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The student will have a personalized, high-quality, interesting and effective learning experience with our qualified and experienced tutor. During the session, the student and the tutor will be able to interact with each other using voice, live chat and a shared whiteboard. This method of teaching is less expensive and more convenient.
Once you complete the sign up form, a learning advisor will contact you to discuss your tutoring needs. You may also contact us by phone or email. The learning advisor and the school or student (in case of 1:1 home tutoring) work together to access the child’s needs and a schedule and learning plan is prepared. On the days the session is scheduled and during the scheduled time of sessions, the student should be at their computer with their headset and microphone activated. They should login to the online sessions with their own credentials (will be sent sent via email). The session is conducted using a live audio/video/chat.
Once you have registered and donated, a learning advisor will contact you for specific tutoring needs. We will schedule your tutoring sessions with a tutor of your choice at dates and times convenient to you.
You will only need your computer, (PC, Laptop, Mac) a minimum 512 KBPS bandwidth Internet connection and headset with microphone. The Online Tutoring software client installation will run on your machine the first time the session is established. Once this installation is complete, no other software or downloads would be required for sessions.
One session is 60 minutes. A session may be extended at the parent’s or student’s request
( tutor’s schedule permitting ).
Access to recordings of all classes conducted is available on request for 30 days from the date of session.
Based on session schedule and availability of the tutor, we will try our best to assign the same tutor for all the sessions.
Please contact us at ProjectPupil@ilid.org and we will help you resolve the problem. You can also inform your learning advisor or tutor and within minutes a tech representative will be assisting you.
No, there is no long-term contract obligation.
Sure, we can set up to two sessions free of cost to help you decide.
The cost varies for inner city school tutoring and 1:1 private tutoring at home. Please contact projectpupil@ilid.org for the price.
We request a prior notice of 8 hours in order to reschedule a session. However, you must take the missed session within month, otherwise, the session is forfeited.
With an advance notice we are happy to cancel the tutoring sessions at no cost. However, we do require 24 hours of notice for cancellations or we will charge for the cancelled sessions.
Yes. Often students find the learning experience by tutoring in a group of their friends or peers very engaging. We limit the group to 5 students.
Donations are in the system through Paypal and securely encrypted.
Most of our tutors are from India. We find the teachers from there to be highly qualified and very skilled at online tutoring. It also helps us keep our costs to a minimum.
Of course, we are always on the lookout for good tutors. Please email projectpupil@ilid.org and we will be more than happy to speak to you.
Yes, we have many interesting roles that we would like passionate people to take on. Some of our current needs are in grant writing, editing, teaching, sales, marketing and many more.
In most cases, yes. We are a recognized nonprofit under [relevant law, e.g., 501(c)(3) in the U.S.], which means your donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. After you donate, we’ll send a confirmation email and an official donation receipt that you can use for your tax records. If you have specific questions about tax deductions in your country, we recommend consulting a tax advisor.
Yes, and we encourage it! Setting up a recurring donation allows you to have a lasting impact with manageable monthly or quarterly contributions. It also helps us better plan and maintain long-term projects. You can choose the frequency and amount, and you’ll receive regular updates showing how your ongoing support is making a difference.
We are committed to transparency and efficiency. The majority of every donation goes directly to funding our programs—such as providing school supplies, food, medical care, or shelter. A small portion is allocated to administration and operational costs to ensure effective delivery and oversight of services. We publish annual reports and financial statements to show exactly where your money goes.
Absolutely! Tribute donations are a beautiful way to honor a loved one’s memory or celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or holiday. During the donation process, you can select the option to make your gift in someone’s name and choose to send them a personalized e-card or printed acknowledgement.
We accept multiple secure payment options to make donating easy and accessible:
Credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.)
PayPal
Bank transfer (for larger or corporate donations)
Mobile payment apps (available in select regions)
Cryptocurrency (where supported)
If you prefer to donate by check or another method, contact our team for guidance.
Our charity supports a wide range of causes centered around human dignity and opportunity. These include children’s welfare, access to education, hunger relief, clean water, healthcare access, gender equality, and community development. Each project is carefully selected and designed to create measurable, long-lasting impact in the lives of the people we serve.
We use a data-driven and community-led approach. First, we assess regions based on need—looking at factors like poverty levels, education gaps, health statistics, and infrastructure challenges. Then, we work closely with local leaders and organizations to ensure that our programs are culturally appropriate and tailored to specific community priorities. We aim to empower—not impose—solutions.
We use both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the success of our programs. These include metrics like the number of children educated, meals served, clean water sources built, and long-term changes in health and literacy rates. In addition, we collect stories and testimonials from the people we serve. Our annual impact reports are publicly available and reviewed by external auditors to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Yes, collaboration is a key part of our strategy. We work with local nonprofits, global NGOs, government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and businesses to maximize our impact. These partnerships help us extend our reach, reduce costs, and deliver more comprehensive support to communities.
In some cases, yes! We offer limited opportunities for donors, volunteers, and partners to visit active project sites, especially in long-term or sponsor-supported programs. Visits are arranged under careful planning to respect community boundaries and ensure safety. If you’re interested, please contact us for eligibility and travel guidelines.