ILP Annual Partners Meet 2026: What does it take to move education forward?

We often talk about improving education as though the answer lies in finding the right program.

But education systems rarely change through one program, one organization or one idea. They move forward when people working across different parts of the system come together, examine what is happening on the ground, learn from one another and are

2026-09-14T09:08:11-07:00September 14th, 2026|User Blogs|

Designing libraries around children, not books

We often talk about improving reading levels as though reading is just another competency to measure.

But the bigger question is: what kind of relationship are we helping children build with reading?

A Child Friendly Library answers that differently.

The idea is deceptively simple: children encounter books that match where they are as readers, in a space that

2026-09-07T20:26:18-07:00September 7th, 2026|User Blogs|

ಕೃತಕ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತ್ತೆ (AI) ವಿಷಯಗಳನ್ುು ವಿವರಿಸಬಲ್ಲದು. ಆದರತ ಮಗುವಿನ್ಲ್ಲಲ ಕಲ್ಲಯುವ ಹಂಬಲ್ ಮೂಡಿಸಲ್ು ಅದರಿಂದ ಸಾಧ್ಯವತೇ?

By ಪ್ರಮೋದ್ ಶ್ರೀಧರಮೂರ್ತಿ

ಶಾಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ AI ಬಳಕೆಯ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ಬಹುಪಾಲು ಉತ್ಸಾಹವು ಒಂದು ಸರಳ ನಂಬಿಕೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ನಿಂತಿದೆ: ಬೋಧನೆ ಎಂದರೆ ಕೇವಲ ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸುವುದು. ಒಂದು ಯಂತ್ರವು ಭಿನ್ನರಾಶಿ, ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ ಅಥವಾ ಕೋಡಿಂಗ್ ಅನ್ನು ತಾಳ್ಮೆಯಿಂದ ವಿವರಿಸಬಲ್ಲದಾದರೆ, ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಪಾತ್ರ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗಬಹುದು ಎಂಬುದು ಇದರ ಸಾರ. ಮೇಲ್ನೋಟಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ಮಾತು ನಿಜವೆಂದೇ ಅನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ನಾವು ಒಂದು ಕಹಿ ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಮರೆಯುವಂತಿಲ್ಲ: ಬಹುಪಾಲು ಮಕ್ಕಳು ತಾವಾಗಿಯೇ ಕಲಿಯುವ ಹಂಬಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಬರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.

ಕೆಲವು ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಉತ್ಸಾಹದಿಂದಲೇ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ

2026-09-03T06:20:58-07:00September 3rd, 2026|User Blogs|

Bringing NEP 2020’s experiential learning approach to classrooms with ILP’s Science Kit

Before asking children to learn by doing, 24 teachers in Chhatarpur got to do it themselves.

The teachers experimented, observed and explored the possibilities of ILP’s Science Kit and thought about how they could bring the same experience into their own science classrooms.

That was the focus of a hands-on training organised by our 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗽

2026-08-08T02:42:21-07:00August 8th, 2026|User Blogs|

From intent to impact: Reflections from South India’s CSR Summit

The ILP team attended the 3rd Edition of South India’s Largest CSR Summit, themed “From Change to Legacy.” Bringing together leaders from government, corporates, NGOs, and the development ecosystem, the summit explored how CSR is moving beyond compliance to creating long-term, systemic change.

One of the standout sessions demonstrated how digital innovation can transform education. To

2026-08-01T12:00:25-07:00July 21st, 2026|User Blogs|

Every emoji tells a story and so does every child

On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘆 last week, ILP NGO Partner 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗥𝗗𝗦), 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 transformed a simple set of emoji cards into a joyful lesson on emotions for the students of MPUPS Alipur, Nagarkurnool.

As children picked emojis representing happiness, sadness, surprise, excitement, and love, they eagerly shared moments and feelings connected to each one.

The activity

2026-08-01T11:58:04-07:00July 18th, 2026|User Blogs|

What happens when children are given a voice?

Some of the most powerful advocates for children’s rights are children themselves.

With this belief, ILP’s NGO partner SNEHA has formed Child Rights Associations comprising 20 children in every upper primary and high school across Ilkal Taluk, Karnataka. Guided by teachers and facilitators, these young leaders learn about child rights, child protection laws, their responsibilities, and

2026-08-16T15:15:40-07:00July 13th, 2026|User Blogs|

A pledge. A cloth bag. A sapling.

Three simple actions became powerful lessons in protecting the planet as our NGO partner RDS marked 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯 at PM SHRI ZPHS, Manganoor, Telangana.

What made the day special was that the students themselves led the way.

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 organised the programme, encouraged their classmates to take

2026-08-16T15:17:32-07:00July 5th, 2026|User Blogs|

What it takes to be a Vidya Saathi?

When children struggle with foundational reading and mathematics skills, timely support can make all the difference. That is where Vidya Saathis step in, supporting children to build strong foundations in language and mathematics.

But becoming a Vidya Saathi requires more than academic qualifications. The role calls for patience, commitment, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire

2026-08-16T15:17:41-07:00June 25th, 2026|User Blogs|

For the Anganwadi kids, Sharada Amma is the best part of the day

Every morning, before the children settle down for the day’s activities, 58-year-old Sharada Rathod is already at the Anganwadi Centre, making sure everything is ready.

For the children at the SNEHA-ILP supported Anganwadi Centre in Vijayapura, Karnataka, she is simply “Sharada Amma”, someone who sings with them, dances with them, and never misses a chance to

2026-08-16T15:17:50-07:00June 23rd, 2026|User Blogs|
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