Z Zurich Foundation partnership with Plan India for Balika ShivirsZ Zurich Foundation has partnered with Plan India to bring about lasting change in the lives of 28800 girls of Rajasthan and Jharkhand with accelerated learning centered called BALIKA SHIVIRS. Z Zurich Foundation grants will ensure 3600 out-of-school girls of the age group of 13-18 years complete their Secondary or senior secondary school education through NIOS board. The program will also build the capacities of 3600 young women (19-24 years) in vocational training. Out-of-school girls who have passed grade X are selected and enrolled in NIOS for better livelihood opportunities. Balika Shivir alumni will form a network of girls – to influence additional 21600 girls. This is a unique model where girls will get empowered and then they empower their peers and eventually change the overall situation of girls in the 4 project districts.
