Vignettes, diaries, videos, conversations: every entry in this section brings you up-close with us and our work
Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Community Learning Centre (CLC), Kodegaon Rayat
The CLC, in a remote village in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari block, is a bright example of a community initiative for other villages across the country
Junoon: Journey of an Associate
A tale of living and learning by Sruthi P K, who worked an associate in Kurud Block, Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh.
Vaccination Drive in Mori: An Uphill Climb
Our work in supporting the Covid vaccination programme in India, especially in the relatively remote and backward districts where we are present, were fraught with challenges. Here’s an untold story from those times.
A Doctor’s Experience: COVID-19 Stories from Rajasthan
A part of the ‘Chronicling Covid-19 in India’ series
The Journalists’ Experience: COVID-19 stories from Rajasthan
In this story, we pay tribute to all those fearless journalists and the people working at the crematorium, across the country.
Nakshatragalu: Stories of Exceptional Government School Teachers | Satyanarayan, Sirohi
Azim Premji University’s podcast Nakshatragalu is a compilation of stories of resilience, dedication and compassion of teachers who have gone the extra mile for their students.
Chronicling COVID-19 in India | The Story of Kalaburagi
This is the first of the photo stories from the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka: The humanitarian crisis, the devastation caused, and the herculean response.
Gram Sabha ki Kahani
An inspiring collection of narratives from rural Jharkhand. This series underscores the importance of strong local democratic institutions such as the panchayat.
A Book Fair in the Mountains | Almora
How a potli (bundle) of books blossomed into a grand book fair
Towards Freedom: Our Associate’s Journey
An Associate writes about her year of immense learning
Good Schools: Government Primary School, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh
In this video, we focus on what makes the Government Primary School in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, a truly inclusive and inspiring learning space.
Naganahalli Shaale, Kalaburgi | Episode 1
Let’s hear how a newly appointed head teacher revives Naganahalli government school with the help of an unique government workshop..?
