The hilly, forested blocks of Kaprada and Dharampur in Valsad district house a high concentration of tribal families. Due to geographic isolation and limited school infrastructure, children face higher drop-out rates.
Chhanyado established the **Tribal Welfare & Education** program to address this. Every year, we distribute complete school kits (containing canvas bags, notebooks, drawing books, compass boxes, and water bottles) to **over 9,000 tribal students** across remote forest hamlets.
We also run **Child Sanskar Centers** that provide homework help, moral values guidance, and healthy evening snacks to children, alongside supporting the Janki Chatralay boarding hostel for girls.
| Initiative | Total Support Metrics | Locations Covered |
|---|---|---|
| School Kit Distribution | 9,000+ Student kits yearly | 85+ Tribal Primary Schools in Dharampur / Kaprada |
| Janki Chatralay Girls' Hostel | 120+ Girls supported annually | Boarding, lodging, and books in tribal belts |
| Child Sanskar Centers | 15+ Interactive study centers | Tamachadi, Motkorwad, and neighboring villages |