Key Components:

• • Operation of 2 NFE Centres across both islands, catering to 328 enrolled children.
• • Remedial education for school-going children to address learning gaps.
• • School readiness for first generation learners with Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN).
• • Mainstreaming support for dropouts, preparing and facilitating their reintegration into formal schools.
• • Skill-based training for older children (15–18 years) in Pattachitra, Jatra performance and Water hyacinth-based eco-crafting.
• • Life skills and psychosocial support build resilience and self-confidence among learners.
• • Community and parental engagement to foster sustained participation and educational continuity.

Impact So Far:

• • Significant reintegration of 230 out-of-school children into mainstream education pathways.
• • 658 children successfully admitted into formal govt. schools through school readiness initiative.
• • 198 girls successfully bought back to the education system.
• • Improved performance of 30% of children in key subjects through remedial classes.
• • Revitalizations of local art forms among 150 youth, creating pathways for creative expression and potential livelihoods.
• • Enhanced community ownership and support for children's education through active parental involvement.

Vision:

Through the NFE Centres, SEED envisions a future where climate-impacted children and youth in the Sundarbans can reclaim their right to education, skills and cultural identity. The project seeks to empower a generation of resilient learners — equipped not only to cope with the challenges of climate change but to contribute positively to the sustainability and vibrancy of their communities.