Sunrise Public School, located in Loni, Ghaziabad, was initially established to support children affected by the 2020 Northeast Delhi Riots. Today, it serves over 250 underprivileged children, including orphans, by offering quality education and psychosocial support up to 8th grade. With a team of dedicated teachers, the school uses innovative teaching methods and provides individual attention to address each child’s needs. The curriculum covers core subjects like mathematics, science, languages, social sciences, and the arts, along with essential life skills and moral values. To remove financial barriers, the school supplies students with uniforms, books, and stationery, ensuring equal access to learning.
Smart India School, a partner institution under the Shaagird Foundation, is committed to providing quality education to children affected by communal violence in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. Understanding the deep losses these families have faced, including homes and livelihoods, the Foundation fully funds the educational needs of these children. The school, with its qualified faculty, offers a supportive learning environment that addresses both academic and emotional well-being. Beyond education, it focuses on healing by fostering confidence, resilience, and personal growth. Through this compassionate approach, Shaagird Foundation helps students rebuild their lives, pursue their aspirations, and move forward free from the trauma of their past.
Learning Center Miftahul Quran was devastated during the 2020 Northeast Delhi pogrom, leaving its students without shelter or access to education. In response, the Shaagird Foundation stepped in, relocating orphaned children to safe environments and assisting others with travel support. Over the past five years, the center has been fully rebuilt into a secure and welcoming space for learning. Today, it provides a well-rounded curriculum that includes Hifz, as well as academic subjects such as English, Hindi, mathematics, science, and computer studies. The center stands as a symbol of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of education in rebuilding young lives.
In Mehrauli, Delhi, the 600-year-old learning center Akhoondji and its historic mosque were demolished, leaving 25 students without a home or school. In response, the Shaagird Foundation relocated 20 of the affected children to a nearby learning center named Kalan Mahal. This new learning center now provides them with safe lodging, regular meals, and access to quality education. In partnership with the Shaagird Foundation, the curriculum includes subjects such as science, English, mathematics, Hindi, and computer studies. This initiative ensures that the children continue their education without interruption and find stability and support in a nurturing environment after the loss of their original institution.
The Shaagird Foundation launched Learning Center Taleem ul Quran to serve children from the Chandeni and Nuh settlements. The Learning Center was created to offer a well-rounded education, combining both religious and academic learning. Mornings are dedicated to spiritual education, including Quran memorization, while the afternoons focus on subjects such as English, mathematics, Urdu, computers, and science. This structured approach ensures the all-around development of each student. Over time, Taleem ul Quran has grown into a lively and purposeful learning space.
The Kulsum Sayani Learning Center offers quality education to nearly one hundred teenage refugee girls facing significant barriers to schooling during a crucial developmental period. Recognizing education’s vital role in their future, the center provides a safe and supportive environment with a tailored curriculum delivered in their native language by skilled and trusted teachers. The engaging lessons promote both academic growth and the development of social and practical life skills. The center also emphasizes community involvement, actively engaging parents and local stakeholders to create a strong support network that enhances the overall learning experience and outcomes for the students.
On 15th December 2021, a devastating fire swept through Ferozepur Namak village in Haryana, destroying 30 shanties and leaving over 100 people homeless. The tragedy caused deep loss and hardship for the affected families. While basic needs were gradually restored, one essential aspect remained missing i.e. education. Recognizing this need, the Shaagird Foundation set up the Fatima Al-Fihri Learning Center for children living in the refugee camp at Nuh. Inaugurated on January 21, 2021, the center has since enrolled hundreds of students. It provides quality education in English, Hindi, Urdu, mathematics, and science, offering children hope and a path to a better future.
Shaagird’s Bi Amma Learning Center is committed to empowering underprivileged children from ragpicker families, slums, and low-income communities in Jamia Nagar and nearby areas. The center focuses on providing access to quality education, helping children gain knowledge and skills essential for personal growth and development. Beyond academics, the center fosters an environment where children can build self-confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging. By addressing the challenges faced by these marginalized groups, Bi Amma Learning Center aims to create opportunities for a better future, enabling children to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their full potential through education and support.
