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𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗟𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The ILP Chennai team meeting, a three-day convening, brought together the team to collectively reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, and collaboratively shape the future of education and community impact.

The opening session set an inspiring tone as RAVI MANI, Board of Trustee at ILP, drew from his 25 years of experience to share heartfelt reflections

The ILP and UST initiative to transform Panchayat Libraries into vibrant learning centers was officially inaugurated on December 16, 2024, by Mrs. Chellamal Murugesan, Chairman of the Panchayat Union Kadayam, and Mr. B. Kannan, Block Development Officer, Kadayam.

This project involves the transformation of 10 panchayat libraries in the Kadayam block into child-friendly spaces, equipped with resources to support both children and youth. Alongside

Exposure visits are powerful tools for experiential learning, offering students with invaluable learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom. These visits help them gain a practical understanding of societal structures, inspire career aspirations, and instill a sense of civic responsibility.

As part of the program, students were taken on a trip to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, the Police Station, the MEO Office, and the Fire Station, where

For years, the Anganwadi Center in Bairawadgi, Karnataka operated from a rented building, limiting its ability to fully meet the needs of the community.

Recognizing this challenge, the issue of establishing a permanent building became a key focus during special Gram Sabhas on child rights held over the past three years.

During these discussions, both children and community members voiced their concerns, and formal requests were submitted to

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) skills are vital for students, enhancing their learning experiences and preparing them for future opportunities.

Recognizing this, the HCL Foundation has opened ICT skill centers at the Arumbakkam Police Boys and Girls Club and the Kanagi Nagar Club. These centers, managed by Don Bosco Anbu Illam (DBAI) NGO with ILP as the implementing partner, aim to benefit 32 students

When ILP and their partner NGO Ujwala began working with the Anganwadi Centers in Vijayapur, Karnataka, they faced several challenges. Attendance was low, with only 7-8 children regularly attending, and time management was a persistent issue. Additionally, there was a lack of community involvement, which made creating significant change difficult.

However, ILP and Ujwala were determined to make a difference. They started by providing Preschool Education training

In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in rural education, India Literacy Project (ILP) and Verizon India have launched the School Transformation Programme (STP), an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and resources in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka. The program, inaugurated on August 22, 2024, at the Government High School in Karambakkam, Chennai, is part of Verizon India’s Corporate

The recent ILP Partners meet in Varanasi brought together key stakeholders to enhance collaboration, share knowledge, and reaffirm a collective commitment to improving education in government schools across India.

The event included a blend of field trips, interactive sessions, and insightful presentations, offering a holistic view of the current educational landscape.

The ILP team visited government schools and Village Learning Centers (VLCs) across various districts, engaging with teachers,

Especially, as Indians, we are always surrounded by people speaking in various languages in school, at workplace and the community around.

It’s impossible for us Indians to just live by knowing/speaking one single language whole our life.

And the foundation for learning languages is laid in childhood. That’s when we see and absorb everything around us and learn at a rapid pace.

We at ILP work with Anganwadis to

𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

But wait, it’s not all doom and gloom. We can still make a difference!

We can’t erase the past, but we can stop making things worse.

Students, listen up! You’ve got the power to be ecowarriors.

𝗔𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: Don’t toss those old plastic bags yet! Reuse them until they fall apart.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴? Skip the free plastic bags. Own your own

Using everyday items like a CD, a balloon, and a bottle cap, students can build their own mini hovercraft.

It’s simple. Make a small hole in the cap, glue the cap to the center of the CD, inflate the balloon, and secure it over the cap.

The magic happens when you place this set up over a flat surface.

As air rushes out of the cap, it creates a