The education of parents is linked to their children's educational attainment, and the mother's education is usually more influential than the father's. An educated mother's greater influence in household negotiations may allow her to secure more resources for her children. Educated mothers are more likely to be in the labour force, allowing them to pay some of the costs of schooling, and may be more aware of returns to schooling. And educated mothers, averaging fewer children, can concentrate more attention on each child. Besides having fewer children, mothers with schooling are less likely to have mistimed or unintended births. This has implications for schooling, because poor parents often must choose which of their children to educate. Investing in girls' education is one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty. Investments in secondary School/Higher Education education for girls especially yields high dividends. Girls who have been educated are likely to marry later and to have smaller and healthier families. Educated women can recognize the importance of health care and know how to seek it for themselves and their children. Education helps girls and women to know their rights and to gain confidence to claim them. However, women’s literacy rates are significantly lower than men’s in most developing countries.
Part Scholarships are provided to girls in the 16-21 age group and will be supported in an academic year in areas covering district of Pune initially and maybe extended to the entire state of Maharashtra, depending on the organizational capacity and resources.
Selection of beneficiaries are based on their current educational status, family economic conditions, Vulnerability, willingness of commitment and minimal support from the parent. This are done by the way of paper and field verification by the organization. New Vision will support only a certain, but a major component related to the education, need identification are done based on the verification report received from the field. The need will depend on the commitment of the parent ready to bear certain cost, like travel or food cost if sending to hostel if no college is available in a particular area. College fees, stationary or books or coaching if necessary are taken care by New Vision.
The philosophy of New Vision, when implementing each of its projects, is that a child’s family is the best environment for his/her development. When the family is not able to guarantee the full participation of a child in his/her basic rights, any intervention with children should consider empowering the family and community environment in this regard. The aim is to give parents all the knowledge and support necessary to provide the dedicated care their children need. Both parents to participate in all the counseling sessions and or meetings organized for them.
