By Vaishnavi Srinivasan | Executive Director
In today’s world, the education system aims to bring in productive methods of teaching and learning process enhancing theoretical knowledge and social/soft skills of a child. When children are given a platform to exhibit their learnings, they appear to be more engaged, more exuberant in demonstrating their knowledge and are motivated to do their best work which boosts their self-confidence.
Bhumi’s volunteers/employees, who are part of the organization’s education program are committed to delivering age-appropriate content to different learning styles and levels every weekend and through the week at shelter homes across India.
The year’s learning culminated with one of Bhumi’s flagship event - Ignite Fest, an annual inter-shelter home education fest. 1,011 children participated from 23 shelter homes, 22 community centers and 3 schools with the support of 207 volunteers who helped organize and execute the event successfully.
Children enthusiastically participated in activities set up by the volunteers and presented models they had created. Working robots, conceptualized models, and live performances made evident that consistent support and exposure, nurturance and opportunities only steer children forward towards a brighter future. Group dance, the ‘dustbin’ robot, and the hydraulic forklift were the highlights of the event.
“I’m always enthusiastic about creating science projects, but my parents always told me to focus on studies. The community volunteers in my community learning center encouraged and motivated me to participate in ignite fest and show-case my project which was appreciated by many. When my parent’s heard about this they were very happy and were encouraging me to do such projects in the future too” says Eswaran, a child from one of our community learning center.
“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.”
- Hodding Carter, Jr.
Bhumi’s vision, built on creating an equal, influential and socially conscious society, is only getting stronger with every volunteer/tutor stepping in to teach or mentor these children and creating a positive change in their lives.
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