Friends of Suchana

Friends of Suchana is a UK-based registered charity (Charity number 1138960) that supports Suchana, a community organization located in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The charity’s primary role is to fundraise and enable Suchana to pursue its objectives aimed at educational and social development within the rural community it serves[1].

Background and Relationship with Suchana

Suchana is a community-led group dedicated to promoting education that goes beyond basic literacy, emphasizing awareness and initiatives to address both local and global issues. The organization prioritizes equality, social justice, and the right to quality education, particularly for the least privileged members of the community. It fosters active participation from parents, teachers, older children, and other community members in decision-making processes and organizational development[5].

Friends of Suchana works closely with the Suchana committee and teachers to channel resources and support that advance these goals. This partnership ensures that fundraising efforts translate effectively into educational and community programs on the ground in India[1].

Mission and Vision

• To support Suchana’s vision of education that sustains cultural identity and humanity.
• To assist in the development of inclusive education that incorporates local languages alongside Bengali in early childhood and primary education.
• To promote social justice and equality as foundational elements to address poverty through education[5].

Activities

The charity principally undertakes fundraising activities in the UK to provide financial resources necessary for Suchana to maintain and expand its educational programs. These programs include innovative approaches such as learning through first languages in early education and the development of teaching resources by local Santal and Kora teachers to facilitate this approach[1][5].

Impact

Through the efforts of Friends of Suchana, the community in Birbhum district benefits from culturally relevant and socially conscious education that empowers local people to articulate their rights and participate actively in shaping their futures. The enabling work of Friends of Suchana ensures sustainability and continuity of Suchana’s projects aimed at long-term social change[1][5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4048127 [2] https://suchana-community.org/fos/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/4048127/contact-information [4] https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/suchana/ [5] https://suchana-community.org