Education on Wheels (EOW): Taking Learning to the Doorstep
Education is every child’s right and dream, regardless of where they are born or how much their family earns. Yet, for millions of children from underprivileged and marginalised communities, this dream remains out of reach.
Sukarya believes no child should be denied the chance to learn simply because of poverty or circumstances beyond their control. We launched Education on Wheels to bring the classroom to those who cannot reach one.
Education on Wheels (EOW) is a special initiative that brings learning directly to children living in slums and on the streets. For many of them, education is just a distant dream as they struggle with poverty and survival every day.
A brightly painted bus, fully equipped with computers, a TV, and learning materials, travels to underserved communities. It parks right at the child’s doorstep, turning the bus into a moving classroom. This removes the need for extended travel, reduces safety concerns, and makes school more accessible.
Most of these children either work part-time or are left alone while their parents are away earning a living. Their families often can’t afford formal education, nor see it as a priority. However, once they see how engaging and flexible the EOW model is, many agree to enrol their children.
The teaching methods are interactive, easy to follow, and very different from traditional classrooms. This helps children quickly adapt and enjoy the learning process.
Run by Sukarya, the programme now operates in four slum areas of Delhi and two in Gurugram. Each bus teaches two groups of 25 students at every stop, reaching around 100 children daily. EOW provides vulnerable children with literacy and prepares them to join the formal school system.
Education on Wheels (EOW) stands out for its inclusive and flexible approach. Using a multi-grade teaching model, trained and dedicated educators teach children of different ages and learning levels together. Lessons are tailored to each child’s abilities, making learning fun, engaging, and effective. Classes are held inside and outside the mobile bus, focusing on retention and continuous learning to prevent dropouts.
But EOW goes beyond academics. It equips children with life skills, values, and basic awareness about health, nutrition, and careers. The programme includes computer education, regular parent-teacher meetings, home visits, and community engagement. Children participate in extracurricular activities, festivals, and picnics—fostering joy, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
The journey begins by identifying out-of-school children from slum areas—whether they have dropped out or never enrolled. Depending on their needs, they are enrolled in remedial or non-formal education. With continuous support, they are prepared for the Open Basic Examination conducted by the Government of India. Once they pass, they are integrated into mainstream schools.
EOW’s motto is to make education accessible, affordable, and practical for children left behind. The programme is supported by committed partners like Sukarya USA and Microsoft Giving through Benevity.
Community involvement is at the heart of EOW. The team has maintained detailed attendance and academic records, conducts monthly parent-teacher meetings, and follows up with families through home visits to ensure every child’s consistent progress.
EOW is not just a mobile classroom—it’s a movement, a model of hope and inclusion that brings dignity, opportunity, and learning to those who need it most.
