Ekal Vidyalaya at a Glance Oct 2023
Ekal Vidyalayas are one teacher schools of about 30 children in the tribal and remote villages of India. There are no permanent school buildings. Classes are held in a verandah, under a tree or where space is available. The teacher, students and the blackboard make an Ekal school. There are at present about 84,000 Ekal schools with enrollment of about two million children. About 500,000 children move from Ekal schools to regular schools every year, where they excel. Many of these children would have little chance of getting education but for these schools. Below is a picture of an Ekal School.
Ekal Villages – The villages where Ekal schools are located have on average population of about 500, or about 150 households. Ekal has taken education at the door steps of these children. Donation of $500 supports one school for one year. 60% of this donation amount is spent on teacher salary, 27% on teacher training, 5% on school supplies and the rest on operating the schools.
Mission – Holistic development of remote villages in India by providing Education (Ekal schools), Health and Hygiene (Arogya) and Economic Development (Gamothan).
Ekal Chapters – Ekal is a worldwide organization with chapters in many countries, with head quarters in New Delhi. In Canada, there are chapters in almost all the major cities, with headquarters in Mississauga. Niagara Region Chapter under the leadership of Ajay and Rachna Sharma is the newest chapter.
Visit to an Ekal School (Vanyatra) – We encourage visits to Ekal schools to have firsthand experience of the operation of these Ekal school. Ekal volunteers make all the arrangements for the visit.
Ekal Movement in Canada – The movement started in 2006. Now we support about 1,000 regular schools, more than 20 Life time schools, Two Arogya or health and hygiene centers and three tailoring centers for women from Canada. It is possible only with the support of a large team of volunteers, donors and supporters.
Ekal is a registered charity in Canada and is also registered as an Ontario Corporation. Tax receipts are issued. Websites www.ekal.ca, and www.ekal.org can be visited for further information.
For further information: Ekal Canada head office is at 5448 Elgar Court, Mississauga, ON L5M 5C9. Central phone number is 1 416 569 9379. You may visit Ekal websites www.ekal.ca, or www.ekal.org.
Donation cheques can be mailed in the name of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of Canada to the above address. E-transfers can be done at info@ekal.ca. Money can be sent on line via paypal.
Ekal movement deserves your support.