About us
Raison d'être
Empowering Migrant Children. Restoring Dignity. Inspiring Dreams
Bright Orange Foundation is a grassroots initiative dedicated to building a world where every child—no matter their background—has the opportunity to dream big and live with dignity.
We work closely with disadvantaged and migrant communities, especially children and women, providing them with the tools, support, and safe spaces needed to break the cycle of poverty and marginalization.
We believe every child has the right to access education, opportunity, and self-worth.
"This isn’t charity. It’s justice"
Focus on Migrant Children
Children who move with their families to urban slums are among the most vulnerable. They’re often invisible to the education system, falling through every possible gap.
Here’s what they face:
- Lost Learning
- Urban School Barriers
- Early Labour
- Unaware of What They’re Missing
What we do
Our vision is simple yet bold: If a child has the potential to become a scientist, artist, or athlete—they should be empowered to do just that.
Our programs run through centers we call ‘Dream Big Vidya Kendra’.
Our Approach:
Foundational Learning
School Readiness
Mainstreaming
After-School Support
Structured Sports
Creative Exploration
Safe Spaces
Awareness & Rights
Library Access
A Day at Dream Big Vidya Kendra
Our days are full of laughter, learning, sports, stories, snacks, and surprises.
Mainstreaming Out-of-School Children
Across the communities we serve (500–1000+ households each), over 80% of children aged 5–14 are not enrolled in school.
Barriers:
- Inability to pass school admission tests
- Lack of awareness or guidance
- Missing documents
- Overcrowded government schools
We help bridge this gap:
- Preparing Children
- Guiding Parents
- Ensuring no child misses their chance at education
Holistic Development
Children deserve more than books. They deserve opportunities to explore, grow, and shine.
We nurture:
Physical Wellbeing
Critical Thinking
Creative Expression
Safety Education
Nutrition
Education
Our Model is Simple
- Regular classes for teaching Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Skills as per the NIPUN Bharat guidelines.
- Prepare the children with SCERT books to get admission to age-appropriate classes.
- Guide and support in getting necessary documents made
- Help children and Parents get their children admitted to mainstream school
- After-school classes for school-going children in the community
- Structured Sports classes for all the children
- Structured Extracurricular activities alongside the studies
- Regular access to library books
- Providing a safe space
- Awareness of various issues concerning children
Our Board Members
Shalini Taneja
Prof. Shalini Taneja is Professor in Economics and Business Policy in Fore School of Management. She heads the Center for Sustainable Development. A well accomplished researcher, Shalini is an FPM from MDI Gurgaon, and has published many papers in A, and B class Journals. She has about 18 years of experience in Industry, Academia, and Research. Her expertise is CSR and has been part of BRICS Bank as well. She keeps on taking sessions with policy makers and corporate leaders.
Seema Sahai
Seema Sahai is the Founder of Bright orange Foundation, and has worked in Banking Sector, and Social Sector for more than 25 years. She has done Doctoral Research from MDI Gurgaon on Microfinance and Micro Enterprises.
Sanjay sahai
A Mechanical Engineer, Sanjay Sahai brings with him rich experience of operations in prestigious Government and Private Sector Corporates.
Tanya Chaturvedi
Tanya is post graduate in Architecture and is involved in prestigious projects like World Heritage City project of UNESCO, Jaipur Virasat Foundation. She has corporate as well as freelance experience. She has contributed immensely in holding us together in the initial years of Bright Orange Foundation.
