Two Non Formal Education Centres (or NFE Centres) were opened in October 2007 by Sakshi in New Delhi slums. These centres are sponsored by “HPS Foundation” (New Delhi).

Sakshi’s teachers provide learning based alternative education and promotion of life skills for out of school children who otherwise do not have access to education.

At the end of the school year (May), the children are assessed & assisted to get admission in regular government schools. As a matter of fact, Sakshi does not attempt to create a system that runs parallel to the formal system already in place. During one year they are prepared to be mainstreamed in formal schools.

In order to enroll students Sakshi has to deal with a complex challenge of convincing the parents to send their wards to school by making them realize the importance of education.

Sakshi organizes home visits and meeting between teachers and parents to spread awareness about necessity of education.

59 children are currently registered in the two NFE centres.