STEM comes alive in Tamil Nadu government schools through storytelling

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

2025-06-08T08:40:50-07:00May 31st, 2025|Impact|

Menstrual Hygiene Day Observed with Inclusivity and Awareness

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

2025-05-29T07:50:36-07:00May 29th, 2025|Impact|

How a compassionate community brought children back to school

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

2025-05-26T08:35:18-07:00May 26th, 2025|Impact|

Summer Camp Memories: Play. Learn. Laugh. Repeat…

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

2025-05-22T04:55:31-07:00May 22nd, 2025|Impact|

Digital Skills Are No Longer Optional—They’re Foundational

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,

2025-05-20T04:56:43-07:00May 20th, 2025|Impact|

Helping Every Child Catch Up with Confidence

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

2025-05-07T22:38:46-07:00May 7th, 2025|Impact|

Equipping girls to own their journey

Ganeswar Club, our NGO partner from Odisha, runs Adolescent Clubs—safe, empowering spaces where girls come together to learn, grow, and thrive. These clubs meet six times a year, each session designed around thoughtfully curated topics to inform, inspire, and uplift. At present, 15 clubs are actively engaging 375 adolescent girls from various

2025-05-05T19:56:53-07:00May 5th, 2025|Impact|

ILP’s humble efforts to ensure students in government schools are not left behind due to lack of support after grade 12

Do you know that many students from lower economic strata do not opt for higher education after finishing Grade 12—not because they lack dreams, but because no one is around to remind them those dreams still matter.

We at ILP understand that the dreams of these children too matter and hence we decided to do something

2025-04-30T21:35:40-07:00April 30th, 2025|Impact|
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