Empowering Children Beyond Survival
From shelter to self-sufficiency – through skills, support, and spirit.
The Problem We’re Solving
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.
At Unessa Foundation, we believe survival isn’t enough.
Our intervention programs aim to build:
✅ Life readiness
✅ Confidence
✅ a future where every child stands shoulder to
Our Approach: Beyond Academics
Our interventions align with:
- UN SDG 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education
- UNCRC Article 28 – The child’s right to education
We don’t run tuition classes.
We run life-transforming experiences.
Our Intervention Programs
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:
Project Sneh
Where Confidence, Character, and Skills Come Together
“Because every child deserves not just care—but a chance to thrive.”
What is 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
Most children in orphanages receive basic schooling, but lack access to employable skills
Confidence, communication, and creativity often nurtured in well-off families are missing.
After 18, these gaps result in unequal opportunities and diminished confidence in the outside world.
Project Sneh is built to change that.
What We Teach
Helping Children Rise—Academically, Personally, and Professionally
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
✅ We give them a mirror of possibility and a platform to grow
- Most kids don’t lack talent—just guidance.
- Our program ensures they don’t get left behind after 18.
- We bridge the gap between shelter and success.
| ❌ Old Way | ✅ Unessa Way |
|---|---|
| Textbook Learning | Roleplay & Stories |
| Top-down Teaching | Peer Mentorship |
| Charity Model | Empowerment Model |
Each participating shelter gets:
• 🎒 Structured curriculum across academic year
• 🧑🏫 Fully managed by trained Unessa volunteers
• 🪑 No disruption to regular school hours
• 🧩 Customizable modules based on children’s current needs
All at zero cost to the orphanage.
Our 5-Year Vision
We believe every child deserves not just a roof—but a runway.
How You Can Contribute
As a Volunteer
- Deliver hands-on sessions
- Mentor children through storytelling, workshops, or games
- Be a role model who shows them what’s possible
As a Donor
- Sponsor a center, a kit, or even a child’s learning journey
- Help us expand Project Sneh to more orphanages across India
- Contribute to a movement that brings lasting change, not just aid
Voices of Change
“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