Seasonal Migration
Families migrate for daily wage work (nearly 7-8 months), pulling children out of school for months at a time – creating learning gaps that are hard to recover.
“In Dang and Kaprada, seasonal migration often means children have to leave school behind.
At ENLIFT Foundation, we are changing this narrative with Project RISE.”
“When education pauses, a child’s future is put on hold.”
In the tribal landscape of Dang and Kaprada, Gujarat, seasonal migration is not just a livelihood pattern — it is a deep-rooted
generational challenge that disrupts children’s education, leading to high absenteeism and lost opportunities for growth. Every year, as families migrate in search of livelihoods, thousands of children are left with interrupted learning and uncertain futures.
This constant displacement doesn’t just disrupt a school year — it breaks a child’s path to a dignified future. At ENLIFT Foundation, we believe the cycle of seasonal migration shouldn’t have to be a cycle of lost potential.
At ENLIFT Foundation, we aim to change that by “walking the last miles.”
2
Districts covered
1000+
Students Dropout
Every Academic Year
Girls
Especially at risk of dropping out
Temporary facility
Hostel Currently Available Nearby
The Challenges
Three compounding barriers create a cycle of educational disruption in these tribal communities.
Difficult Terrain
Hilly, forested geography means children travel long distances daily. For girls especially, this is a physical and safety barrier to continuing education.
No Hostel Support
Without hostel facilities, there is no safety net to keep children connected to school when families are away.
Our Approach
The Insight Behind the Action
Meaningful impact does not come from assumptions—it comes from understanding problems at their core. Recognising this challenge, we undertook a comprehensive baseline and needs assessment with an experienced team of development professionals, engaging closely with communities, educators, and stakeholders.
Baseline & needs assessment
CompletedComprehensive field study across Dang & Kaprada — engaging communities, educators, and local stakeholders to map root causes of school dropout.
Community engagement & site identification
CompletedIdentified priority locations for hostel infrastructure based on migration patterns and distance from schools.
Infrastructure development planning
In progressDesigning safe, supportive hostel facilities with study spaces, mentorship programmes, and academic support systems.
Construction & commissioning
UpcomingBuilding residential facilities that ensure children remain enrolled regardless of family migration cycles.
Ongoing learning support & monitoring
UpcomingStructured mentorship, academic continuity programmes, and outcome tracking to measure long-term impact.
From Infrastructure to Opportunity
Construct hostel
Children stay enrolled
Learning continuity
Better outcome
Stronger communities
Pathway: construct hostel, then children stay enrolled, learning continuity, better outcome, stronger communities.
Social impact measurement
ENLIFT SROI Framework
We move beyond activity-based metrics to track Social Return on Investment (SROI)
Project RISE strategic metrics, baseline status, and projected Social Return on Investment.
| Strategic metric | Baseline status | Projected SROI |
|---|---|---|
| Academic continuity | High seasonal disruption | 95% baseline stabilization |
| Systemic retention | At-risk migration cycles | Minimized exit rate |
| Secure residential infrastructure | Temporary, unstable housing | Risk minimized through residential stability |
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