How it all began at IDEA Foundation
A perceived gap is what usually leads entrepreneurs, both social and corporate, to set up their own ventures. The story…
An organization that takes serving the poor seriously
It was my first trip to Pune and little did I realize it was going to be such a memorable…
How it began at Teach For India
In the 1980s, a young Tufts college graduate, Shaheen Mistri, who had been brought up abroad, relocated back to India,…
Educational Equality for every child in India
Teach for India’s model is simple. They believe that every child in India should be given the opportunity to attain…
Educating first-generation tribal children
by Shivi Verma On a rainy Friday morning, we decided to trek down to Bhivpuri, which is one train stop…
How it began – Mazi Sainik Shikshan Ani Swashthya Kalyan Sanstha (MSSASKS)
The dank, dilapidated looking school that houses Daffodil could pass for any unkempt building in a small village. But what…
Spreading the joy of reading among first-generation learners
In a world that is increasingly mourning the decline of the reading habit in children, a group of responsible, pragmatic,…
How it began at Basic Research Education and Development (BREAD) Society
BREAD Society is a voluntary organisation whose mission is to lay the foundation for a knowledge society in the next…
How it began at The Akanksha Foundation
Akanksha began in 1991 with a simple idea. There were thousands of slum children who needed and wanted to be…
Helping children fulfill their dreams
When I was going on a visit to an Akanksha school, I thought my visit would take me back to…
How it began at Ashadeep Association
by Paula Donoso The founding story of Ashadeep Association revolves very much around the life of one extraordinary lady, Dr….
Living up to its name, Ashadeep, brings children from darkness to light
by Paula Donoso The Mumbai-based Ashadeep Association is essentially the incredible result of its founder, Dr. Adelheid Hüffer’s initiative, dedication…
How it began at Isha Education
Jaggi Vasudev, commonly known as Sadhguru, is an Indian yogi, mystic, philanthropist and author of over 100 titles in 8…
Isha Vidhya’s education gives children a “passport” to a better life.
Visiting an Isha Vidhya school can be a fascinating experience. Seeing rural children juxtaposed against a modern classroom, is what…
Thanks to ACCESS, children are working at BPOs instead of construction sites
The next time you see an upcoming building in Bangalore, spare a thought for the families of the labourers who…
Emergency Blood Donor Bank, Ration Distribution, Birthday Project, Green India and more
by Yashika Sharma Started in 1999 as emergency blood phone help line, Sarthak Prayas now works for four majorcauses —creating…
Thanks to this after-school programme rural children are completing their education
Alishaba Ujagare, a school drop out from the town of Khapoli, completed her SSC with flying colours and is now…
How it began at Vidhayak Sansad
Vidhayak Sansad has its roots in Dahisar, a small village in Thane district approximately 70 kilometers north of Mumbai. It…
Empower through Education
We arrived at Powai’s Gopal Vihar school around 3pm – that’s a little before classes begin for Udaan India Foundation’s…
How it began at Udaan India Foundation
Mamta Rangan is the founder and chairperson of Udaan India Foundation. Her foray into the social sector started as a…
Fighting poverty by taking the reigns on development
I left home after my Sunday afternoon cup of tea and headed to Mumbai’s CST station, to catch yet another…
How it all began at Muktangan
Muktangan was founded in 2003 by the husband and wife team of Sunil and Elizabeth Mehta. An Educationist by profession,…
Muktangan is not just an NGO. It’s a way of teaching.
“My name is Sapo and I work in the button factory.” One day my boss came to me and asked,…
Terrible thing to waste a mind; and criminal to waste a bright mind
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” – Ben Carson (noted neurosurgeon) Foundation for Excellence…
Ananya Trust – How it all began
While Ananya Trust was officially set up in 1998, its roots can be traced back to the 80s, when Shashi…