What is NGO

I am building awareness about NGO. My initial plan of action is to formulate the basis for an organisation. I came across this link during my search http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-governmental_organization.

I expect to get some help and feedback from people who have worked with NGO or are currently associated.

Idea about the project

The difference in approach is to seek students who need help rather than they looking for us. This would involve different kind of work. Form local support groups who will devote some time to interact with the local government schools and get ground facts about the kind of help that the institution and its students need to continue education. These issues can be tackled through local corporate sponsorship and funds collected through a registered NGO.

Invite volunteers at local level

How about inviting volunteers to do a field survey at some sample locations in India.
The survey could include visit to local schools and meet faculty and find out the number of drop-outs every year, the reason behind dropping-out. We could understand the pattern and also single out the major factors.
The schools included need to be just government schools because I feel that students to private schools would not be requiring outside intervention, counselling or help to a big extent.

An appeal for ideas and discussion

Education helps a nation grow. I would like an online discussion started on how to contribute to the society and ensure education till secondary levels for each individual.
Last few years saw initiatives from the state & central govt for getting primary education to all citizens.
However, what I feel is the pressing need for each student to get educated at least till School Completion (Std X). Due to lack of finances, a lot of students drop out of school every year. There are scholarships for higher education and aid for students belonging to certain faith/region/caste. But everyone is still not catered.
Please use this forum to come forward and discuss how the educated and well heeled Indian can help build a fundamentally strong India.