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.
Nakshatragalu EP04 | Sangayya, Yadgir, Karnataka
Tune into Episode 04 of Nakshatragalu where Umashankar Periodi tells us about the awareness building efforts undertaken by Sangayya in the villages in and around Gaddalamari School in Surpur, Yadgir, Karnataka. He took efforts to mobilise the community and sensitised them to send their daughters to school. His effort and initiative resulted in better attendance of girls in the school.
Summer Camp 2022: Path Back to School
When schools reopened after 18 months of closure due to the pandemic, we organised summer camps for students to encourage rejoining school. Here’s a glimpse from Barmer, Rajasthan.
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.
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.
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..?
Naganahalli Shaale, Kalaburgi | Episode 2
Let’s hear how Naganahalli government school wins community’s heart, breathes life into their relationship and brings back community’s faith in public education system.
Naganahalli Shaale, Kalaburgi | Episode 3
Anything is possible when we work together towards a common goal. Let’s hear how Naganahalli government school teachers worked collectively to bring back the school’s vibrancy and discovered new relationships on the way
Gaddadanarayana Thanda Shaale, Yadgir | Episode 1
Let's hear how Kashibai brings education to a community, which had no such imagination…
