Stories & Updates

Dispatches from the field — stories of impact, learning, and the communities we serve.

Jana Vidya
Education

प्रयागराज में मुफ्त शिक्षा — जन विद्या फाउंडेशन के कार्यक्रम (Free Education in Prayagraj)

जन विद्या फाउंडेशन प्रयागराज में 500+ बच्चों को मुफ्त शिक्षा, पुस्तकालय, छात्रवृत्ति और मेडिकल कैम्प प्रदान करता है। Jana Vidya Foundation provides free education to 500+ children in Prayagraj.

11 min read
Jana Vidya
Education

Education NGOs in Prayagraj: Programs, Impact, and How to Help

Discover how education NGOs in Prayagraj are bridging learning gaps for underprivileged children through free teaching centers, libraries, scholarships, and community health programs.

9 min read
Jana Vidya
Impact Stories

How Free Education Changes Lives in Rural India: Stories from Prayagraj

Real stories of how free education transforms lives in Prayagraj's underserved communities — from first-generation learners to families breaking the cycle of poverty.

10 min read
Jana Vidya
Volunteering

A Complete Guide to Volunteering with an Education NGO in India

Everything you need to know about volunteering with an education NGO in India — from choosing the right organization to what daily life looks like on the ground in Prayagraj.

13 min read
Jana Vidya
Programs

How Our Village Library Program Brings Books to 5 Communities in Prayagraj

Discover how Jana Vidya Foundation's village library program provides 2,000+ books across 5 communities in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — including a pioneering prison library initiative.

8 min read
Jana Vidya
Partnerships

Why Corporate CSR Should Invest in Rural Education in Uttar Pradesh

A practical guide for companies looking to fulfil their CSR mandate under Section 135 by investing in rural education in Uttar Pradesh — and how Jana Vidya Foundation can be your implementation partner.

9 min read
Jana Vidya
Impact Stories

First-Generation Learners: How Scholarships Break the Cycle of Poverty

How Jana Vidya Foundation's 50+ scholarships help first-generation learners in Prayagraj overcome the economics of education poverty and build a path to opportunity.

10 min read
Jana Vidya
Programs

Medical Camps in Rural India: Why Health and Education Go Together

How Jana Vidya Foundation's 10+ medical camps in Prayagraj address the hidden link between health barriers and school dropout — from vision screening to nutrition support.

11 min read
Jana Vidya
Education

Education Challenges in Prayagraj District: What the Data Shows

A data-driven look at the education gaps in Prayagraj district — block-level disparities, root causes, and what stakeholders can do to close the gap for underserved children.

10 min read
Jana Vidya
Impact Stories

Prison Libraries in India: How Books Transform Lives Behind Bars

Inside the overlooked world of prison education in India — how access to books reduces recidivism, transforms inmates, and why Jana Vidya Foundation runs a library in Prayagraj's prison.

11 min read
Jana Vidya
Volunteering

What It Is Like to Volunteer at an Education NGO in India

A first-person account of volunteering at Jana Vidya Foundation in Prayagraj — the daily routine, the challenges, the rewards, and practical advice for anyone considering it.

11 min read
Jana Vidya
Donor Resources

How to Donate to Education in India: A Complete Donor's Guide

Everything you need to know about donating to education in India — 80G tax benefits, how to evaluate NGOs, ways to give, and what your donation actually funds.

12 min read
Jana Vidya
Field Updates

Our Journey Begins: How Jana Vidya Foundation Started in Prayagraj

The story of how Jana Vidya Foundation was founded in 2023 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India — and grew into an education NGO serving 500+ students through free libraries, scholarships, and learning centers.

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