Importance of Education
Education is a basic necessity to survive in this world. Education is a powerful and significant tool. “50% of Indian children aged 6-18 do not go to school.” A good education can pave the way out of poverty for families from low-income groups. Education enables underprivileged students to gain employment and job opportunities by providing basic skills and literacy. This can help underprivileged children bring financial relief to their homes and contribute to their society’s socio-economic condition. Educated children can break the vicious cycle of poverty.
Education of Underprivileged girls
Families from low-income groups often favor boys compared to girls when it comes to investing in their education. “More than 50 percent of girls fail to enroll in school; those that do are likely to drop out by the age of 12, 53% of girls in the age group of 5 to 9 years are illiterate.” This is because of the gender roles and patriarchal norms present in the underprivileged community. Underprivileged girls are meant to do housework and are victims of child marriage. It is important to break these gender roles and spread awareness about the importance of educating girls. Education of girls is even more important because that ensures education for generations to come. An educated girl will never have illiterate offspring. Education can also help underprivileged children become aware of their circumstances, and it can provide them with skills that can help them overcome any challenges they come across.
Education and health
Education makes underprivileged children aware of their health and hygiene requirements. Through education, they not only study but also upgrade their living standards in terms of health and hygiene. With a healthy income and lifestyle, their families can commit to more nutritious foods, can pay for health services and can fulfil their medical needs. Most underprivileged households are vulnerable and cannot afford nutrition, and receive low wages. Their children can therefore gain knowledge through education and help their families step out of this vicious cycle.
Education acts as an equalizer for our society
From an economic perspective, a good education for the underprivileged will decrease the gap between the rich and the poor, and this will, in turn, increase the economic growth and the economic development of the country. Education acts as an equalizer for our economy. Educating the underprivileged fights inequality, as it provides an equal opportunity to them to make a change. It makes the children competent and trains them to succeed and compete, in turn liberating the low-income groups. According to India Today, 32 million Indian children have never been to any school. In a country like India, where the population is extremely high, having quality human resources will ensure a more prosperous nation.
Role of Door Step School
At-Door Step School, we have created an environment willing to teach and educate children from low-income groups who are underprivileged and do not have the resources to afford their education. According to our study, many underprivileged students drop out without finishing their complete education. Door Step School aims to provide easier access to education to slum dwellers, construction site workers, and the marginalized section of our society. We provide primary education for all children up to 14 years of age. We encourage healthy sanitization. We at Door Step School are committed to provide an environment of holistic development and ensure easy access to resources for our targeted beneficiaries. We believe that educating underprivileged students is like their ticket to success.
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