Asha for Education · Chennai
Every child deserves a chance to learn.
Asha Chennai is a volunteer-run chapter of Asha for Education based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. We work to catalyse socio-economic change in India through the education of underprivileged children.
Asha means hope — the hope we aim to bring into the lives of children through education and opportunity.
Our journey
Asha started in 1991, Asha India in 1997, and Asha Chennai in 2002.
Schools we support
Sprint 200+ schools(TN: 180+, UP: 15+, MH: 5)
Explore: 600 schools
RTC: 20 schools
Includes projects across multiple districts.
Children reached
Sprint --- 15000 (UP: 3000, MH: 500)
Explore --- 60000
RTC --- 5000
Supporting children across different school levels.
Our volunteers
Volunteers help steward projects, manage accounts, raise funds, train teachers, and develop educational software and learning content.
Teachers & Staff
Lead Teachers --- 12
Reg. Teachers --- 193
Comp. Teachers --- 58
Rtc Teachers --- 21
Librarians --- 21
Trainers --- 31
Karadipath --- 31
Discover what we do
Our Work
Explore our projects, educational programs and community initiatives that help children access better learning opportunities.
Our reach
Projects rooted in communities
We partner with communities and grassroots initiatives to improve educational opportunities for children.
Tamil Nadu
Explore education projects supporting schools and communities across Tamil Nadu.
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Tamil Nadu district and supported project map
- Kaveri Schools
- Manigal Schools
- Pearl Schools
- Poorna Vidhya Schools
- Sangamam Schools
- Thulasi Schools
Hover over a district for its name, supported school count and projects when available.
Uttar Pradesh
Discover education initiatives supporting children and teachers in Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttar Pradesh district and supported project map
- Mirzapur Schools
- UP Rajatalab Schools
22 school records and Mirzapur Schools, UP Rajatalab Schools are available for Uttar Pradesh, but none are linked to district/block boundaries. The map shows boundaries without project-colored blocks.
Hover over a district for its name, supported school count and projects when available.
Maharashtra
Learn about education work and community partnerships in Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra district and supported project map
- No supported project groups in the current map data
The Maharashtra boundaries are shown, but the current map data contains no Maharashtra school/project records to color or count.
Hover over a district for its name, supported school count and projects when available.
Learning in action
Programs that create opportunities
Our programs support children and educators through learning resources, teacher support and skill development.
SPRINT
Teacher support, educational resources and learning opportunities for government schools.
Explore SPRINT →Explore
Educational activities designed to encourage children's knowledge, creativity and confidence.
Explore the program →RTC
Discover learning spaces and education activities connected with our community work.
Explore projects →Ideas into action
Initiatives beyond the classroom
Explore initiatives that respond to community needs and help make education more accessible.
Mini-Schools
Community-based learning spaces that helped children continue learning during COVID-19.
Explore Mini-Schools →Kanini
Digital tools and learning resources designed to support educational activities.
Explore Kanini →Scholarships
Scholarship support to help students continue their education and pursue opportunities.
Explore scholarships →Be part of the change
Small contributions. Lasting impact.
Volunteers support every aspect of our chapter — from identifying and supporting projects to developing educational software and content, managing accounts and maintaining our website.
We meet monthly at volunteers' residences. Get in touch to learn more about contributing your time and skills.
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Our journey
Education can change everything.
Discover more about Asha Chennai and the work being done to make educational opportunities accessible to children.
Stories from our community
News & Reports
The latest updates, stories and milestones from Asha Chennai and our education initiatives.
Education Asha Chennai
Supporting Government Schools
Discover our efforts to strengthen learning opportunities and support children in government schools.
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Our Initiatives Learning in communities
Mini-Schools
Learn about our community-based learning initiative created to help children continue their education.
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Technology Digital learning
Technology & Education
Explore how technology and digital learning resources can help make education more accessible.
Read more →Together we make a difference
Our supporters & sponsors
Thank you to the organizations and individuals who support our education initiatives.
Help create more opportunities.
Every effort can help a child take the next step in learning.