Introduction

ORBIT’s Hope Evening Tuition Centre provides learning support to children from slum and low-income families. These centres offer a safe environment where children receive academic guidance, value education, and motivation to succeed in school. The initiative helps bridge learning gaps and nurtures confidence among children who lack educational support at home.

Aim

To improve the academic performance and holistic development of slum children by providing daily tuition support and a positive learning atmosphere.

Objectives

• To strengthen children’s reading, writing, and basic mathematics skills.
• To provide regular homework support and improve school performance.
• To create a safe, engaging space for learning through creative activities.
• To build discipline, confidence, and good values among children.
• To involve parents and community members in encouraging children’s education

Outcome

To support the educational needs of children in rural and urban slum communities, ORBIT and Seva Sangama have established Evening Tuition Centres that provide safe and encouraging learning spaces. ORBIT runs centres in three villages of Humnabad Taluk, while Seva Sangama operates centers across seven urban slums in the Gulbarga surrounding areas, helping children improve literacy, numeracy, and confidence through interactive teaching, value-based lessons, and creative activities with parental involvement. Together, these initiatives reach 269 children whose parents often work as daily wage labourers and are unable to provide regular academic support. Guided by dedicated teachers, the centers offer academic assistance, emotional support, and opportunities for holistic development, enabling children to study effectively, explore their talents and grow with confidence.

Humnabad Taluk Three villages

1. DanagaraGadda Village:

In Danagara Gadda Village, the tuition centre runs every evening from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm under the supervision of Miss Ragini B.A. The centre presently accommodates28 students, including 15 girlsand13 boys. The syllabus highlights essential learning in Kannada and English, together with value-based education. To make the sessions enjoyable and effective, the teacher uses creative approaches such as storytelling, drawing, and learning games, which keep the children interested and help boost their confidence. Over time, the students have shownconsistent improvement in reading, writing, and basic arithmetic skills.

2. Kurubara Gaddi:

In Kurubara Gaddi Village, the tuition centre is managed by Miss Shivini B.Com and operates daily from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The centre currently serves 25 students, including 21 girls and 4 boys. The programme focuses on developing fundamental skills in Kannada and English literacy, along with moral education. To keep students engaged and motivated, interactive teaching methods such as group activities, games, and drawing are regularly used. Despite challenges like irregular attendance the children are steadily improving their learning abilities and gaining confidence in their studies

3. Humnabad Bhimanagar Village

The Evening Tuition Centre at Humnabad Bhimanagar Village is a heartfelt initiative providing basic education to children from very poor families. The community has warmly welcomed this effort, and parents are happy to see their children learning and progressing. Currently, 20 children 14 girls and 6 boys attend classes regularly, learning basic reading, writing, moral values and games. Under the guidance of Miss. Shwetha, a caring and dedicated teacher, each child receives personal attention and support. The programme has brought noticeable improvement in the children’s learning, discipline and confidence. Parents express deep gratitude for this opportunity, which has brought hope and happiness to many families. Gulbarga District seven villages

4. Shakapur Village

The Evening Tuition Centre at Shakapur Village begins every day at 4:30 PM and serves as a valuable platform for children from economically weaker families to receive additional educational support. The centre is guided by Mr. Siddanna B.Sc., a dedicated and compassionate teacher who ensures that every child benefits from personal attention and care. At present, 30 students regularly attend the classes with great enthusiasm. The lessons emphasize foundational skills in Kannada and English, basic mathematics, and moral values. The learning sessions are made lively through storytelling, drawing, and educational games, which encourage creativity and build confidence among the children. The students are showing remarkable curiosity and eagerness to learn, and parents have expressed heartfelt appreciation for this initiative. The centre has become a joyful learning space that is nurturing both knowledge and discipline among rural children.

5. Awarad Village

The Evening Tuition Centre at Awarad Village has become a source of hope and motivation for local children who are eager to improve their studies. Under the leadership of Mr. Mahesh B.Sc., the centre provides extra academic guidance to help children strengthen their basic skills and grow in confidence. The centre welcomes 25 active learners who attend classes daily with excitement. The programme covers Kannada and English reading and writing, mathematics, and moral education. Learning is made enjoyable through interactive group activities, storytelling, and educational games, which help children grasp lessons easily and stay engaged. The enthusiasm among students is clearly visible they come prepared, participate actively, and take pride in their progress. Parents and community members are deeply pleased to see their children developing discipline, interest, and self-belief. The centre continues to create a warm and inspiring learning atmosphere in the village.

6. Kellur Village

The Evening Tuition Centre at Kellur Village, which begins at 4:30 PM, is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children from poor and marginalized families. The centre is run by Mrs. Gujjamma N. B.Ed., M.A. an experienced and devoted teacher who focuses on helping each student realize their potential. Currently, 27 children attend the classes regularly, eager to learn and participate. The sessions include basic literacy, numeracy, English language skills, and value-based education. Learning is made joyful through drawing, singing, and group games, encouraging children to express themselves freely and confidently. The students are now more attentive, disciplined, and motivated to study. Parents proudly share how their children have become more confident and responsible. This small initiative has not only improved their academic performance but has also filled the community with a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm for education.

7. Sanjeva Nagar :

The Evening Tuition Centre in SanjeevaNagara continues to be a reliable learning space for children. Under the guidance of Miss Ranjita, who has completed B.Ed, the centre functions from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and provides strong personal attention to every child a major strength of this centre. Activities such as speech, drawing, singing, dance, and regular tests make learning lively and enjoyable. Many children, who earlier hesitated to participate, now confidently take part in cultural programs and celebrations. Their improved discipline, attendance, and confidence clearly reflect the patient support given by the teacher. Currently, the centre supports 33 children (12 boys and 21 girls), many of whom have won academic, drawing and speech awards, showing notable overall progress.

8. Neharu Nagara

In Neharu Nagar, Miss Sunitha, who has completed N.T.S., teaches children from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, using simple and enjoyable learning methods—an important strength of this centre. The teacher focuses on improving reading, writing, and maths through daily practice and learning games that make lessons easy to understand. Children actively participated in dance, speech, and drawing competitions and some were recognized for their strong academic improvement. Parents observed better discipline and renewed interest in studies among their children. The centre currently has 25 students (14 boys and 11 girls) who continue to learn with growing confidence and enthusiasm.

9. Indira Nagara

At Indira Nagara, Miss Malashree, who has completed M.Com, conducts classes from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and offers a caring, supportive environment—this emotional and holistic approach is the center’s major strength. She helps children overcome academic challenges while also guiding them in communication skills, hygiene, discipline, and confidence-building. The children enjoy reading sessions, artwork, festival programs, singing, and dance. Many received appreciation for drawing and academic performance, and several performed on stage for the first time, showing increased courage and self-belief. The centre currently nurtures 31 children (13 boys and 18 girls), providing them with encouragement, understanding, and hope

10. Panchasheela Nagara

In Panchasheela Nagar, Miss Pragnya, who has completed B.Ed, runs the Evening Tuition Centre from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, focusing on academic fundamentals, discipline, and homework support key strengths that help prevent children from falling behind in school. The centre also organizes speech contests, sports activities, cultural events, and creative writing sessions, which help children build confidence and social skills. Many students earned awards in drawing, speech, singing, and dance, while others showed steady academic improvement. Regular communication with parents has helped maintain good attendance and consistent learning. The centre currently has 25 children, 12 boys and 13 girls, all benefiting from structured guidance and motivating activities.

Conclusion

Through the Evening Tuition Centres, ORBIT continues its mission to strengthen the foundation of education for rural children and uplift underprivileged communities. The progress in all centers reflects the dedication of the teachers, the enthusiasm of the students, and the growing awareness within the community about the value of education. Beyond academics, the centers have nurtured a love for learning, encouraged participation in cultural and creative activities, and inspired children to dream big. Parents have expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donor whose generosity has made this initiative possible, bringing hope and new opportunities to many families. The project stands as a beacon of hope, empowering children to overcome challenges with confidence and determination.

Fr. Victor Anil Vas
Director, ORBIT