Ekal Vidyalaya
An Ekal Vidyalaya is a one-teacher school bringing non-formal primary education to 25–30 tribal children aged 4–10, in villages with no other school. Run by Friends of Tribals Society since 1989.
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FTS delivers five-fold education — literacy, healthcare, development, empowerment and values — to tribal villages through four flagship programs.
Rashtriya Mahila Samiti
The Rashtriya Mahila Samiti is the women's wing of Friends of Tribals Society, driving empowerment, awareness and support programs for village women and girls across India.
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FTS Yuva
FTS Yuva is the youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society: young professionals across 24 city wings volunteering their time, skills and energy for tribal education.
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Vanyatra
Vanyatra is FTS's village immersion program: donors and volunteers travel to Ekal villages, visit one-teacher schools at work, and see their contribution first-hand.
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