Uday Shiksha Gramin Sanstha : Our Fiinovation Review

We started Uday Shiksha Gramin Sanstha in 2024 to help children in semi-urban schools learn basic computer skills. Most students had never touched a computer before, and we wanted to give them skills that could help them later. At the beginning, we had only a few volunteers and very limited resources. We had ideas and energy, but we did not know how to approach corporates or get proper support. This Fiinovation review is about how that support helped us prepare, even though it was not always smooth.

In early 2025, Fiinovation reached out to us. They explained how they connect small NGOs with corporates who want to support education programs. At first, we were not sure it would work. We had tried contacting partners before, and nothing had come through. Fiinovation spent time understanding what we were doing on the ground and explained what corporates usually expect.

One challenge was just getting organized. As a new NGO, we had very few documents, no structured reports, and little experience in formal processes. Fiinovation guided us on what to prepare, but it took a lot of time and effort. Sometimes it felt overwhelming. We wanted to start programs immediately, but had to pause and focus on paperwork. Waiting for approvals and advice felt slow, and there were moments of frustration when it seemed nothing was moving forward.

Another part was proposal preparation. Before, we wrote simple notes about our goals. But later we realised if we had to work with partners, we would need more than that. Fiinovation showed us how to explain our objectives, describe the students we hoped to reach, and make our plans clearer. Some suggestions were hard to follow because they did not match our reality perfectly. It required compromise and adjustments. At times we doubted if we could meet all the expectations, which was stressful.

We also had to deal with delays on the corporate side. Meetings would be postponed, or timelines would shift due to internal planning changes. It was discouraging to wait and feel like progress had stalled. Even so, Fiinovation kept in touch, encouraged us to improve what we could on our side, and reminded us that preparation is important before funding arrives.

Despite these challenges, Fiinovation’s guidance has already made a difference. Now, we are more organized and understand how to approach corporates professionally. We are clearer about what we can deliver. Working with them is not always easy or fast, but their support helps small, new NGOs get ready for real opportunities. 

We hope to reach more schools and students soon. The process has been slow and sometimes frustrating, but we feel better prepared and more confident about the next steps. This Fiinovation review is not just about their support, but about how even small, inexperienced organizations can gain clarity, structure, and confidence when guided patiently.