Students at CSS
In the outskirts of Hyderabad, India, where many families are focused on daily needs and financial stability, education for girls is often difficult to access. Through a partnership between C2C, the Center for Social Service (CSS), and Triveni Turbines, that is starting to change.
Now in its third year, the STEM + Counseling + Life Skills program reached 434 girls at the Nimmagadda Anandamma Memorial (NAM) Girls School this year. The program brings together TechLab classes, Vedic Math, career counseling, and digital literacy to help girls build practical skills, confidence, and clearer pathways to higher education and careers.
Last year, students completed more than 2,200 hours of learning through in-person and virtual instruction. They built websites and simple apps, participated in robotics activities, and strengthened their math skills through hands-on practice.
Teachers reported a 17% year-over-year improvement in computer science understanding and a 27% improvement in applying math and science concepts.
To contextualize these results, we compared student performance to ASER benchmarks (a nationally used assessment of foundational learning in India’s public schools). On these comparisons, 100% of C2C girls in grades 3–5 were able to solve simple math problems, compared to about 50% in the general population. Among C2C students in grades 6–8, 99% solved math problems correctly, compared to roughly 40% in the general population.
Across the program, teachers also observed steady, double-digit gains in confidence, communication, creativity and problem-solving skills over the year.
For many students, the change is also about what they now believe is possible.
Students like Swaroopa, who faced abandonment and instability at a young age, are now pursuing college degrees and career aspirations in business and accounting. Renuka, who lost her father at a young age, is studying mathematics, statistics, and computer science. She says, “I hope to become a data analyst to support my family one day.”
The impact is also visible at the school level. Enrollment at NAM Girls School increased by 10% this year, reflecting stronger community trust and growing interest in girls’ education.
In regions where many schools still lack basic computer labs and educational resources, programs like this one by C2C provides more than infrastructure and access to learning. We believe that’s where the work begins, not ends.
Our C2C model of Access, Elevation, and Agency is designed to support girls at different stages of their journey, whether they are just entering the program or preparing for next steps after graduation.
At its core, the work is simple: when girls have access to strong education and support, they build skills and confidence that carry forward into their families and communities.