Caste discrimination in India is trapping Dalit communities in a cycle of poverty and exclusion. As a result, Dalit children are denied their rights and struggle to access education.

Children on the Edge supports 31 Learning Centres in Patna, Bihar State who offer education to over 970 Dalit children who face crippling discrimination in mainstream government schools. Our Learning Centres provide a safe, protective space for them to learn and play.

To build a protective environment for Dalit children in their wider community, not just at school, we also support 89 Women’s Groups. We work with them to develop essential skills and knowledge so they can realise their rights, advocate for change and break the cycle of discrimination for them and their children.