REAL: Youth To Youth

Since 2001, REAL’s (Rural Education And Literacy) mission is to support the education and literacy of underprivileged youth in rural India and promote STEM education efforts in Oregon. We are led by a Youth Board (7th – 12th grade) and are a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Portland Oregon.

We provide essential educational resources and materials to rural schools and communities, promoting reading, writing, and basic education. Our work focuses on:

Bridging the literacy gap in India, where 40% of the population cannot read or write

Breaking the cycle of poverty by empowering young people to reach their full potential

Providing access to quality education for every child, regardless of background or location

Our programs aren’t just handouts – they’re investments in a brighter future. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of rural youth in India.

@Annupshar, Uttar Pradesh

Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) is committed to helping underprivilged girls in rural India. This school is unique because it not only provides education but it also provides 3 meals a day, medical care, safe transportation to school if needed, vocational training and guaranteed employment after 12th grade graduation.

@Vallur, Andhra Pradesh

The Yadala Seshagiri Memorial School was started to help poor rural children in 15 nearby villages access education.  The school goes from KG – 7th grade and provides the children with all needed supplies and free transportation.  The school’s robust curriculum includes a daily exercise program to encourage wellness.  The teachers come from the surrounding region. 

@Bhopoli, Maharashtra

The innovative DISSHA (Developing Integrated Strategies for Students Holistic Approach) program has been implemented to address the COVID education gap by our partner organization Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust (MLDT) in government schools surrounding the small town of Bhopoli. The hardworking “Vidyarthi Mitras” are the key to the success of this program.

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