Education

An education programme in nine cities across India is helping out-of-system children join mainstream schools. With interactive lessons and motivated teachers – this is how the students are learning every day.

Aditya Sharma talks about how he has been helping children from unprivileged backgrounds in Gurgaon, even though he is currently living in London.

Venkat and Vijaya Iyer, a retired couple living in Bangalore, have devoted their lives to the betterment of slum dwellers in their neighbourhood.

The Mukhyamantri Bal Bhavishya Suraksha Yojana is working for children from Maoist-struck districts by helping them get access to quality education and more.

Arun A.G. talks about 12 things he thinks should be included in the education curriculum for the development of full potential of students. Even if some of these might be a part of the syllabus in a few schools, they need more attention and the scope of the subjects needs to be expanded.

Members of the Village Child Protection Committee (VCPC) in Deulgaon Tad village of Maharashtra are raising their voices to uphold the basic rights of children. This is how.

A Gurgaon-based NGO is helping children of slum-dwellers, who are first generation readers and learners in their families, receive free education and training in basic life skills and personal hygiene.

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.