Vignettes, diaries, videos, conversations: every entry in this section brings you up-close with us and our work

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.

    Play Video Demonstration Workshop, Barmer

    Demonstration Workshop, Barmer

    Demonstration workshops such as these allow teacher community to complement, support and learn from one another through meaningful pedagogical discussions. It adds to teacher capacity building, supporting the frequent training sessions conducted across all the blocks in Barmer, Rajasthan.

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    Play Video Gram Sabhas and Disaster Management | Lupungpath

    Gram Sabhas and Disaster Management | Lupungpath

    The Gram Sabha of Lupungpath village (Gumla district) inspired many villages through their active and collective decision-making during COVID-19. This story is a clear example of collective will, commitment, and the Gram Sabha to make things happen during a crisis.

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    Play Video The Role of the Panchayat in Gram Sabhas | Arya Panchayat

    The Role of the Panchayat in Gram Sabhas | Arya Panchayat

    Jacinta Bage, the head of the Arya Panchayat of Basia block (Gumla district), is taking her Panchayat in new directions. As the Mukhya, Jacinta has effortlessly driven better coordination between the Panchayat and the Gram Sabha, resulting in problems being solved quickly and effectively for the people of Arya.

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    Play Video Nakshatragalu EP04 | Sangayya, Yadgir, Karnataka

    Nakshatragalu EP04 | Sangayya, Yadgir, Karnataka

    Tune into Episode 04 of Nakshatragalu where Umashankar Periodi tells us about the awareness building efforts undertaken by Sangayya in the villages in and around Gaddalamari School in Surpur, Yadgir, Karnataka. He took efforts to mobilise the community and sensitised them to send their daughters to school. His effort and initiative resulted in better attendance of girls in the school.

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    Play Video KathaVana 2023 – A Snapshot 

    KathaVana 2023 – A Snapshot 

    KathaVana (Forest of Stories) is Azim Premji University’s annual bilingual children’s literature festival that is being organised since 2012. Let’s take a walk through KathaVana 2023 and explore the three interesting events that provided access to children’s literature to children and teachers of Karnataka.

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