Project Start Year
1990
NGO Name
Rural People’s Development Society
Project Location
Tamil Nadu
Project Categories
Training

Abstract

This project provided non-formal education to illiterate adults in rural communities, helping them develop literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills to improve their quality of life.

Detailed Description

The project focused on improving literacy and lifelong learning opportunities for illiterate villagers through non-formal education programs tailored to their daily needs. Participants received instruction in basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, along with practical knowledge that could be applied in their personal, social, and economic lives. The initiative aimed to increase confidence, promote informed decision-making, and enhance access to employment, healthcare, financial services, and government programs. By improving literacy and essential life skills, the project empowered community members to participate more actively in their families, workplaces, and local communities, contributing to long-term social and economic development.

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