Part 14 of our series, we cover a dynamic, rising, youth powered, Volunteer based NGO named UPAY (UnderPriveleged’s Advancement by Youth) They began their journey in 2011 with 2 like minded people and 15 underprivileged students, with a vision to overcome disparities in education field.
UPAY NGO has been awarded with best NGO award in Social category by Nagpur first
Under the UPAY NGO Nagpur has come up with Footpath Shala near Santra Market
These are the silent cries of millions of underprivileged children across India. Yet, only a few can imagine being a part of the main stream, and even fewer go on to achieve it!!!
The foundation of development for every society is the education of its youth. Keeping this in mind, an NGO UPAY (Underprivileged Advancement by Youth), was founded in May 2010 by a group of young engineers. Its main aim is to provide opportunities to underprivileged children and bring smiles on the dejected faces.on 19.09.2011, UPAY has been registered as NGO under Society Registration Act 1860 and mumbai public Trust act 1950(Reg No-Maharashtra/268/2011/Bhandara).
Under the UPAY NGO Nagpur has come up with Footpath Shala
Mauda tehsil celebrate Women’s Day
Sach Ki Awaj…Jai Ho India News on UPAY Footpathshala by vishesh charcha!!
Majha vidarbha and Bonssai has arranged a very nice Christmas celebration for UPAY’s Santra Market Footpathshala , Nagpur. Lot of gifts were given to these street children which made their day. probably first time some one has given them so much of happiness…if you also like to spread happiness and light in the lives of these underprivileged children , Join our street to school initiative Footpathshala at www.upay.org.in or mail us at info@upay.org.in
These are the silent cries of millions of underprivileged children across India. Yet, only a few can imagine being a part of the main stream, and even fewer go on to achieve it!!!
UPAY has started an initiative named ” FOOTPATHSHAALA”. The aim is to replace begging bowls with books in the tiny begging hands and give them an opportunity to live a better life. A large population of our country still lives below poverty line and do not have clothes to wear and food to eat.
Book Distribution to under Privileged Children at Amravati by Sakal Media Group
Story of UPAY NGO by the Founder and Chairman, Mr Varun Shrivastava, November 2018.
Maitry Gaurav Award 2016: UPAY
Founder of Footpathshala and UPAY Mr. Varun Shrivastava Talking to News Nation TV anchor at Maharajbag , Nagpur center. Footpath shala is an initiative where Doctors, Engineers , Professors and college students have taken an initiative to teach those children who live on footpath,begs at traffic signals .UPAY has replaced these begging bowls by pens and notebooks.
Interaction with RJ shubham on UPAY’s unique initiative footpath-shala , a mobile school which goes to the door steps of street children who are begging at traffic signal. It teaches these children at footpath only. this beautiful initiative is running in Nagpur at 5 centers now and around 80 street children are studying here. around 80 young volunteers, mostly engineers , doctors, teachers , professors from reputed institutes are taking this initiative to the great success.
These are the silent cries of millions of underprivileged children across India. Yet, only a few can imagine being a part of the main stream, and even fewer go on to achieve it!!!
TV9 reporter Sunil taking interview of Mr. varun Shrivastava, Founder of Footpathshala and NGO UPAY. footpathshala is an open school which teaches poor street children at footpath itself.Children who beg at traffic signals are getting education at footpathshala , a school with difference.
” Footpatshala “A unique Initiative by UPAY for the street children , every child must get an opportunity to learn , grow and succeed , irrespective of caste , religion of financial condition…a street to school initiative …running in Nagpur, Pune, Gurgaon, Delhi.