Human Welfare Foundation

Human Welfare Foundation • Grassroots Learning

Community Learning Centre (CLC)

Bridging the educational gap for out-of-school and at-risk children from marginalized and underserved communities, preparing them for formal school admission while empowering youth and women with vocational self-reliance.

4
Active State Centres
2-3
Classrooms per Centre
100%
Formal School Bridge
4 SDGs
UN Aligned Impact
Community Learning Centre Classroom
A Second Chance at Formal Education
The Learning Gap

Addressing Foundational Literacy & Secondary Dropouts

The Community Learning Centre (CLC) is designed to bridge the educational gap for children from marginalized and underserved communities. The program focuses on providing basic education to out-of-school children, preparing them for admission into formal schools, while also offering academic support to school-going children who are at risk of dropping out.

Once children attain the required learning level, they are enrolled in nearby government or private schools to continue their formal education without disruption.

UDISE+ 2023–24 Dropout Data

India's school dropout rate at the secondary level remains a critical concern, particularly among children from economically disadvantaged families.

ASER 2024 Foundational Findings

Highlights persistent learning gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among children in rural and low-income slum localities.

Integrated Services

Facilities & Centre Programs

Established in slums and underserved localities with 2–3 classrooms equipped with essential learning facilities, integrating holistic development under one roof.

01

Basic & Adult Literacy Program

Foundational literacy and numeracy for out-of-school children alongside functional adult literacy classes for parents.

02

Vocational Training

Equipping youth and women with market-aligned trade skills, stitching, and crafts to create self-reliant household livelihoods.

03

Career Guidance & Counselling

Early academic mentoring, aptitude assessment, and guidance to prevent dropouts and plan formal higher education paths.

04

Nutrition Support Program

Daily nutritious meals and supplements to overcome childhood malnourishment and improve cognitive classroom learning.

05

Health & Hygiene Awareness

Regular health check-ups, personal hygiene routines, sanitation drives, and clean water habit awareness for slum families.

Global Goals Alignment

The Idea Behind CLCs: UN SDGs

The Community Learning Centre initiative is aligned with four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to break the generational cycle of poverty.

Goal 01

No Poverty

Combining education with nutrition and livelihood opportunities to break generational poverty traps for vulnerable households.

Goal 02

Zero Hunger

Providing nutritious meals to children at learning centres to combat malnutrition and boost classroom attentiveness.

Goal 04

Quality Education

Delivering foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) and re-enrolling dropouts into formal government or private schools.

Goal 08

Decent Work & Growth

Equipping youth and adult women with practical vocational skills to enhance employability and household income generation.

Active Footprint

Our Reach: 4 Operational States

At present, four Community Learning Centres are operational across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Bihar, serving hundreds of children and families each year.

CLC Delhi Center Urban Slum
New Delhi

Delhi CLC Hub

Serving children in dense urban informal settlements with foundational classes, midday nutrition, and formal school admissions.

CLC Haryana Center Aspirational District
Haryana

Haryana CLC Hub

Engaging rural dropouts and first-generation learners in Mewat belt, strengthening basic literacy and mother-child health awareness.

CLC Rajasthan Center Rural Belt
Rajasthan

Rajasthan CLC Hub

Providing remedial education and girl-child learning support in remote rural clusters to reduce early secondary dropouts.

CLC Bihar Center Marginalized Cluster
Bihar

Bihar CLC Hub

Conducting remedial foundational learning, women adult literacy, and vocational skill workshops for community self-reliance.

Give a Child a Second Chance at Education

Help us sponsor classroom learning kits, provide daily nutritious meals, and bridge more out-of-school children back into formal schooling.

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