Eklavya India Foundation

Having experienced the digital divide firsthand, we understand its devastating impact on growth in the 21st century. For underprivileged students, the digital divide is a harsh reality they have been living in for so long. It restricts their access to quality education, skill development, global resources, and equal opportunities. It's not just a tech gap; it's a gap in possibilities to live a better life. This #DaanUtsav (Oct 2-8), we are seeking your support to bridge that digital divide by seeking donations for laptops. At our residential campus, Satyashodhak Youth Resource Center in Nagpur, where we help first-generation students prepare for higher education, we want to ensure that every student has access to a laptop. No one should be deprived of the opportunities technology can provide. #DaanUtsav is India’s biggest giving festival. On this occasion, Give is hosting #100Heroes, India's largest fundraising event and we are part of it too. We have come this far with your genuine and kind support, and we will go further with these funds too! Help us to serve our students with the best technology! Your donation can help us win rewards upto 11 lakhs in Give's #100Heroes too! If this cause resonates with you please support here: https://r.give.do/Ae9bzC8d Donate and Spread the word! #DaanUtsav #digitaldivide #EducationForAll #empoweringThroughTechnology #giveback #MakeADifference #100heroes #fundraisingcampaign Prashant Chavhan Akash Modak Smita Tatewar Raju Kendre Prathamesh Chavan Avanti Dhaigude Tushar Pohinkar

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We are introducing the Academic English Course, in collaboration with Lexicoloom, designed to empower aspiring scholars with essential academic skills in reading, writing, and speaking, while providing the mentorship needed to thrive in any global academic setting. For further details and registration, check this link - https://lnkd.in/ddUNX_5J Let’s make your global scholar dream a reality! DIANA NADIRA PUTHUSSERI Azruddin Nadaf Pranali Pawar Ashly Jossy #academicenglish #englishspeaking #englishwriting #academicreading #ielts #toefl #onlinecourse #educationmatters #globalopportunities

Bridge the Digital Divide: Support Education with a Laptop Donation At our training center, where we help rural and tribal first-generation students prepare for higher education, we want to ensure that every student has access to a laptop. No one should be deprived of the opportunities technology can provide. On this #DaanUtsav we appeal you to support our campaign to raise support for 50 laptops at unit cost of INR 25000 each. Donate here: https://r.give.do/E67dEPGa #DonateLaptops #SupportEducation #DigitalInclusion #EmpowerYouth #FirstGenerationStudents #DaanUtsav2024 #HigherEducation #LaptopDonation #BridgingTheGap #EducationForAll Raju Kendre Smita Tatewar Akash Modak The/Nudge Institute SVP India NSRCEL Echoing Green

Become the next leader in education with the Bhumi Fellowship This is a 2-year paid transformative program that offers hands-on training and on-the-job experience in teaching and transforming Indian schools! If you are someone interested in working in the field of education, this one is for you! Our speakers Anjali Sarmah, Sivasubramanian A, and Niteen Maghade will be guiding you through the Bhumi Fellowship program and answer your questions in today's session. We'll cover the following points during the discussion: - Bhumi Fellowship details (Application, selection & admission process) - Course overview (per semester) - Faculty expertise - Advantages & disadvantages - Extracurricular activities - Placement & further opportunities Register in advance https://lnkd.in/dYK8hiUq #bhumifellowship #educationsector #indianeducationsystem #fellowships #onlinesession #educationmatters #eklavyaindiafoundation

#movienights 🎬 at our #residentialcampus Our Eklavya Residential Campus is more than just a place of conventional learning; it's a creative hub for critical thinking and cultural awareness. Our movie screenings include documentaries, short films, feature films, and ad films, and they are an integral part of our curriculum. Through this activity, we're trying to break down the barriers of passive consumption and foster a deeper understanding of society. We watch the films in class, under the open skies, and occasionally in theatres. Recently, our students were privileged to watch 'Thangalaan,' a powerful film directed by PA Ranjith. It is a powerful Tamil period action drama based on the true story of a tribal community at KGF during British rule. It not only entertained the students but also ignited conversations about marginalized communities and their struggles. The film's significance lies in its portrayal of these communities and their resistance to oppression. PA Ranjith is known for his ability to tell stories that center the voices of those often overlooked, and Thangalaan is no exception. By witnessing stories that resonate with their own experiences, our students are empowered to see themselves in the world and challenge dominant narratives. Beyond entertainment, we will continue to utilize cinema and different audio-visual narratives as a form of enlightenment and education. We are cultivating a generation of young minds capable of analyzing, interpreting, and creating their own stories. #filmscreening #discussion #criticalthinking #thangalaan #pinkmovie #paranjith #artpedagogy #cinemabeyondentertainment

Eklavya India Foundation 's Satyashodhak Youth Resource Center is a place that will fill you with boundless energy and optimism. The infectious spirit here is like witnessing a phoenix rise from the ashes. Meeting over 65 first-generation graduates from historically marginalized communities, who are realizing their potential and are ready to spread their wings and soar is inspiring. The pervasiveness of casteism and the effect of historical marginalization on children and youth is a “Big Elephant in the Room"—one we'd rather sweep under the carpet. Historical marginalization often leads to accumulated disadvantages—poverty within households and communities that curbs aspirations, and circumstances that force children to assume adult responsibilities far too early. These youth have had access to only the bare minimum resources in schools and residential facilities, growing up in a world where adults expect little of them. They’ve shared stories of being constantly reminded of the meager generosity extended to them in education on a daily basis. Caste-segregated environments, alien languages, meager resources, and environments hostile to their growth—are still very real to these youth. The challenge of navigating spaces that privileged youth move through with ease, all while grappling with the weight of family responsibilities and surviving in systems designed to hold them back. Yet, despite these daunting barriers, the youth at Eklavya’s Satyashodhak Youth Resource Center are refusing to settle for less. They are embracing their possibilities with determination and courage, forging ahead into a brighter future. Their stories of resilience are a testament to what is possible when people are given the opportunity to break free from the chains of disadvantage. Once you’ve achieved the escape velocity out of poverty, it’s natural to want to secure that progress for yourself and your family. But what makes Raju Kendre, Prashant Chavhan, Akash Modak, and Smita Tatewar truly extraordinary is their commitment to something greater. They’ve made it their life’s mission to reach back and lift countless others out of those same shackles, extending opportunities to those still fighting their way through. I’ll be sharing more reflections soon, but this visit reminded me that casteism and marginalization are conversations we need to have. Acknowledging these systemic challenges is the first step toward real change. #thenudgeincubator #HopeInAction #EklavyaIndiaFoundation #FirstGenerationGraduates #YouthLeadership #BreakingBarriers #SocialChange #CasteAndCommunity #EmpoweringTheFuture #RiseAndSoar Subhashree Dutta Parna Paul Nitin Malik Anupam Joshi Chinmayi Kulkarni Preethika Sabu Anvitha Padurthi Krittika Sridharan The/Nudge Institute

Dear Gayathri Swahar, Thank you for this beautiful expression! Your words beautifully highlight the unsung heroes behind our achievements. Akash Modak's passion and dedication are well-known, but you've shed light on the selfless love and support that made him capable of achieving this greatness. Your post is just a reminder for us that our support systems are the backbone of our journeys. Thank you for spending time to know and understand our work, and everything that goes behind it, so closely. Thank you for the thoughts you shared, in this space, and making it a special memory for all of us, to cherish. We are grateful for your support 💙

"Dreams Do Come True..." because you dared to dream against all odds, Kishor Bethekar. Coming from a small village in Melghat, where pursuing higher education is unconventional, you defied norms. Your determination set you apart. That different choice of yours, made all the difference. Your attempt led you to remarkable achievements, reflected in your parents' proud eyes. We're proud of you too! Onwards and Upwards, always! 💙 ... Kishor Bethekar's story will undoubtedly inspire the kids in his village, paving the way for more students from Melghat to pursue Master's and Doctorate degrees in India's and the world's top institutions. His success is a source of motivation for the work we do too! #Inspiration #DreamBig #EducationMatters

#Eklavyacampusdiaries Today, Eklavya Residential Campus welcomed Rasika Bombatkar, who shared her inspiring journey from Nagpur to Oxford University with our PG residential crash course students. She is a Neurophysiotherapy specialist with a master's from AIIPMR, Mumbai, and an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford. She established Maharashtra's first comprehensive physiotherapy unit in tribal areas, training local youths and health workers. Her session has sparked enthusiasm among our students to explore foreign education opportunities, dispelling financial and socio-economic constraints. Now studying in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi is just one benchmark; Oxford is next and within reach! After having a conversation with Rasika, and knowing her journey, this is the thought they will stay with for the next 2 months. Their understanding of possibilities and what can be achieved has grown exponentially with such conversations. It is going to expand even more in the coming days! #longwaytogo #moretocome #quality #highereducationmatters #educationmatters #globalopportunities