Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Collective action in Mandla’s villages helps women engage with district administration to improve water access, and address alcoholism and domestic violence.
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An interview with two postgraduate doctors who chose to be part of Azim Premji Health Equity Fellowship, where they share their motivation, their experiences, and their learning.
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Explore how women’s collectives and local governance can work together to drive rural development.
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At nearly 80, when most people his age are slowing down, Mahangu Kumhar chose to begin again.
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People sleeping under flyovers and bridges; families sitting in huddles on footpaths; the aged and the infirm begging for money at traffic signals, railway stations and bus depots — these are common sights in Indian metros.
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Explore how communities in Gadchiroli are moving from awareness to action, demarcating forest boundaries, drafting management plans, and building institutions of self-governance from the ground up.
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Explore how Ramanna helped students confidently converse in English within three months and how it drew more students to his school.
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Sudha G has worked across three very different schools, each shaping her approach as an educator in unique ways.
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Jayashree, widely recognised for her Nali Kali classes in Yadgir, Karnataka, places strong emphasis on understanding children, building meaningful relationships with them, and then guiding their learning.
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Explore how Lokesh Manikanta (BA in Humanities, 2020-23) brings joy and purpose to learning for Grade V students from low-income communities.
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What happens when young students meet musicians of folk tradition? Magic.
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This film follows communities in southern Chhattisgarh as they strengthen local self-governance through Community Forest Rights.
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