Mother is the best teacher
A child’s first teacher is the mother
While India Literacy Project (ILP) is on a mission to be a catalyst for 100% literacy in India, ILP works hand-in-hand with Anganwadi teachers to educate a mother first across various Indian states.
Anganwadi teachers carry out a quick survey of mothers and children yearly once and provide health and nutrition education, and counseling on breastfeeding practices to mothers.
Anganwadi teachers also
Making learning fun
If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn…
India Literacy Project collaborates with Vidya Saathis at village learning centers across various states of India – Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, Karnataka, Bihar etc.
To teach reading, writing and numeracy in interesting ways that help strengthen the foundational learning capabilities at an early age to build a strong learning foundation
Magic of science
Science, it’s like magic, and ILP’s Multi-Dimensional Learning Space (MDLS) ensures the magic is real
The picture shows how science can be practical and fun for school children across various government schools in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. Here are just a few experiments that are part of the science kit:
- Simple electrical circuit with switch
- Simple electrical circuit with short circuit
- Foldscope
- Electrolysis of water
- Heating effect
Expanding Horizons : Hyderabad Chapter
Expanding Horizons : Hyderabad Chapter
By Suyash Nigam
In this quarter’s edition of nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons we are going to talk about our existing and new projects in the Hyderabad chapter.
The primary focus of the chapter was in these key projects:
- Anganwadis: Anganwadis are preschool Government programs which cater
ILP & Rural Education: Outreach in Tribal Areas of Odisha
ILP & Rural Education: Outreach in Tribal Areas of Odisha
By Suyash Nigam
ILP along with its partner organizations in Odisha have been undertaking various programmes and initiatives to uplift the socio-economic conditions of previously unreached communities.
Outreach in Kalipoi, Jhargadiasahi, Jagannathpur and Kukupangi
Kalipoi, Jhargadiasahi, Jagannathpur and Kukupangi are underdeveloped villages located in hills and forests. The inhabitants of these villages are mostly engaged in farming, fishing or
Nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons
Nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons
By Suyash Nigam
In this Newsletter we are starting a new series that presents projects we are embarking on whilst ensuring the success of our existing projects in each of the geographies we serve in. In the first of this series we draw attention to our efforts in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
ILP spent the better half of last year strengthening its existing
Village Learning Centers and Vidya Saathis: To Improve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
Village Learning Centers and Vidya Saathis
By Subhash Pochareddy
Many research studies published before COVID-19 show that a significant percentage of children studying in Government schools do not have grade appropriate skills and competencies. With limited support from parents to supplement children’s learning at home, teachers are the primary source of guidance. As a result, it is imperative to find alternative solutions
2021 : Year in Review
2021: Year in Review By Sumita Jayaraman
The light at the end of the tunnel…..
It’s been a long chaotic year but we seem to be emerging from it at last. ILP, along with our partners, navigated all the ups and downs, continuously adapting to deal with the challenges. Now it is time
ILP Virtual Dinner , Sep 26 2021
Join us for “An Evening for Education” on Sunday, Sep 26, 2021 4PM PT, online.
Covid Heroes
By Suchitra Rao
The second wave of COVID brought about such a strain on the health infrastructure of the country, that it was up to the community and individuals to search and find life-saving medical resources. In this time of need, the entire Team of ILPians, including staff, Trustees and Volunteers collaborated with several organisations and forums to ensure that the demand and
Covid Build Back
Covid Build Back – An Initiative to Help Resume Normalcy!
School reopenings continue to remain elusive and we are greatly aware of the gaps in learning, digital access and disrupted peer interaction for children across the country. During difficult times like this, children especially adolescents, are left vulnerable to drop out of school either for work or child
Covid Heroes
Covid Heroes
The second wave of COVID brought about such a strain on the health infrastructure of the country, that it was up to the community and individuals to search and find life-saving medical resources. In this time of need, the entire Team of ILPians, including staff, Trustees and Volunteers collaborated with several organisations and forums to ensure that the demand and supply of critical care were