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As part of a focused initiative to enhance community safety and child welfare, RDS Wanaparthy, our NGO partner, organized a capacity building training for 15 frontline staff members.

The session aimed to deepen their understanding of drug abuse issues and strengthen their grasp of key child protection laws.

Mr. M.D. Amgith, Sub-Inspector from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), delivered a compelling session on the growing threat of drug

Our NGO partner, Sankalp Samaj Sevi Sanstha, is leading a Second Chance Drive across all our supported schools — a focused effort to support children who didn’t pass their exams the first time.

The goal is to help these children regain confidence, catch up academically, and rejoin their peers through a caring and supportive environment.

What the drive includes:

• Emotional Support & Counseling for both
  

In Telangana, Badi Bata is a special drive led by the government to increase enrollment in government schools through active community involvement. The program focuses on identifying out-of-school children, enrolling them in nearby government schools, and ensuring schools are fully prepared for the new academic year.

ILP’s NGO partner RDS played an active role in this initiative by conducting home visits to connect directly with families. Their

World Day Against Child Labour is observed each year on June 12 to highlight the global effort needed to eliminate child labour in all its forms. Initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO), this day reminds us of our collective responsibility to protect children’s rights. With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, world leaders committed to ending child labour and ensuring that

The STEM Library Project is a collaborative initiative by Pratham Books and the India Literacy Project that aims to establish STEM libraries across government schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Hosur, and Krishnagiri. These libraries will feature 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 designed to introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an engaging and age-appropriate manner. By making these resources accessible, the initiative

On May 28, our NGO partner RDS observed Menstrual Hygiene Day with the students of Balabhavan in Wanaparthy, aligning with the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” The initiative aimed to break taboos around menstruation and reinforce that it should never be a barrier to education, health, or opportunities for women and girls.

In a step toward building inclusive mindsets, both girls and boys were engaged in

In Deva Hipparagi, Ujjwala, our NGO partner, works closely with the local community to promote the importance of education. Through regular mother’s meetings, youth sessions, and nutrition camps, Ujjwala encourages families to send children to school consistently and engage actively with Anganwadi centres.

At one such parental meeting, an elderly woman named Narayanamma spoke about her struggles. She was caring for her two grandchildren alone. Her daughter,

Summer vacation – the most exciting time of the year for children! A well-earned break from school bells, homework, and rigid routines.

Our NGO partners are conducting summer camps across various schools with a perfect blend of play and purpose! From art and dance to storytelling, children get to explore new hobbies, spark creativity, and even brush up on academics in a stress-free, joyful environment.

Whether it’s making

For students in government schools across India, ICT training isn’t just about learning computers—it’s about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and opening doors to the same opportunities their peers in private schools enjoy.

At ILP, we view ICT as more than a subject. It’s a bridge to the future, one where technology shapes how we live, learn, and work. But to help students cross that bridge, our educators

In Wanaparthy district, a 17-year-old girl was on the brink of being forced into child marriage—a harmful practice that would have stolen her education, freedom, and future. But thanks to the vigilance and swift intervention of our NGO partner, Rural Development Society (RDS), her story changed course.

Upon identifying the case, the RDS team immediately alerted authorities, triggering a coordinated response. Officials from the

As India Literacy Project (ILP) celebrates 35 years in the USA and 25 years in India, this year’s annual meet was not just a milestone—it was a reaffirmation of purpose and a call to prepare for a changing world.

The central theme was clear—ILP is not just about literacy or education, but about enabling people to lead change with every ILPian being a

The 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗽 Program is designed to support beginner-level students in Grades 6 to 8 who have fallen behind in language and mathematics. With a focused, 60-working-day timeline, the program helps them build strong foundational skills and achieve grade-level proficiency.

These are children who, for a variety of reasons, have missed out on essential learning. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗽 offers them a structured, time-bound pathway to bridge those gaps—restoring