About Pehchaan The Street School
Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Learn, Dream and Build a Better Future.
Education has the power to transform lives, yet millions of children across India continue to grow up without access to quality learning, guidance, or opportunities. Poverty, migration, financial hardship, and social inequality often force children to leave school long before they can realise their potential.
At Pehchaan The Street School, we believe that where a child is born should never determine how far they can dream.
Founded in April 2015, Pehchaan The Street School is a registered, volunteer-driven non-profit organisation working to make quality education accessible for children living in underserved communities across Delhi NCR. What began as a small initiative with a handful of children studying under open skies has today grown into a movement supported by thousands of volunteers, donors, educational institutions and corporate partners.
Today, Pehchaan The Street School supports 1,600+ children across 10 learning centres, providing free education, school admissions, academic support, life skills, psychological well-being programmes, career guidance, vocational training and opportunities that help children build brighter futures.
Over the last 11 years, more than 5,000 children have directly benefited from our educational initiatives while 20,000+ volunteers have dedicated their time and skills to creating meaningful change in communities where education is often considered a luxury.
At Pehchaan The Street School, education is not limited to textbooks. It is about building confidence, nurturing curiosity, developing life skills, promoting emotional well-being, and helping every child discover their unique potential. Our classrooms are spaces where children are encouraged to ask questions, express themselves freely, and prepare for life beyond school.
We envision an India where every child, irrespective of background or circumstance, has access to education, dignity, equal opportunities and the confidence to create a better future.
Our Vision
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”
Pehchaan The Street School’s vision is to create a society where education is available to all irrespective of which class or economic strata they belong to. We aspire to make each child capable of being self-sufficient. moreover, bring all the facilities to them be it admissions in schools or colleges. Our vision goes beyond just education, we envision teaching the underprivileged how to create a life on their terms.
Our Mission
In April 2015, Pehchaan The Street School began with one simple belief—that education can change lives.
With no classrooms, no infrastructure, and no large funding support, a few passionate volunteers started teaching children living in nearby slum communities. Classes were conducted in open spaces, parks and community areas using simple teaching materials and an unwavering commitment to ensure that no child was denied education because of financial or social barriers.
As more children joined and more volunteers came forward, what started as a small community initiative gradually evolved into a structured educational movement.
Over the years, Pehchaan The Street School expanded beyond basic education to address the broader challenges faced by underprivileged children. The organisation introduced programmes focused on school enrolment, academic mentoring, psychological well-being, personality development, digital literacy, career awareness, vocational learning, health awareness and community engagement.
Today, Pehchaan The Street School continues to work closely with children, families, schools, volunteers, educational institutions and corporate organisations to create sustainable educational opportunities that go far beyond classroom learning.
Every milestone achieved by the organisation reflects the collective efforts of volunteers, supporters and communities who believe that education is one of the strongest tools for breaking the cycle of poverty.
Our Core Values
economically backward classes, regardless of race, gender, age, creed, or nationality
values effective teamwork and collaboration when delivering professional services. We strive
to attain the highest standards in our domain and are committed to participatory decisionmaking.
key to our working model, creative ideas, and ongoing improvement. Innovation is a key driver
for our growth.
Who Are We?
Pehchaan The Street School is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to providing free education and holistic development opportunities to children from economically disadvantaged communities.
Our work extends beyond teaching. We focus on ensuring that children not only receive access to education but also continue their educational journey successfully through continuous mentoring and support.
Our initiatives include:
- Free community-based education
- School admission support
- Bridge education for out-of-school children
- Academic mentoring
- Personality development
- Life skills education
- Mental health and psychology programmes
- Digital literacy
- Career guidance
- Vocational skill development
- Women empowerment initiatives
- Health and hygiene awareness
- Nutrition and community support
- Volunteer engagement programmes
- Corporate volunteering and CSR partnerships
Every programme is designed with one objective—to empower children with knowledge, confidence and opportunities that enable them to build independent and meaningful lives
Our Impact
Since 2015, Pehchaan The Street School has grown into one of Delhi NCR’s leading volunteer-driven education initiatives.
Our Journey in Numbers
- 11+ Years of Educational Impact
- 1,600+ Children Currently Learning
- 5,000+ Children Impacted Since 2015
- 10 Active Learning Centres across Delhi NCR
- 20,000+ Volunteers Creating Change
- Thousands of School Supplies Distributed Every Year
- Hundreds of Children Mainstreamed into Formal Schools
- Countless Lives Transformed Through Education
Behind every number is a child who received an opportunity to dream, a volunteer who chose to make a difference, and a community moving one step closer towards a brighter future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Pehchaan The Street School?
Pehchaan The Street School is a registered, volunteer-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to providing free education and holistic development opportunities to underprivileged children across Delhi NCR. Since 2015, the organisation has been working to ensure that every child, irrespective of financial or social background, has access to quality education, life skills, mentorship, and opportunities to build a brighter future.
2. When was Pehchaan The Street School founded?
Pehchaan The Street School was founded in April 2015 with a simple mission—to ensure that no child is deprived of education because of poverty or lack of opportunities. What started as classes for a handful of children has now grown into an educational movement impacting thousands of lives.
3. Where does Pehchaan The Street School work?
Pehchaan currently operates 10 learning centres across Delhi NCR, working closely with underserved communities to provide accessible education, academic support, life skills training, and holistic development programmes.
4. How many students has Pehchaan impacted?
Since its inception, Pehchaan has directly impacted over 5,000 children through education, while currently supporting 1,600+ students through regular learning centres, school support programmes, mentoring, and community initiatives.
5. What programmes does Pehchaan The Street School offer?
Pehchaan works beyond classroom education by offering:
- Free community education
- School admission assistance
- Bridge education for out-of-school children
- Academic mentoring
- Personality development
- Life skills education
- Mental health and psychology sessions
- Career guidance
- Digital literacy
- Vocational training
- Health and hygiene awareness
- Women empowerment programmes
- Nutrition and community support initiatives
6. How can I volunteer with Pehchaan?
Anyone passionate about creating social impact can volunteer with Pehchaan. Opportunities are available for students, professionals, corporate employees, and retired individuals in teaching, psychology, HR, fundraising, content writing, graphic design, social media, photography, videography, event management, and administration. Both weekday and weekend volunteering options are available.
7. Does Pehchaan offer internship opportunities?
Yes. Pehchaan offers structured internships for college students and young professionals in teaching, psychology, human resources, public relations, fundraising, marketing, social media, graphic design, content writing, research, and NGO management. Internships are designed to provide practical experience while contributing to meaningful social change.
8. How can I sponsor a child’s education?
Individuals and organisations can sponsor a child’s education by supporting school fees, books, uniforms, stationery, learning resources, transportation, or other educational needs. Sponsors receive updates about the impact of their contribution and help ensure that children continue their education without financial barriers.
9. Can companies partner with Pehchaan through CSR initiatives?
Yes. Pehchaan actively collaborates with companies through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships. Organisations can support education sponsorships, infrastructure development, employee volunteering programmes, digital literacy initiatives, health and hygiene campaigns, skill development projects, and community outreach programmes.
10. How are donations used?
Every donation directly supports educational initiatives and student development. Contributions help provide school admissions, learning materials, uniforms, classroom resources, educational infrastructure, nutrition support, health initiatives, vocational programmes, and overall child development activities. Pehchaan is committed to maintaining transparency and responsible utilisation of donor contributions.
11. Is Pehchaan The Street School a registered NGO?
Yes. Pehchaan The Street School is a registered non-profit organisation working towards providing education and holistic development opportunities for underprivileged children. The organisation collaborates with individuals, educational institutions, corporates, and community partners to expand its impact.
12. Who can join Pehchaan’s educational programmes?
Children from economically weaker and underserved communities who require educational support can benefit from Pehchaan’s programmes. The organisation works closely with families and local communities to identify children who would benefit from free educational assistance and holistic development initiatives.
13. How is Pehchaan different from other NGOs?
Pehchaan believes education extends beyond academics. Along with classroom learning, the organisation focuses on confidence building, life skills, emotional well-being, career awareness, leadership development, digital literacy, and long-term mentoring. Every child is encouraged to grow academically, emotionally, and socially to become an independent and responsible citizen.
14. Can schools and colleges collaborate with Pehchaan?
Yes. Schools, colleges, and universities regularly collaborate with Pehchaan through internships, volunteering programmes, educational workshops, research projects, donation drives, awareness campaigns, and student engagement initiatives. Such collaborations help young individuals contribute meaningfully to society while gaining valuable real-world experience.
15. How can I support Pehchaan if I cannot volunteer?
There are several ways to contribute even if you cannot volunteer regularly. You can:
- Sponsor a child’s education
- Donate books, stationery, or learning materials
- Support health and nutrition drives
- Contribute towards infrastructure development
- Organise fundraising campaigns
- Introduce CSR partnerships
- Spread awareness through social media
- Encourage friends and family to support the mission
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps create opportunities for children who deserve access to quality education.
16. Why is education for underprivileged children important?
Education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty. It equips children with knowledge, confidence, critical thinking, and life skills that improve employment opportunities, promote gender equality, reduce social inequality, and enable individuals to build sustainable livelihoods. By investing in education today, we create stronger communities and a more equitable future.
17. How can I contact Pehchaan The Street School?
You can connect with Pehchaan through the Contact Us page on the website or reach out via email, phone, or social media platforms. Whether you wish to volunteer, donate, partner through CSR, sponsor a child, or simply learn more about the organisation, the team is always happy to help.
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Pehchaan – The Street School
For teaching internship, our current operational centres are at
Indraprasth metro station, GTB Nagar & Mukherjee Nagar, Noida sector 35, Sunder Nursery, Rohini , Dilshad Garden
Saturday & Sunday;
🕒3pm to 5pm – Indraprasth Metro Station, Sunder Nursery, Dilshad Garden, Rohini
🕑2pm to 4pm – GTB, Mukherjee nagar & Noida