Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::open($save_path, $name) should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::open(string $path, string $name): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::close() should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::close(): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::read($session_id) should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::read(string $id): string|false, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::write($session_id, $session_data) should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::write(string $id, string $data): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::destroy($session_id) should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::destroy(string $id): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
Message: Return type of CI_Session_database_driver::gc($maxlifetime) should either be compatible with SessionHandlerInterface::gc(int $max_lifetime): int|false, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice
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Shaping youth. Leading change.
Adolescence is a period of great risk and great opportunity. Through our intervention, Step Up Foundation is working to turn each risk into an opportunity by instilling knowledge and leadership potential in students from vulnerable communities. We envision a nation with happy, independent, and confident leaders.
NEED
Entry Level Vacancies
50%
Of employers list lack of life skills as the primary reason for entry level vacancies
Awareness
33%
Of students aged 13 and older are unaware of any changes during adolescence
Health Challenges
18%
Of people who have experienced abuse are likely to have serious mental health challenges
Impact
139
Benefitted Schools
47,744
Student Alumni
227
Total Individual Counselling Cases
Our Awards
19th Annual Polestar Awards
The PoleStar Foundation recognized Step Up Foundation for their dedication and exemplary work in community development.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Manthan Foundation recognized Step Up Foundation’s founder Gauri Vaid with a lifetime achievement award for exceptional work in improving adolescent health and wellness.
Sunirmal Gaurav Award
The Sunirmal Foundation recognized Step Up Foundation for extraordinary work in life skills education.