Introducing DigiClass: A Bold Leap Forward for Education in the Kalwa Slum

 At Gabriel Project Mumbai (GPM), we’ve always believed that quality education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Since 2012, our team has been working in the heart of Mumbai’s Kalwa slum to support children through an integrated approach combining education, healthcare, and nutrition. Now, we are proud to announce our most innovative initiative yet—one that marks a turning point in how education is delivered to underserved communities.

The DigiClass Education Network: Soft launch July, full launch August 2025

The DigiClass Education Network is a pioneering digital education model designed to empower 150 children in Grades 1 through 6 with the tools, confidence, and skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.

This initiative builds on over a decade of educational impact and is specifically tailored to address the challenges and aspirations of students growing up in some of the most marginalized conditions in India.

What DigiClass Will Offer

• Smart classrooms equipped with high-speed internet
• Personal tablets for each student, integrated with a custom Learning Management System (LMS)
• Engaging digital platforms, including Duolingo ABC, Duolingo English for Schools, and the renowned Israeli math platform, Mathica
• An expanded teaching team of fully trained, tech-savvy local educators
• Global enrichment sessions led by experienced international volunteers
• Monthly health checkups and quarterly educational excursions for holistic child development

DigiClass isn’t just a tech upgrade. It’s a bold step toward educational equity, opening doors for children who have been systematically excluded from the digital learning revolution.

Why DigiClass, and Why Now?

In 2024, GPM conducted a comprehensive assessment of our education programs. The findings were clear and urgent:

• Students lacked digital literacy—a key skill for 21st-century success
• Many were struggling with math and language basics
• Classrooms needed to be more engaging and student-centered

Global research shows that digital learning, when implemented thoughtfully, can dramatically improve student performance—especially in underserved areas. DigiClass is our answer to that call.

Help Us Make It Happen

To fully launch DigiClass and reach 150 students in Kalwa, we are raising $110,000. Your support will help cover:

• Tablets, smart boards, and educational software
• Salaries and training for our growing teaching staff
• Health care and enrichment activities for every student
• Upgraded technology infrastructure for all classrooms

This is more than a funding appeal. It’s an invitation to transform lives. Every contribution helps change the trajectory of a child’s future—offering dignity, opportunity, and lasting hope.

Join Us in Bridging the Divide

DigiClass represents a new era in education for India’s urban slums, one rooted in equity, innovation, and community. With your support, we can level the playing field and ensure that no child is left behind simply because of where they were born.

Thank you for being a part of this journey.

—The Gabriel Project Mumbai Team