SSF (Students & Schools Foundation) is a government-registered NGO founded in 2025. We transform education in government schools across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through skills training, AI literacy workshops, and systemic school transformation. We have impacted 25,000+ students across 400+ schools in 23+ districts. SSF holds 80G and 12A certification and is listed on NITI Aayog NGO Darpan.

SSF was founded by Shaik Mohammed Iqbal, a retired Inspector General of Police and former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of Andhra Pradesh. After a distinguished career in public service, he established SSF to address the systemic gaps in government school education — ensuring that students in public schools have access to the same quality of skills, technology, and opportunities as their peers in private institutions.

SSF currently operates across Andhra Pradesh, covering 23+ districts and 400+ government schools. We are actively expanding into Telangana. Our work is conducted in close coordination with state government education departments, District Education Officers (DEOs), and District Collectors.

To date, SSF has directly impacted 25,000+ students across 400+ government schools in 23+ districts of Andhra Pradesh. These numbers continue to grow as we scale our programmes and expand geographically into Telangana.

SSF runs three flagship programmes: (1) Student Skills Development Programme — practical vocational and life-skills training for government school students; (2) AI Workshops — hands-on artificial intelligence literacy sessions for students and teachers; and (3) Next Generation Education System — systemic transformation of government schools through digital classrooms, learning resources, and teacher training.

SSF’s AI Workshops are interactive, hands-on sessions that introduce students and teachers in government schools to artificial intelligence concepts and tools. The workshops are designed to demystify AI, build foundational digital literacy, and help students understand how technology can be applied to solve real-world problems — equipping the next generation with skills relevant to a rapidly evolving economy.

Yes. SSF holds 80G certification under the Income Tax Act, 1961. All donations made to SSF by Indian individuals and companies are eligible for a 50% tax deduction under Section 80G. We issue official donation receipts that can be used for your tax filing.

Yes. SSF is fully eligible for CSR funding under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, specifically under the Education clause. SSF is registered on NITI Aayog NGO Darpan and holds 80G and 12A certification, making it straightforward for companies to route CSR spend through SSF and maintain full compliance. We support corporate partners with all required documentation and utilisation certificates.

100% of your donation goes directly to programme delivery — including workshop materials, trainer costs, school infrastructure, and student learning resources. SSF maintains full financial transparency and provides detailed utilisation certificates to donors on request. We are audited annually and our accounts are available for review.

You can donate online via our secure Razorpay payment gateway — simply click the Donate button on our website. We accept UPI, net banking, credit/debit cards, and bank transfers. All donors receive an 80G receipt for tax purposes. For larger or recurring donations, please reach out to us directly and we will guide you through the process.

We welcome corporate partners who want to create measurable educational impact. Reach out via our Corporate Partnerships page and our team will arrange an introductory call, share our programme proposal, and provide all CSR compliance documentation — including our NGO Darpan registration, 80G and 12A certificates, Schedule VII eligibility confirmation, and customised impact reports.

SSF welcomes volunteers who want to make a hands-on difference in government school education. We are particularly interested in professionals with backgrounds in education, technology, communications, or programme management. To volunteer, reach out via the Contact Us page and let us know your skills and availability. We will match you to the right programme or project.