Soumya Ranjan Pradhan, from Buhalipal village in Odisha, is the eldest of four children in a daily-wage labourer’s family.
At the age of three, a surgery for a medical condition led to a spinal cord injury, which left him unable to walk. For a while, his father hesitated to send him to school, unsure how he
In many underserved communities, children remain out of school—not due to lack of ability, but because of barriers we can help remove.
Through the School Chalo (Let’s Get Back to School) campaign, our NGO partner ROSA is working at the grassroots to bring children back to the classroom and ensure they stay.
As part of a focused initiative to enhance community safety and child welfare, RDS Wanaparthy, our NGO partner, organized a capacity building training for 15 frontline staff members.
The session aimed to deepen their understanding of drug abuse issues and strengthen their grasp of key child protection laws.
Mr. M.D. Amgith, Sub-Inspector from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit
Our NGO partner, Sankalp Samaj Sevi Sanstha, is leading a Second Chance Drive across all our supported schools — a focused effort to support children who didn’t pass their exams the first time.
The goal is to help these children regain confidence, catch up academically, and rejoin their peers through a caring and
In Telangana, Badi Bata is a special drive led by the government to increase enrollment in government schools through active community involvement. The program focuses on identifying out-of-school children, enrolling them in nearby government schools, and ensuring schools are fully prepared for the new academic year.
ILP’s NGO partner RDS played an active role in this
World Day Against Child Labour is observed each year on June 12 to highlight the global effort needed to eliminate child labour in all its forms. Initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO), this day reminds us of our collective responsibility to protect children’s rights. With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
The STEM Library Project is a collaborative initiative by Pratham Books and the India Literacy Project that aims to establish STEM libraries across government schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Hosur, and Krishnagiri. These libraries will feature 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 designed to introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an
On May 28, our NGO partner RDS observed Menstrual Hygiene Day with the students of Balabhavan in Wanaparthy, aligning with the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” The initiative aimed to break taboos around menstruation and reinforce that it should never be a barrier to education, health, or opportunities for women and girls.
In a step
In Deva Hipparagi, Ujjwala, our NGO partner, works closely with the local community to promote the importance of education. Through regular mother’s meetings, youth sessions, and nutrition camps, Ujjwala encourages families to send children to school consistently and engage actively with Anganwadi centres.
At one such parental meeting, an elderly woman named Narayanamma spoke about her
Summer vacation – the most exciting time of the year for children! A well-earned break from school bells, homework, and rigid routines.
Our NGO partners are conducting summer camps across various schools with a perfect blend of play and purpose! From art and dance to storytelling, children get to explore new hobbies, spark creativity, and even