Project Sector  : Education, Employability and Livelihoods Enhancement

Implementing Partners:  Banasthali Vidyapith Tonk, Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota, Bodh Shiksha Samiti, Isha Education, K C Mahindra Education Trust, Katha, Magic Bus India Foundation, Meljol, Moinee Foundation, Participatory Action for Community Empowerment, Pratham Education Foundation, Shree Shantadurga Shikshan Samiti, Society for Action in Community Health, Shri Aurobindo Society, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Teach to Lead, United Way Mumbai,

Learning is as much a matter of the heart as it is of the mind. While their education system strives to impart the right knowledge to the young minds of our country, at times, the individual needs of some are ignored. Shamshad Qureshi, a class 7 student, was one of these individuals. He lacked interest in studies and this was apparent from his poor attendance. This disinterest was largely because he lacked understanding of what was being taught in school. Project Disha, supported by HDFC Bank, helped teachers start using innovative methods and activity-based teaching to address this challenge. Equipped with these new ways to learn, Shamshad and his friends have now started looking forward to school and hope in time, these innovative techniques will usher in a new perspective on education in India.

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