A people’s movement towards education equity
When Rani Chandrashekar brought her community together to talk about schools and importance of education for the children, it led to real, immediate change—from on-the-spot enrollment of children to coordination among different state departments to ensure continuity of learning for the students. This story captures how everyday leadership and quiet persistence can make a lasting difference. Read on to see how it unfolded.
In Muzaffarpur’s villages, women like Rita Devi and Kavita are using Shiksha Chaupals to challenge early marriage, school dropouts, and patriarchy, ensuring that no girl is left behind.
In classrooms and in corridors of policy, educators hold more than just knowledge, they hold space. For trust. For emotion. For change. In this prose-like, co-authored reflection, we, an educator (Vani) and a systems practitioner (Vinay), explore the quiet, often invisible labour of care that underpins our work in education.
Read about how Rajitha N is Serving Children, Strengthening Communities in Karnataka's tribal communities
How Ranjan Kumar tackled teacher shortages to rebuild a school—and build a future for his students.
Transforming with Love: Rebuilding a School, Restoring a Community
Explore how Deve Kichche is rewriting the future of education in Dornapala, bringing learning and hope to remote villages.
Uncover how People for Change Fellow Surmila Kisku is transforming a rural primary school into a hub of creativity and learning.
See how ICRW’s UMANG programme inspired Sharmila to defy expectations and lead young women towards education.
Learn how Vidhya Vidhai’s House System in Nagapattinam is breaking down barriers and bringing students together.
Discover how Involve’s ‘From Zero to One’ journey in Bhagalpur, Bihar, is empowering students with newfound confidence in learning.
