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Impact Report
Education & Books Distribution Programme - 2020
Year: 2020
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Education & Skill Development
Programme at a Glance
₹
2,45,660
Budget Used
7,055
Total Reach
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1,411
Direct Beneficiaries
5,644
Indirect Beneficiaries
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1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2020) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society as an emergency educational relief intervention during the COVID-19 lockdown. With schools closed indefinitely and online education inaccessible for low-income households, 700 vulnerable children faced the risk of permanent dropout and learning regression. TDWS responded by delivering “home-schooling kits” containing textbooks, workbooks, and stationery directly to students’ homes. With a total expenditure of ₹2,45,660, the programme ensured uninterrupted learning at an average cost of ₹351 per child. The intervention generated a direct impact on 1,411 individuals (students and sibling co-learners) and an indirect impact on 5,644 community members, preserving educational continuity during a national crisis.
Key Findings
- Physical books remain the most reliable learning tool for low-income children
- Self-learning capacity among children is higher than expected
- Book distribution prevented large-scale school dropout
- Educational continuity improves household mental stability
- Low-cost educational relief yields long-term human capital protection
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Education & Books Distribution Programme - 2020 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Budget | ₹ 2,45,660 |
| Direct Impact | 1,411 |
| Indirect Impact | 5,644 |
| Total Reach | 7,055 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Severe supply-chain disruptions for books and stationery
- Volunteer safety concerns during lockdown
- House-to-house distribution under movement restrictions
- Inability to measure academic grades or exam performance
Learnings
- Decentralized community depots improve last-mile delivery
- Hygiene education must accompany education relief
- Children can sustain learning routines without digital tools
- Physical learning resources reduce psychosocial stress
Methodology
- Audit of procurement and expenditure records
- Verification of contactless delivery photographs
- Post-lockdown household field visits (10% sample)
- Telephonic interviews with 300 parents
- Observation-based assessment of book usage (“Veranda Test”)
Impact Analysis
- Use of reusable cloth bags reduced plastic waste
- Doorstep delivery minimized travel emissions
- Safe, contactless distribution practices adopted
Conclusion
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2020) stands as a landmark educational relief initiative during one of the darkest periods in recent history. With an investment of ₹2,45,660, TDWS protected the academic futures of 700 vulnerable children, directly impacting 1,411 lives and indirectly stabilizing over 5,600 community members. By bridging the digital divide with a “paper bridge,” the programme ensured that a generation’s education was not cancelled by the pandemic, proving that timely, low-cost interventions can preserve human capital even in systemic collapse.
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