Sol's ARC

Sol's ARC founded in 2003, is a Mumbai-based non-profit organisation working to create inclusive education and livelihood opportunities for children and young adults, particularly those with disabilities, learning challenges, mental health conditions, and other vulnerabilities. Through research-driven pedagogy, technology-enabled solutions, and strategic partnerships, the organisation works towards its vision of ensuring "Every Child Learns, Every Adult Earns."

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Established in 2003, Sol's ARC has evolved from providing direct remedial education services to developing scalable, inclusive learning solutions that are implemented through partnerships with governments, NGOs, and educational institutions across India. Its programmes span foundational literacy and numeracy, inclusive education, psychosocial support, and vocational skilling, helping millions of learners access equitable education and employment opportunities.

Quote Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Major Areas of Work

Inclusive Education: Develops evidence-based learning solutions that help government schools and partner organisations create inclusive classrooms where children of all abilities can learn together.

Foundational Literacy & Numeracy: Designs curricula, teacher training programmes, and classroom resources to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes in government schools.

Technology for Education: Builds digital tools such as the Red Flag app to help teachers identify learners at risk, assess learning gaps, and provide personalised interventions.

Livelihoods & Employability: Prepares young adults with disabilities and learning challenges for employment through vocational training, workplace readiness, and employer engagement.

Teacher Capacity Building: Trains educators, government resource persons, and NGO practitioners in inclusive pedagogy, classroom practices, and learner-centred teaching methodologies.

Major Initiatives & Programmes

Teach All Children: Supports government schools with inclusive teaching methodologies and foundational learning programmes to improve learning outcomes for every child.

Red Flag: A technology-enabled platform that helps teachers identify learning barriers, disabilities, psychosocial concerns, and academic risks, enabling timely interventions.

Support Struggling Learners: Provides holistic academic and psychosocial support for children facing disabilities, abuse, mental health challenges, and other learning barriers.

Vocational Alternatives: Creates industry-linked vocational training and employment pathways for young adults with disabilities, helping them transition into meaningful livelihoods.

Impact

Over the past two decades, Sol's ARC has expanded its work from direct service delivery to large-scale systems change. The organisation collaborates with multiple state governments, NGOs, and educational institutions to strengthen inclusive education across India. Its programmes have reached millions of learners while supporting thousands of teachers through capacity-building initiatives and technology-enabled learning solutions.

Sol's ARC offers professionals the opportunity to work at the intersection of inclusive education, technology, research, and livelihoods. Employees collaborate with governments, schools, NGOs, and industry partners to design scalable solutions while working in a mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on innovation and social impact.

Partners and Clients

Sol's ARC collaborates with state governments, Educate Girls, Teach For India, Akanksha Foundation, ATMA, UNICEF YuWaah, Amazon, RASCI, Magic Bus India Foundation, Lemon Tree Hotels, McDonald's, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD), and numerous civil society organisations and educational institutions across India.

Leadership

Executive Director – Sonali Saini

Director, Functional Operations – Tina Gandhi

Director, Programs – Priti Srivastava