Empowering Children
Empowering Children Beyond Survival
From shelter to self-sufficiency — through skills, mentorship, and community support. Our intervention programs focus on building confidence, life-readiness, and opportunity.
The Gap We Must Bridge
From shelter to self-reliance
In India, most children in orphanages receive food, clothing, and basic education.
But what they don’t get is access to equal opportunities like their privileged counterparts.
- They lack quality learning, career guidance, and real-world exposure.
Many leave the orphanage system at 18, only to end up in low-paying, menial jobs.
They are schooled — but not empowered to build a fulfilling life.
Our focus
Life readiness • Confidence • A future where children stand shoulder to shoulder
Our Approach: Beyond Academics
Aligned with Global Standards
» UN SDG 4 – Inclusive and equitable quality education for all
» UNCRC Article 28 – Every child’s right to education
We don’t just run tuition classes. We run life-transforming experiences.
Our Intervention Programs
From care to empowerment.
Unessa’s interventions are purposefully designed to bridge the gap between survival and self-sufficiency. Our projects are powered by volunteers, guided by empathy, and grounded in real-world outcomes.
We currently run impactful programs under our intervention umbrella, the most prominent being:
Introducing Project Sneh
Project Sneh is a volunteer-led program that provides Education, English Skills, life skills, confidence, etiquettes and real-world readiness to children living in shelter homes and orphanages.
- Conducted throughout the academic year
- On-Site at shelter homes and orphanages
- Sessions are interactive, fun, and engaging
- Delivered entirely by passionate volunteers & Free of Cost
- Structured around holistic development, not just academics
Why It’s Needed
The Schooling Gap
Most children in orphanages receive basic schooling but often lack access to the practical, employable skills needed to build a successful career.
The Life Skills Gap
Essential life skills like confidence, effective communication, and creativity—which are crucial for personal and professional growth—are often underdeveloped.
The Opportunity Gap
Upon turning 18, these combined gaps lead to unequal opportunities, diminishing their confidence and limiting their potential as they step into the outside world.
What We Teach
Learning for school, life, and beyond
At Unessa Foundation, our teaching goes far beyond textbooks. We deliver a transformational curriculum that nurtures the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially.
Our goal?
To ensure every child in a shelter home learns with dignity, grows with confidence, and dreams with clarity.
We focus on three foundational pillars:
From rote to real learning. From memorizing to mastering.
- Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
Helping children strengthen core subjects through interactive, project-based methods - Conceptual Learning
Live activities, visual aids, and experiments that make learning real and fun - Day-to-Day English Proficiency
Building conversational confidence through situational practice, storytelling, and role play - Business English & Etiquette
Teaching professionalism—from email writing to digital manners - Computer Literacy
Covering MS Office, digital tools, and an introduction to AI so children are not left behind in the digital world
Because life success depends as much on how we think and feel as what we know.
Our life skills curriculum covers:
Communication – Expressing clearly and listening deeply
Empathy & Respect – Understanding others’ perspectives and boundaries
Teamwork & Collaboration – Working in groups toward shared goals
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Navigating real-world challenges
Self-Motivation & Goal Setting – Learning to aim high and follow through
Decision Making – Making thoughtful, values-based life choices
Time Management & Organization – Building healthy routines and productivity
Money Management – Basics of saving, budgeting, and smart choices
Civic Behaviour & Hygiene – Instilling habits of cleanliness, respect, and responsibility
First Aid & Health Awareness – Empowering with basic self-care knowledge
Stress Management – Practicing calm, resilience, and emotional balance
Manners & Social Etiquette – Building presence, courtesy, and confidence
Empowering children to not just survive—but to aspire.
- Career Exploration Workshops
Introducing children to real career paths beyond what they see around them - Resume Building & Interview Practice
For older children, we prepare them to step confidently into the real world - Internship Pathways & Mentorship
Connecting them with volunteers and professionals for exposure and inspiration - Personal Vision Development
Helping each child define “what they want to be” and believe it’s possible
Why It Matters
❌ Most children in institutions grow up without role models, exposure, or a sense of self-worth.
✅ At Unessa, we give them guidance, confidence, and a platform to grow.
Talent isn’t missing — opportunities are.
Without support, many are left behind after 18.
We bridge the gap between shelter and success.
What It Looks Like on Ground
Each participating shelter gets:
🎒 Structured year-round curriculum
🧑🏫 Fully managed by trained Unessa volunteers
🪑 No disruption to school hours
🧩 Customizable modules based on children’s needs
👉 All at zero cost to the orphanage.
What Makes It Different
We prepare children to lead, inspire and thrive — not just to pass exams. Our approach moves learning from rote to real-world readiness.
The Old Way
The Unessa Way
Textbook Learning
We prepare children to lead, inspire and thrive — not just to pass exams. Our approach moves learning from rote to real-world readiness.
Experiential Learning
Roleplay, stories, projects and activities that make learning active and memorable.
Top-Down Teaching
One-way instruction with limited student participation.
Peer Mentorship
Children learn by teaching and mentoring each other — building leadership and confidence.
Charity Model
Short-term relief focused on immediate needs.
Empowerment Model
Skills, life-readiness, and pathways to self-reliance that last beyond the shelter.
No Platform for Expression
Limited opportunities for students to lead or showcase talents.
Student Clubs & Leadership
Interest-based clubs (art, debate, tech, sports) that build teamwork, creativity and leadership through sustained practice.
Our 5-Year Vision
Building futures across India.
We believe every child deserves not just a roof—but a runway.
How You Can Contribute
Every hand makes a difference.
Become a Volunteer
Deliver sessions, mentor children, and be a positive role model in their lives. Your time and skills are invaluable.
Become a Donor
Sponsor a center or a child’s learning journey to help us expand Project Sneh to more shelter homes.
Voices of Change
Stories of hope and growth.
“Before Project Sneh, I never spoke in class. Now, I lead sessions.”
— 13-year-old Aarav, Shelter Home Participant
“We don’t just teach. We prepare them for life.”
– Hetvi, Volunteer, Vadodara
