Education

Daniela Florentina Gheorghe a 30-year-old professional born in Romania, Eastern Europe has lived in India for almost five years now. She has worked for social good in five states including Rajasthan, Assam, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Marginalised communities in Tamil Nadu are getting the chance to build a better life for themselves, thanks to the NGO, Manithan, and its commitment to ensure empowerment through education.

Two years ago, Nitin Baswasker dropped out of school and was known for getting involved in street fights. Today, the 17-year-old has turned his life around and is an inspiration to those around him.

Three graduates of TISS' social entrepreneurship program are running classes for children from low-income communities and are working towards their social and emotional development.

Priya Krishnan Das recently visited Kalap, a small gram panchayat located 200 km from Dehradun in the Tons river valley. She was amazed to see how a once-forgotten village has been magically transformed – all thanks to Anand Sankar and Kalap Trust.

Anjali's determination to get a good education helped her overcome several obstacles. Today, she is studying hard to become a police officer so she can end domestic violence.

At an age when most teenagers are busy planning their lives, 17-year-old Muskaan Chhibber was running from pillar to post to get her NGO registered.

Shashank Shukla has been a fighter pilot, a corporate professional and an educator. Today, he is serving the country as a politician. His experience serves as an example for young people across India who are redefining service and traditional careers.

Fed up of getting toffees in lieu of exact change from shopkeepers? You may soon be able to donate those leftover coins for the education of girl children in rural India instead - thanks to this brilliant mobile app concept developed by schoolgirls.

Here are some points that school authorities and parents should keep in mind when it comes to the safety of children in schools.