Partnership with Sunbird
Alpha Friendship School (AFS) is one of the schools under the School Transformation Program (STP) of Sunbird. Through this partnership, AFS receives support in the areas of student scholarships, infrastructure development, teacher training, and capacity building. The partnership aims to improve the quality of education and create better learning opportunities for children from remote and under-resourced communities.
Student Scholarship Support
Sunbird provides scholarship support to help students continue their education without financial burden. At present, Sunbird supports:
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Tuition fees for 290 students
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Hostel fees for 247 students
This support has enabled many children from economically vulnerable families and neighbouring villages to access quality education and residential facilities.
Infrastructure Development
Sunbird has taken up several important infrastructure projects to improve the school environment and provide better facilities for students and staff. Some of the major projects include:
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School building development
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Hostel facilities
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Water tank installation
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Improvement of campus infrastructure
These developments have contributed to creating a safer, cleaner, and more supportive learning environment for all students.
School Building
Before
Now
Hostel
Hall
Other Projects
Computer Lab
Library
Teacher Training and Capacity Building
A strong focus of the partnership is on teacher professional development. The Sunbird on-ground team regularly conducts training sessions, workshops, mentoring, and capacity-building programs for teachers. These programs help teachers strengthen their classroom practices, improve student learning, and adopt more effective teaching strategies.
Impact of the Partnership
The partnership between Alpha Friendship School and Sunbird has brought meaningful growth and transformation to the school. It has helped increase student enrolment, strengthen teacher professional development through regular training and mentoring, and build a strong educational ecosystem within the community. Through continued support in scholarships, infrastructure, and teacher development, the partnership is helping AFS move closer to its vision of “Change Through Education” for children in Kachai, Ukhrul district, Manipur.