Mobility Challenge
8.2% secondary dropout rate, India 2025
India's secondary dropout rate stands at 8.2% (UDISE+ 2024–25), down from 10.9% but still severe. Read More
Source: UDISE Report 2026
₹770B GDP addition from gender parity
McKinsey Global Institute's analysis found that gender parity in education could add up to $770 billion to India's GDP.Read More
Source: BAIN & COMPANY Report 2026
One cycle. One girl. One uninterrupted journey toward a brighter future.
Through Hero Umeed, every donated cycle helps a girl travel to school, continue her education, and move closer to her dreams. More than mobility, it provides access to opportunity, independence, and a brighter future.
8.5M girls out of
school, India
Despite significant progress since 2001, India still holds the second largest out-of-school girl population in the world. Read More
Source: UNESCO Report 2026
10.4M cycles, West Bengal alone
West Bengal's Sabooj Sathi scheme has distributed 1.04 crore (10.4 million) bicycles across 12,235 schools. Read More
Source: UDISE Report 2026
Plug And Play Social Impact Modules
Targeted Bicycle distribution to children in class VIII - XII for whom mobility is a cause of dropout from school.
QR code cycle registration + corporate dashboard
Pre and post Impact report
Durable and dependable cycle, basket, lock, reflectors and rear carrier
A cycle gets her to school. Umeed Shala gets her to a career. A digital platform built into every Hero Umeed cycle career guidance, learning content, and scholarship access, designed for girls who finally have the chance to dream further.
The programme's last mile and its most powerful signal. A woman from the community, trained to onboard students, log progress, and troubleshoot the cycles on the ground. Your investment doesn't just reach girls, it also empowers women and creates additional livelihoods on the ground.
How It Works
A purpose-built Hero Umeed cycle reinforced, co-branded and QR-tagged
Every cycle is documented and its journey is prioritised
Every child has a career compass, curated learning content, and Scholarships available no matter where they are
Corporates get verified impact data, testimonials and photographs of their investment. The child has access to Scholarships after school
A cycle gets her to school. Umeed Shala gets her to a career. A digital platform built into every Hero Umeed cycle career guidance, learning content, and scholarship access, designed for girls who finally have the chance to dream further.
The programme's last mile and its most powerful signal. A woman from the community, trained to onboard students, log progress, and troubleshoot the cycles on the ground. Your investment doesn't just reach girls, it also empowers women and creates additional livelihoods on the ground.
Stories of Hope
“This platform made giving back feel real and meaningful, bringing support to those in need with lasting impact.”
CMO at Foundation
“Helping people through this initiative felt personal and meaningful in every possible way.”
CMO at Foundation
“This experience showed how small contributions can create a lasting impact on lives.”
CMO at Foundation
“The platform connected support with purpose and made every effort count.”
CMO at Foundation
“This platform made giving back feel real and meaningful, bringing support to those in need with lasting impact.”
CMO at Foundation
“Helping people through this initiative felt personal and meaningful in every possible way.”
CMO at Foundation
Contact
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1800 208 4376
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