The role of Abhilasha in supporting the youth from underserved communities

Everyone deserves a good education, a respectful way of life, and ample working opportunities. We live in a world where making money seems easy, and plenty of options exist to get a quality education.

But the question arises: Is it for everyone? Is everyone being given the same chance? The answer is no. The World Bank data shows that around 8.5 % of the global population is underprivileged. We can assume how underserved communities are living behind in a fast-paced world.

Many NGO’s and social workers try day and night to uplift their communities. ‘Abhilasha’, an initiative by Markai Group of Companies, is committed to nurturing underserved youth toward brilliance. This is dedicated to empowering underprivileged young minds to pursue quality and purposeful education.

Understanding the challenges of underserved youths

Financial Constraints: One of the biggest challenges for underserved youths is a financial barrier. They often face significant economic constraints that limit their access to important resources and technologies. On the other hand, expensive education restricts their ability to get a higher-quality education. Many underprivileged families can’t afford relevant resources like books and tuition, which deters them from achieving their dreams.

Educational Inequality: We get education to learn equality and inclusivity, but the irony is that underserved youths face inequality in schools or colleges due to a poor financial background. They don’t get a chance to participate in extracurricular activities, which impacts their overall performance and reduces opportunities for quality education and career guidance.

Lack of Mentorship and Guidance: Underserved youths often lack the right support and guidance. Positive guidance and mentorship are important for the youth to make their way. Mentors help young people navigate their educational and employment trajectories. In the same way, proper career guidance helps shape bright minds to lead from the front. Without clear mentorship, underserved youth may struggle to find their true potential.

Social and Environmental Challenges: Many youths from underserved communities take on family responsibilities at an early age. This burden limits their time and energy for academic and personal life. As we all know, our surroundings impact our lives; living in an underdeveloped area can expose youth to trauma and affect their mental health.

Here are a few strategies for empowerment taken by Abhilasha

Financial and Literary Support: This initiative aims to provide financial support to underserved youth and encourage them with grants and research opportunities.

Facilitating Growth and Learning: As discussed in this blog, the right guidance and mentorship play a crucial role in shaping a youth’s future. From providing formal mentorship to career guidance, we aim to create a safe and better environment for the young generation.

Empowering with Confidence and Grit: Abhilasha focuses on building resilience and self-efficacy among underserved youth, helping them believe in their potential, overcome challenges, and take charge of their future with confidence and purpose.

Solving Social and Sustainability Challenges: To support underserved youth, initiatives must prioritise mental health through accessible counselling and peer groups that foster belonging. Creating safe, violence-free learning environments and community outreach builds trust and security. Flexible programs, along with essential support services like childcare and transport, help youth balance responsibilities while pursuing education and growth.

The ‘Abhilasha’ initiative by Markai Group of Companies is designed to empower young minds and uplift underserved people so they can walk with the world.

Abhilasha tries to support unprivileged students in achieving their dreams of higher education and turning aspirations into reality for job seekers with employment opportunities.