IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD
Akshara has always believed in the power of strong engagement with the community way before it became fashionable and enshrined in the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020). And it was this power that we put to test in the 22-week period between May 1, 2021 and September 18, 2021. Akshara’s Education Volunteers and Gram Panchayat […]
VACCINATION ACCEPTANCE, UPTAKE AND HESITANCY – COMMUNITY VOICES FROM URBAN MAHARASHTRA (MUMBAI & PUNE)
Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, efforts across the globe have been focused on developing a vaccine to combat the spread of the disease. In India, vaccination was made available in mid-January this year and over the past months has been made available in a phase-wise manner to different sections of the population. […]
Heroes of Covid era in Uttrakhand
Heroes- born to inspire common man like us. The shine of gem can’t hide for long as the qualities it behold comes out one day or the other. One such gem, one such hero whose story shouldn’t hide from us and who doesn’t like to beat his own trumpet, as action speaks louder than words […]
Seeds of Prosperity
A small business or micro-enterprise can pave the way to a comfortable living, more so when regular or well-paid jobs are in short supply. This is especially true for individuals and families living below the poverty line. A vegetable cart, a roadside kiosk selling household items, a small home-based tailoring business, or a street food […]
LetsEndorse: On a mission to create 10,000 MSMEs in India
The MSME sector is called the growth engine of India owing to its huge contribution to the Indian economy. However, the sector faces multiple challenges like lack of access to finances and lack of technical know-how. Mission Swavalamban by LetsEndorse is actively working to solve these problems and fuel the growth of such MSMEs. When […]
Counselling seminar organized by Evolve for the village girls during Covid 19
Evolve Foundation as a society is working with a holistic approach. It is working towards creating smart, sustainable villages. Women are an important section of our society and play a dominant role in the life & growth of a child. Empowering women & girls is the key to social transformation. Keeping this in mind, Evolve […]
Parents Are Partners in Education
For almost a year, schools across the country have been shut, in lieu of the global pandemic, Covid-19. Though modern technology has provided opportunities to ensure continuity of learning, there is no denying that students are missing out, academically, as most of the learning happens inside the classroom. Without the disciplined structure of an academic […]
Government and COVID-19: A glimpse into curbing coronavirus outbreak
Written by Ambalika Khanna, CMGAA Panipat With the Covid on the rise, a hasty nationwide lockdown was enforced as a measure to suppress the spread of this novel virus. This resulted in chaos across the country. There was not one single person whose life had not been affected by the virus. Of course, the […]
Young Steven Wants to be a Lawyer, and with Help He Can
In Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar area, lies the BBMP Boys High School in Tasker Town. One can’t help but be impressed by the cleanliness maintained at the school and the cooperative attitude of the school staff. Among the Class 8 boys is Steven H, originally from Yadgir district – the ‘Dal Bowl’ of Karnataka. This young man came to Bengaluru three years ago and […]
Creating school-parent connections for foundational learning using technology
In recent years, early childhood care and education has started to draw a lot of attention especially with those coming from relatively higher economic classes. NEP 2020 echoes the basic understanding that 85% of childrens’ brain development happens by the age of 8. Individuals and school systems are increasingly starting to see the value in […]
