“Education is the bridge that connects dreams to reality”
With three education programs implemented through eleven institutions, we make a difference to 4000 underprivileged students annually. There are lives we impact from primary school through high school, right up to college, and even up to a Ph.D. program if a student is so inclined.
We Live to Change
The reason for our existence is to create change through education. Naturally, nothing brings us greater joy than witnessing this change. Whether it is in the students we support through scholarships or the impact our model schools have on children, or the difference the digital education we provide makes on students. Here are a few first-hand stories of change that have warmed our hearts and uplifted our spirits.
Stories of Change
Impact of Our Programs
Our mission is to empower the aspirations of underprivileged children through education. We achieve this with the following programs.
SFC Merit Scholarship Program
This program impacts 700 students at any given time. One hundred twenty students graduating from Domlur High School in urban Bangalore and Government Girls High School in Hoskote in rural Bangalore qualify for the SFC Merit Scholarships. The scholarships are for the entire tenure of their higher education in the following colleges: Domlur PU College. Cauvery College, Aditya College, Government Degree College, Government PG College, and Government PU College in Hoskote. Depending on a student’s promise, our support for higher education can go up to a Ph.D. scholarship. In addition, we enhance the students’ employability through our Mentoring Project and help them obtain placement.
ANNUAL BUDGET: INR 2.16 cr.
SFC Model School Program
This program aims to create three model primary schools and impact 450 children. The primary schools we serve are Appareddypalya Primary School, Domlur Primary School, and Doopanahalli Primary School. Students from our primary schools go on to join Domlur High School, and the graduating students qualify for the SFC Merit Scholarships. The parameters for a model school are: Age-appropriate reading, writing, arithmetic, discipline and self-regulation, a well-rounded personality, and infrastructure. We achieve these parameters through remedial teaching, yoga, co-curricular activities, and building infrastructure.
ANNUAL BUDGET: INR 45.75 Lakh
SFC Digital Education Program
We are in the process of setting up seven computer labs with 255 desktop stations and 180 laptops in three years. In 2024-25, we target setting up 110 desktop stations and providing 60 laptops. We aim to implement the program in four schools and three colleges, impacting 4000 children in total. We will also impart digital education through third-party programs and external teachers. The importance of digital education in today’s times cannot be overestimated.
ANNUAL BUDGET: 1. 13Cr
Air Humanitarian Home Assistance
This program impacts over 150 destitute children, adults, and old people who have nowhere else to go.
Activities
Distribution of Scholarship (Urban)
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program for higher education is our flagship program designed to make a huge change in the lives of the underprivileged. On 12.8.24, 74 urban children received the annual scholarship.
Mentoring Session for Urban Scholars
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program’s mentoring element guides scholars for improved academic performance, personal growth, and job-readiness. A session was held for our urban scholars on 6.11.24.
Distribution of Scholarship (Rural)
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program for higher education is our flagship program designed to make a huge change in the lives of the underprivileged. On 9.11.24, 71 rural children received the annual scholarship.
Notebook distribution at Primary School
Every year, SFC provides primary school children with notebooks free of cost for each subject. On 15.6.24, the notebooks were given to each child at the Appareddypaliya Government Primary School.
Remedial English Class at Primary School
The SFC Model School Program covers three Primary Schools. It aims to improve academic performance through remedial classes, develop personality through co-curricular activities, and develop infrastructure. Bloom conducted remedial English classes on 10.7.24.
Extracurricular Program at Primary School
One of the goals of the SFC Model School Program is personality development through co-curricular activities. Our partner, Camp Diaries, held 10 weekly camps to conduct a range of extracurricular activities such as singing, dancing, public speaking, and dramatics. This culminated in a public performance by students where parents and other guests were invited on 2.8.24
Sports Event at Primary School
SFC collaborated with Robinhood Army for an Inter-School Cricket tournament. Appareddypaliya Government Primary School won a trophy.
Robotics Workshop at Primary School
As part of the SFC Model School Program, SFC collaborated with Makers Loft to conduct a Robotics Workshop at the Appareddypaliya Government Primary School on 5.9.24
Painting Program at Primary School
SFC organised a fun-filled painting camp at Appareddypaliya Government Primary School as part of the personality development project of the SFC Model School Program. Pidilite Industries sponsored the event.
Painting Session at Primary School
SFC organised a fun-filled painting camp at Doopanahalli Government Primary School as part of the personality development project of the SFC Model School Program. Pidilite Industries sponsored the event.
Outstation Excursion for Primary School
SFC organised an excursion to Mysore for the children of Apparedypaliya Government Primary School. It was a memorable experience for most of the children, who were visiting these places for the first time.
Computer Lab Inauguration at Primary School
The SFC Digital Education Program aims to establish computer labs in government educational institutions. On 16.7.24, the Lab at Appareddypaliya Government Primary School was inaugurated. Optiv Security (India) Pvt Ltd and Shooting Stars Foundation contributed generously.
Digital Education Certificate Distribution at PU College
Certificates were awarded to students who completed the certification course in the SFC Digital Literacy Programme. Our partner, VIDYA Foundation, imparted the courses in the SFC computer Labs.
SFC 23rd Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Seniors For Change was held on 22.6.24. The members were apprised of the activities undertaken in the previous year and plans for the coming year. Audited Accounts were also presented.
SFC Annual Fellowship Meet on 28.9.24
SFC held its Annual Fellowship Meet on 28.9.24 at the Bangalore Club. Our senior member, B. S. Lamba, was felicitated for his tremendous contribution to SFC and its work.
SFC Annual Stakeholders Meet
SFC’s Annual Stakeholders Meet was held on 11.1.25 at the Bangalore International Centre. The guest speaker, Dr Anandkumar, of Bugworks, gave an inspiring account of his life’s journey. Our esteemed donors, scholars, and beneficiaries attended the event.
Independence Day Celebration at Primary School
SFC participated in the Independence Day Celebration at the Doopananhalli Government Primary School.
Sports Day at High School
SFC sponsored the Annual Sports Day at Domlur Government High School on 5.9.24 and presented trophies to the winners.
Pennies4Pads Menstrual Hygiene Program
SFC facilitated Pennies4Pads to conduct a menstrual hygiene program at Government Girls High School in Hoskote. A year’s supply of sanitary pads was given to each girl free of cost.
Distribution of Scholarship (Urban)
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program for higher education is our flagship program designed to make a huge change in the lives of the underprivileged. On 12.8.24, 74 urban children received the annual scholarship.
Mentoring Session for Urban Scholars
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program’s mentoring element guides scholars for improved academic performance, personal growth, and job-readiness. A session was held for our urban scholars on 6.11.24.
Distribution of Scholarship (Rural)
The SFC Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program for higher education is our flagship program designed to make a huge change in the lives of the underprivileged. On 9.11.24, 71 rural children received the annual scholarship.
Notebook distribution at Primary School
Every year, SFC provides primary school children with notebooks free of cost for each subject. On 15.6.24, the notebooks were given to each child at the Appareddypaliya Government Primary School.
Remedial English Class at Primary School
The SFC Model School Program covers three Primary Schools. It aims to improve academic performance through remedial classes, develop personality through co-curricular activities, and develop infrastructure. Bloom conducted remedial English classes on 10.7.24.
Extracurricular Program at Primary School
One of the goals of the SFC Model School Program is personality development through co-curricular activities. Our partner, Camp Diaries, held 10 weekly camps to conduct a range of extracurricular activities such as singing, dancing, public speaking, and dramatics. This culminated in a public performance by students where parents and other guests were invited on 2.8.24
Sports Event at Primary School
SFC collaborated with Robinhood Army for an Inter-School Cricket tournament. Appareddypaliya Government Primary School won a trophy.
Robotics Workshop at Primary School
As part of the SFC Model School Program, SFC collaborated with Makers Loft to conduct a Robotics Workshop at the Appareddypaliya Government Primary School on 5.9.24
Painting Program at Primary School
SFC organised a fun-filled painting camp at Appareddypaliya Government Primary School as part of the personality development project of the SFC Model School Program. Pidilite Industries sponsored the event.
Painting Session at Primary School
SFC organised a fun-filled painting camp at Doopanahalli Government Primary School as part of the personality development project of the SFC Model School Program. Pidilite Industries sponsored the event.
Outstation Excursion for Primary School
SFC organised an excursion to Mysore for the children of Apparedypaliya Government Primary School. It was a memorable experience for most of the children, who were visiting these places for the first time.
Computer Lab Inauguration at Primary School
The SFC Digital Education Program aims to establish computer labs in government educational institutions. On 16.7.24, the Lab at Appareddypaliya Government Primary School was inaugurated. Optiv Security (India) Pvt Ltd and Shooting Stars Foundation contributed generously.
Digital Education Certificate Distribution at PU College
Certificates were awarded to students who completed the certification course in the SFC Digital Literacy Programme. Our partner, VIDYA Foundation, imparted the courses in the SFC computer Labs.
SFC 23rd Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Seniors For Change was held on 22.6.24. The members were apprised of the activities undertaken in the previous year and plans for the coming year. Audited Accounts were also presented.
SFC Annual Fellowship Meet on 28.9.24
SFC held its Annual Fellowship Meet on 28.9.24 at the Bangalore Club. Our senior member, B. S. Lamba, was felicitated for his tremendous contribution to SFC and its work.
SFC Annual Stakeholders Meet
SFC’s Annual Stakeholders Meet was held on 11.1.25 at the Bangalore International Centre. The guest speaker, Dr Anandkumar, of Bugworks, gave an inspiring account of his life’s journey. Our esteemed donors, scholars, and beneficiaries attended the event.
Independence Day Celebration at Primary School
SFC participated in the Independence Day Celebration at the Doopananhalli Government Primary School.
Sports Day at High School
SFC sponsored the Annual Sports Day at Domlur Government High School on 5.9.24 and presented trophies to the winners.
Pennies4Pads Menstrual Hygiene Program
SFC facilitated Pennies4Pads to conduct a menstrual hygiene program at Government Girls High School in Hoskote. A year’s supply of sanitary pads was given to each girl free of cost.