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OUR ENTREPRENEUR PARTNERS
The long term engagement of our alumni with the movement is quintessential to our cause. We work very closely with the entrepreneurs during the incubation year but once they join the Alumni movement, we are more focused on providing need based support enabling connections and collaborations in our community.
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23
AREA OF FOCUS
Project based learning into curriculum especially Language and Maths
ABOUT
Stanzin started rZamba to empower communities and public schools, co-creating and sustaining educational initiatives to ensure better life chances for children in Kargil. They continue their intensive engagement throughout the rough abrogation of article 370 in the erstwhile J&K with communities and schools forging collaborations with Village educational committees, the Department of School Education, and LAHDC. It aims to develop itself as an ever-evolving space for constructive social change, especially for Ladakh and its people.
Kargil and Leh, Ladakh
rZamba
Saldon Stanzin
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics integrated with gender free learning
ABOUT
Niwas's experience of interaction with the gendered school system, transgender communities, and the norms pushed by the community as per their binary gender identity pushed them to start Anantmool. They work towards enabling the local youth to shift the stereotypical mindset towards gender in the community and become leaders in transforming the public school system into a gender-free holistic learning concept.
Jamui, Bihar
Anantmool Foundation
Niwas Kumal
AREA OF FOCUS
Experiential Education, Libraries, SEL
ABOUT
Born to a manual scavenger, Pranali faced the harsh realities of child labor and societal discrimination. Starting her career as a Research Officer at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Pranali delved deep into Maharashtra’s educational landscapes for UNICEF. Pranali started OVEE to create a lasting impact on her community by fostering education that is both joyful and experiential.
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
OVEE Trust
Pranali Jadhav
AREA OF FOCUS
Disability, Inclusion
ABOUT
A psychologist with 15+ years of experience bought 10 acres of land to build the Sristi Village Foundation for people with neurodiverse needs, to provide them with nutritious food, shelter, and a loving and supportive environment conducive to learning. Through Sristi, he aims to foster an entire spectrum of learning and growing opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Sristi Foundation
Karthikeyan Ganesan
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics, Libraries
ABOUT
Prashant is a former technology professional whose career kicked off with tech giants like IBM and Sunlife, but his journey took a remarkable turn as he set out to understand the lives of Tribal, Pastoral Nomad, and Traditional forest-dwelling communities in Uttarakhand. He co-founded the Samanta Foundation in 2019. The organization is focused on contextual learning solutions/teaching materials, library development, and building local youth as changemakers and leaders.
Haridwar & Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Samanta Foundation
Prashant Anand
AREA OF FOCUS
Girl Education and Empowerment
ABOUT
As a Graduate of Banaras Hindu University, Swati embarked on a distinguished career as a freelance journalist. Her contributions to Indian Express and as Hindi editor for Feminism In India, where she served for eight years, established her as a prominent voice in gender journalism. A feminist at heart, through Muheem, Swati is working on Dalit rights, education, health, women's rights, and leadership development in 15 villages in Varanasi.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
MUHEEM
Swati Singh
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics
ABOUT
In the world of civil engineering, where blueprints and building codes reign supreme, Ashadul's journey took a refreshingly unorthodox turn. He started this organization in a politically conflicted geography to empower rural communities in Kokrajhar by streamlining education and sustainable livelihood for them. They mobilize youth from the village to teach lower Primary students who have dropped out and enroll them back into schools.
Kokrajhar, Assam
Altruism Society Honour Assistance
Ashadul Akand
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
Pooja leads the CSR Project at Mapro and started Panchvktra as a project under it to work towards bringing a change in the education system to empower children to take control of their lives in Satara. They engage women in the community and Youth towards enabling a child's learning outcomes.
Panchvktra Foundation
Pooja Pangare
Satara, Maharashtra
20
22
AREA OF FOCUS
Education through Sports
ABOUT
Ashok has launched a Football based Fellowship within his own community, aiming to harness the power of football and a network of young leaders to foster life skills and enhance educational outcomes for children from underprivileged backgrounds. Throughout the two-year Fellowship, participants teach football to children in schools and school dropouts, using it as a medium to deliver life skills sessions based on the WHO curriculum. This initiative seeks to encourage school retention and facilitate the reintegration of dropouts into the education system.
Mumbai, Maharashtra & Yadgir, Karnataka
OSCAR Foundation
Ashok Rathod
AREA OF FOCUS
Language Education
ABOUT
Nikhil aims to address strong discriminatory beliefs regarding the innate learning abilities of children from underserved communities in Sonbhadra, particularly among Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi groups. Through a two-year Fellowship model, he will establish schools as effective learning and discourse centers. By cultivating a community of reflective practitioners (Fellows), the initiative focuses on honoring the dignity of these children, embracing home languages, and implementing effective pedagogies. In the long term, these leaders will form Upkram’s second line of leadership, scaling their impact across the district and advocating for contextual policy changes at the state level.
Chopan & Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Upkram Educational Foundation
Nikhil Shetty
AREA OF FOCUS
Education through Music
ABOUT
As a former Manzil Mystics student, Anurag is dedicated to enhancing the usability and accessibility of music in education. He is currently running the Learning Through Music (LTM) Fellowship, a full-time, two-year initiative designed for musicians aged 18 to 25 from lower to middle-income backgrounds to improve their employability skills. Ultimately, the Fellowship aims to equip participants to pursue music as a viable and sustainable career while transforming lives by promoting access to music as a catalyst for creativity, learning, and social change in low-income communities and schools.
Delhi NCR
Manzil Mystics
Anurag Hoon
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics, Life skills, SEL
ABOUT
Pawan is from Nagda and previously participated in TFIx’s Alumni Entrepreneurs' Fellowship, which deepened his commitment to community transformation. He returned to Nagda to launch his own Fellowship focused on education, aimed at developing local leaders and fostering connections among youth. In the first two years, his Fellows teach full-time and engage community stakeholders to create joyful learning environments that enhance children's outcomes and well-being. In the third year, they collaborate with school teachers and leaders to achieve whole-school transformation, building a sustainable network of youth leaders and driving systemic change at the cluster level.
Ujjain and Nagda,
Madhya Pradesh
Mera Gaon Meri Duniya
Pawan Panchal
AREA OF FOCUS
Civic Education
ABOUT
With nearly 50% of the district's population from Dalit and Adivasi communities, children face severe marginalization. Vishnu's two-year Fellowship model works with these children and develops self-awareness, constitutional values, life skills, and leadership capacities in them. By teaching civic education and creating supportive spaces, the Fellowship empowers children to become active, responsible citizens. This initiative aims to build justice, equality, and fraternity at the grassroots level, fostering societal change.
Harda and Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Synergy Sansthan
Vishnu Prasad Jaiswal
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education through Sports and Physical Fitness
ABOUT
Vijay is working to improve children's life skills, values, cognitive functioning, and health by integrating education through sports into the curriculum. He is running a sports-based Fellowship where participants engage with communities, equipped with age-appropriate sports equipment, to conduct sessions with children. Assessment tools are utilized to gauge the children's learning capabilities and physical fitness progress. In the long run, Vijay plans to expand the model to other schools and communities to develop grassroots leaders.
Delhi NCR
CHAK DE
Vijay Sharma
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics, Life skills, Vocational Training, SEL
ABOUT
Raman is dedicated to empowering Youth Teacher Leaders (YTLs) from underserved communities to support 40-45 out-of-school children (OoSC) and guide them toward lifelong learning. His goal is to create a ripple effect, impacting communities nationwide by training thousands of YTLs to ensure children have sustainable learning pathways and support, no matter their location. LIFI envisions a future where no child is out of school in the country.
Delhi, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh
Learning Initiatives for India
Raman Bahl
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics
ABOUT
Jitendra envisions empowering and creating a self-sustainable society through education and socio-economic development projects in a state with the fourth-lowest literacy rate and nine of India’s 26 backward districts through the two-year YU (वायु) Fellowship. His Fellows will be local educational leaders who will teach children from these under-resourced communities in community facility centers developed by PANS. They will utilize innovative learning techniques to bridge the learning gaps exacerbated by school closures during the pandemic.
Ramsar Palawala, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Peoples Awareness Network Society
Jitendra Bhati
20
21
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics with Teacher Training
ABOUT
Astha co-founded the Asaadharan Foundation in 2019, which develops accelerated learning programs in Surat’s two biggest urban slums. A lawyer by profession, she extensively worked with children before she realized that she wanted to change their life outcomes.
Asaadharan Foundation
Aastha Kanodia
Surat, Gujarat
AREA OF FOCUS
Education through Soccer
ABOUT
Abhijeet has closely observed how slum youth had to struggle for the same opportunities that he took for granted. His father started Slum Soccer in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with the simple idea that Football promotes participation, inclusion, and unity and enables individuals to experience teamwork. Abhijeet continues his father’s legacy through Slum Soccer, which has reached thousands of children.
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Slum Soccer
Abhijeet Barse
AREA OF FOCUS
Education and Agriculture
ABOUT
When Ashita noticed that Paschim Gaon, a small village in Uttar Pradesh, was struggling with open defecation, gender inequality, low farming income, and a high dropout rate in education, she wanted to make a change. She founded The Good Harvest School in 2016, an agri-based primary school for girls. The curriculum is designed for children to learn regular subjects and extensive lessons on sustainable agriculture.
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
The Good Harvest School
Ashita Nath
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
For over 13 years, Chandan has been dedicated to mobilizing youth energy. He founded Pratigya, a social enterprise based in Jharkhand, focusing on grassroots initiatives in education, child care, and child protection. Pratigya is also renowned for pioneering the state’s first life skills program, engaging children in Social and Ethical Learning, Financial Education, and Legal Education.
Ranchi, Khunti, Dhanbad - Jharkhand
Pratigya
Chandan Singh
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics through joyful and activity-based learning
ABOUT
Dadasaheb is originally a farmer. After five years of working in the corporate sector and various non-profits, he started Gram Urja. After participating in a rural immersion program for three years where he stayed in a village, he decided that he wanted education to help create community leaders. Gram Urja works towards empowering rural masses through interventions in education and livelihoods in Osmanabad, Latur, and Beed.
Beed, Osmanabad - Maharashtra
GramUrja Foundation
Dadasaheb Gaikwad
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics
ABOUT
Farooq has always had a special interest in understanding how conflict, fear, and political unrest affect the everyday lives of Kashmir’s people. ELICIT, a group of educational institutions, endeavors to tap into the tremendously gifted children of Kashmir. By changing the way education is perceived in the Pulwama Valley, he is developing the area through programs that inculcate the values of persistence and transformation for children and youth replacing violence.
Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir
ELICIT Foundation
Mohammad Farooq Fazli
AREA OF FOCUS
Quality Education
ABOUT
Nikita has been a journalist, lecturer, and Social Worker. After 3 years at Save The Children India and Sahas Sports Foundation, she started Masoom, an organization focused on providing night school students with skills to unlock their full potential and find job opportunities. Masoom currently works with 85 schools based in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nagpur, with more than 20,000 students.
Maharashtra and Gujarat
Masoom
Nikita Ketkar
AREA OF FOCUS
Computer Education
ABOUT
Rinsa is a social worker by degree and an educator by passion. For the past 11 years, she has worked with children from diverse backgrounds. In 2021, she founded the nonprofit Tinker Qubits to tackle the disproportionate school dropout rates among underprivileged girls in Mumbai. Their programs focus on empowering children with digital skills through computer programming and physical computing.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tinker Qubits
Rinsa Perapadan
AREA OF FOCUS
Computer Education
ABOUT
Santosh hails from the small village of Mandwa, Maharashtra. Recognizing the gap between rural and urban education, he felt compelled to bridge the divide. He founded the Thinksharp Foundation, which provides modern learning tools to financially disadvantaged children in rural Maharashtra. The foundation creates safe learning spaces by offering books, games, and computers to students aged 10 to 20.
Pune, Karjat, Aurangabad, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
ThinkSharp Foundation
Santosh Phad
AREA OF FOCUS
Life skill Education & skill development
ABOUT
Souvik conceived the idea of People for Change in 2010, a social enterprise based on the belief that the schooling system should have formal and structured spaces for adolescents to understand themselves and the world around them. In Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, they run multiple initiatives, including bringing learning to rural doorsteps.
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
People for Change
Souvik Saha
20
20
AREA OF FOCUS
At-risk children, dropout and out of school children, and local youth
ABOUT
Sakshi Srivastava's Anubhuti Foundation aims to significantly reduce school dropouts through an integrated, community-driven curriculum. Leveraging her diverse experiences with organizations such as Goonj, the Gandhi Fellowship, and the Chief Minister's Good Governance Program, she excels in creating comprehensive educational interventions.
Faridabad, Mewat (Nuh), Guruguram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Anubhuti Samiti
Sakshi Srivastava
AREA OF FOCUS
Academics through peer learning
ABOUT
Samyak’s personal experiences in peer mentorship have given him a fresh perspective on educational inequity in India. As the founder of the first organization in India focused on delivering a contemporarily relevant syllabus through collaborative peer learning, 'Involve Learning Solutions' is creating a revolutionary learning ecosystem. By empowering students within the community to act as educators, they employ a unique Fellowship model that fosters values such as agency and responsibility. This experience-based leadership approach benefits everyone involved, providing valuable life skills, personalized education, and exposure through Involve’s support systems and resources.
Chennai and Bangalore
Involve Learning Solutions
Samyak Jain
AREA OF FOCUS
Children & youth affected and infected with HIV
ABOUT
Michael firmly believes in the transformative power of education to build leadership and create enabling spaces. At the Sneha Charitable Trust (SCT), his work specifically focuses on children with HIV infections. Their Fellowship program designed to support these children in completing their schooling, addressing challenges related to stigma, specialized healthcare needs, economic hardships, psycho-social support, vocational training, and life skills education.
Karnataka
Sneha Charitable Trust
Michael Babu Raj
AREA OF FOCUS
Maths, Science, and Life Skills
ABOUT
Venkatesan’s personal experiences with vernacular schooling in a small town made him recognize the revolutionary power of education. Through Vidya Poshak, he strives to support young, meritorious students who are limited only by a systemic lack of resources. Vidya Poshak is almost entirely community-driven, with contributions from donors, resource persons, and student volunteers. By providing financial aid, guidance, skill training, and educational resources, Vidya Poshak empowers youth to become future change-makers and leaders.
Dharwad, Karnataka
Vidya Poshak
Venkatesan N
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
The organization ‘Gramothhan’ focuses on both education and ecology, creating learning spaces that promote sustainable local livelihoods. Pratap believes in the power of empathetic education and the potential for teachers to be agents of social change. This transformation is set to be implemented by Fellows and Students within these communities. With over five years of experience in the development and skill development sectors, Pratap has dedicated his life to meaningful service to others.
Sonepur, Orissa
Gramothhan
Pratap Kumar Pradhan
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
With a cognitive science and psychology specialization, Ganesh Birajdar approaches holistic education from a uniquely informed perspective. Its rigorous data-driven approach makes ‘Learning Companions’ incredibly adaptive in education. Their Fellowship program is working to create education leaders who would work towards creating effective, engaging, and inclusive learning spaces for children from marginalized communities. Their mission is to transform the education landscape of Nagpur and nearby districts in the next 10 years by creating about 300 education leaders and helping about 20,000 children to become self-aware, independent learners.
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Learning Companions
Ganesh Birajdar
AREA OF FOCUS
Child-Centered, Whole Language approach, Tribal districts of Odisha
ABOUT
Vidhya’s unique understanding of the systemic and multi-layered exploitation of the poor inspired her to create 'Agragamee.' Focusing on both economic development and social mobilization, Agragamee operates across the most underserved areas of Odisha. With accolades including the Jamnalal Bajaj Award and the Odisha Legends Award, Agragamee has made a significant impact in the education sector.
Rural Orissa
Agragamee
Vidhya Das
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
Vaishnav’s personal experiences with the education gap motivated her to break the cycle of low confidence and poor-quality education. With this goal in mind, 'Bhumi' aims to transform schools into holistic learning environments. Their Fellowship program allows Fellows to introduce innovative teaching methods and create a forum for idea exchange and validation. Ultimately, Bhumi seeks to develop education leaders and establish a self-sustaining system of change.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bhumi
Vaishnavi Srinivasan
AREA OF FOCUS
Prevention of Crime, Education, Gender
ABOUT
Tabish’s work with underprivileged children from diverse backgrounds revealed to him the transformative power of education. Believing that past actions should not define one's future, he established 'Project Second Chance.' As a part of Turn Your Concern Into Action (TYCIA), this project focuses on educating the incarcerated. Through their Fellowship model, they build capabilities and life skills, preparing individuals for reintegration into society.
Delhi NCR, Dehradun Jail, Uttarakhand
Project Second Chance - TYCIA Foundation
Tabish Bilal
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic Education
ABOUT
Summaiya has firsthand experience with the constraints of being a woman in a conservative society. Frustrated by socially constructed gender roles, she was inspired to revolutionize the system from within. She co-founded Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti, a social enterprise with a dual generational focus, working with both children and their mothers. With a Master's degree in Social Work and over ten years of experience in women's empowerment, Summaiya brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of these issues. Through various programs that develop IT capabilities, vocational skills, and corporate skills, she empowers women to become leaders in their commnities.
New Delhi
Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti
Summaiya Afreen
AREA OF FOCUS
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Holistic Education
ABOUT
Dr. Kamlesh Atwal firmly believes that social equity is intrinsically linked to education. His school, 'Nanakmatta,' focuses on teaching both academics and life skills. At Nanakmatta, traditional rote learning is replaced by a meaningful understanding of the subject matter. To achieve this vision, they are running a Fellowship program. With a diverse student body, Dr. Atwal strives to create an inclusive learning environment that is sensitive to minorities.
Uttarakhand
Nanakmatta Public School
Kamlesh Atwal
20
19
AREA OF FOCUS
Whole School Transformation
ABOUT
Recognizing the challenges of pursuing quality education in conflict zones, Manthanmi Hungyo founded the Recognize Rise And Empower Association (RREA). This organization is dedicated to the sustainable development of women in border areas of North Eastern India. Their efforts span education, livelihoods, sports, and health. Committed to collective responsibility, RREA aims to create an equitable society where justice, peace, and equity thrive
Imphal, Manipur
Recognize Rise And
Empower Association
Mathanmi Hungyo
AREA OF FOCUS
Whole School Transformation,
STEM for Girls
ABOUT
Neeladri’s personal experiences with rural education in the Northeast motivated him to ensure that every child in the remotest parts of the country has access to quality education. He established the Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development to create these opportunities. Their two-year Fellowship program includes interventions such as an integrated curriculum and a differentiated teaching approach, while also prioritizing child-centric agenda-setting through community engagement. Ultimately, by addressing the underlying structures, policies, and beliefs, they aim to reshape the quality of education accessible to these communities.
Guwahati, Assam
Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NEAID)
Neeladri Bora
AREA OF FOCUS
Sustainable community development through excellent education
ABOUT
The complex conflict in Jammu and Kashmir has severely impacted its education system, leaving the youngest members of society most vulnerable. To alleviate their suffering and provide a pathway out of poverty and violence, Irfan Shahmiri founded CHINAR International. This organization enhances its educational interventions with international support from volunteers, focusing on youth development and monitoring child progress.
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
CHINAR International
Irfan Shahmiri
AREA OF FOCUS
Rural development by empowering communities
ABOUT
Tejaram recognized the significance of sustainable development in education, particularly in rural areas. Through his work with Manthan Sansthan, he addresses basic needs by implementing small, practical initiatives linked to global development knowledge. Their focus encompasses tribal communities, women, small farmers, and children and youth. The Fellowship also offers university students opportunities to support this educational process while learning about Rajasthan's culture and traditions.
Kotri Village, Rajasthan
Manthan Kotri
Tejaram Mali
AREA OF FOCUS
Enabling children with developmental disabilities, Promoting inclusive education
ABOUT
Sajida believes that when every child with disabilities is included in society, they have a better chance of reaching their full potential. Her organization, Ummed, creates safe and inclusive spaces by collaborating with parents, teachers, and other key stakeholders. Their immersive two-year Fellowship aims to build a network of Inclusion Champions, providing participants with a unique opportunity to understand the challenges of fostering inclusivity within mainstream education
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ummeed
Sajida Vadgama
20
18
AREA OF FOCUS
Environmental Education
ABOUT
Ajay Kumar is dedicated to fostering community change at the individual level. Through his organization, Teach For Green, he promotes the values of sustainable co-existence. They use a Do-It-Yourself approach to green energy, waste management, water conservation, and other sustainable practices to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and an environmentally conscious society. Under their Fellowship model, students become eco-leaders who spread environmental awareness in their communities and advocate for indigenous sustainable solutions.
Palamu, Jharkhand
Teach For Green
Ajay Kumar
AREA OF FOCUS
STEM Education
ABOUT
Henna founded Universe Simplified (USF) to sustain children's curiosity and interest in STEM fields. USF uses an interdisciplinary approach based on real-world challenges to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children. Their Fellowship program not only implements a STEM-based curriculum but also engages the broader community of parents and teachers. Ultimately, they aim to create a world where children can apply science and technology to address real-world challenges
Thane, Maharashtra
Universe Simplified Foundation
Henna Khan
AREA OF FOCUS
Children in government schools learn well and also get equipped with skills to become responsible citizens
ABOUT
Meghna’s extensive teaching experience revealed to her that most children find classroom learning unengaging. Determined to change this, she set out to create meaningful and exciting classroom environments. Her organization’s Beacon Educator Fellowship collaborates directly with government school teachers to help them adopt practices that encourage children to discover and express themselves. Through her organization, Foster and Forge, she aims to build a sustainable learning community by engaging with schools, parents, community leaders, and the children themselves.
All districts of Uttar Pradesh
Foster & Forge Foundation
Meghna Chawla
AREA OF FOCUS
Science, Technology & Innovation
ABOUT
Rahul and Ridhi Aggarwal sought to bridge the gap between real-world development and education. Their ambitious after-school project, Swatantra Talim, promotes hands-on learning where students are encouraged to question and innovate at their learning centers, guided by a Fellow. They believe that children are the key innovators in driving social change.
Malsarai, Ramdwari, Bijnor
Uttar Pradesh
Swatantra Talim
Rahul Aggarwal
AREA OF FOCUS
Overall development of children
ABOUT
Subhankar believes that empowering community members is essential for fostering systemic change. His organization is committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, receive an education that empowers them to become change-makers in their communities. Through a two-year Fellowship, graduates from the community serve as educators, contributing to overall development in a variety of roles.
Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra
The Unify Collective
Subhankar Paul
AREA OF FOCUS
Preparation for Navodaya Exams
ABOUT
Surrender noticed the growing apathy among his peers regarding the education crisis in India and decided to make a difference. His organization, Self Reliant India, aims to bridge gaps across barriers such as race and socio-economic status. They believe in delivering quality education through community participation and ownership. The Fellowship program also prepares children for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and other entrance examinations.
Rewari, and Jhajjar, Haryana
Self-Reliant India
Surender Yadav
AREA OF FOCUS
Holistic development of children from waste-picker communities
ABOUT
Vardhishnu’s initiative, Anandghar (A Home of Happiness), creates a supportive learning ecosystem for street children, particularly child waste-pickers and child laborers. Fellows work within Community Learning Centres, serving as a bridge between the children, their parents, and the schools. The focus is on fostering small, positive behavioral and emotional changes through education, ultimately helping these children transition smoothly into mainstream schools.
Jalgaon, Chopda & Amalner, Maharashtra
Vardhishnu Social
Research and Development
Adwait Dandwate
20
17
AREA OF FOCUS
Career exploration and leadership development for young people
ABOUT
Divakar established Alohomora to help students find and pursue careers they’re passionate about. With a focus on ensuring that they’re equipped with the knowledge and opportunities best aligned with their interests and aptitudes, Alohomora works to unlock each child’s innate potential. Fellows of this program consist of community youth presently pursuing their graduation from similarly underserved communities. Essentially, building the leaders of tomorrow throughout the classroom.
Gurgaon, Haryana
Alohomora Education Foundation
Divakar Sankla
AREA OF FOCUS
Early Childhood Holistic Education through Activity-based Learning
Development of Young girls as Leaders through 21st century skills
ABOUT
Happy Horizons Trust was founded by the husband-wife duo Kshitiz Anand and Vatsala to address the literacy challenges in Bihar. By uniquely applying design thinking and storytelling in education, they aim to develop critical thinking skills among students. Their Fellows, primarily high school girls, not only gain relevant skills but also help transform mindsets within their communities. By challenging traditional gender roles, the Trust provides girls with access to diverse career opportunities, fostering their growth and development.
Saharsa and Darbhanga, Bihar
Happy Horizons Trust
Kshitiz Anand
AREA OF FOCUS
Community Engagement, Systemic transformation in education at the block level with a key focus on integrated pedagogy, SEL, 21st-Century Life Skills, Developing Regional Leadership
ABOUT
Vivek understood that genuine change requires building relationships with the community alongside providing education. To achieve this, he founded Kshamatalya, an organization dedicated to working with rural, tribal, and semi-urban communities. They employ an immersive, action-oriented approach, with a fellowship model that enables young people to gain experience and discover new aspects of themselves while supporting children in creating their own learning spaces. Ultimately, Kshamatalya aims to reimagine and develop holistic learning environments.
Kotra, Rajasthan and Bihar
Kshamatalya Foundation
Vivek Kumar
AREA OF FOCUS
Science & Math experiential learning with a special focus on girls and underserved communities
ABOUT
Sandhya Gupta recognized science and mathematics as essential tools for understanding and shaping the world. To cultivate a similar passion in others, she founded Aavishkaar, a hands-on experiential program in mathematics and science for underprivileged children. Their unique and innovative modules actively engage students with the subject matter. Additionally, Aavishkaar emphasizes teacher training, focusing on facilitating discussions, creating lesson plans, and collaboratively exploring solutions with students.
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Aavishkaar
Sandhya Gupta
AREA OF FOCUS
Science and Maths Experiential learning
ABOUT
Vinayak believes in the transformative power of cultivating social leaders within the education system. His organization, Vidyoday Muktangan Pariwar, is dedicated to implementing a replicable and scalable education model across schools in India. Their community centers serve as hubs for experimentation, utilizing problem-based learning systems that encourage the development of innovative curricula.
Rural Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Vidyoday Muktangan Pariwar Foundation
Vinayak Mali
AREA OF FOCUS
Women's Education and Leadership
ABOUT
Ravi recognized the need for capacity building in children from marginalized sections of society. To achieve this, his organization enlists local youth as edu-leaders, providing high-quality education to children at a much lower cost. This approach not only benefits the children but also serves as a stepping stone for these youths, helping them build their capabilities to pursue their aspirations, attain higher education, or become mainstream education professionals.
Gaya, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Jamui, Begusarai, Bihar
i-Saksham Education & Learning Foundation
Ravi Dhanuka
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