a milestone of 20 Free Learning Centres, with the support of 700 volunteers. 11 centres are citizen-initiated and run.
2018-19
2000 children impacted across 17 AXF Free Learning Centres
Implemented a Youth Empowerment Program aimed at connecting education to livelihood opportunities and preparing students for SSC & HSC board exams.
2017-18
Pivoted to focus on Free Learning Centres due to far better learning outcomes
Established Goregaon East, Versova and Amboli Free Learning Centres
Launched Centres at Poisar, Mulund and Ghatkopar with summer camps
2016-17
Established Malad, Colaba, and Powai Centres
Opened a second Santacruz Centre
3,500 children impacted: 1,000 in AXF Free Learning Centres and 2,500 in the In-School English Program.
2015-16
Implemented a standardised curriculum, assessment practices, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) processes.
2014-15
Established Centres in Andheri East and Sewri
3280 children impacted: 1580 children in AXF Free Learning Centres and 2500 in In-School English Program
2013-14
Established our third Centre in Juhu
In-school English Program launched to teach English in the vernacular medium in municipal schools
2480 children impacted: 780 children in Free Learning Centres and 1700 in In-School English Programs
2012-13
April: Launched our first Free Learning Centre in Bandra West with 80 children
September: Established the Santacruz Centre with 220 children
300 children impacted
We consistently enhance our format, curriculum and execution capacities
Impact stories
Girl-Power “I want to become an IAS officer and bring about gender equality in our society. I want to ensure that women get the same respect as men do…they are empowered to think and act freely,” says 17-year-old Khushboo Suman Jha, an 11th standard…