Learning to be Literate
7-year old Samanya lives in the middle of a field under a tarpaulin sheet, insignificantly tucked away from all the urban action....
One Size Doesn't Fit All
There have been many times when I have walked into a public toilet in a railway station or a bus stand and walked out unable to use it. I...
My Role as a Facilitator of Learning
This post is a collection of highs of my experience at the centre while I struggle to facilitate learning of some sort…learning which is...
Learning in and from Art Experience
I spent some time thinking about the kids I was going to work with before starting my sessions with them. Since they are children of...
What Everyday Stories Can Tell Us about Language Learning
A Bridge Learning Program (or Special Training as it is officially referred to) aims to bridge the learning gaps (as per prescribed...
Is a Souchalay enough?
It was early days at the Gubbachi Learning Centre. The little ones from the early child care room lined up to go to the Souchalaya ; the...
What Does It Take?
Gubbachi is a bridge program for children who are out of school or are vulnerable to dropping out. These are children whose families are...
Are Dreams Meant to be Dreams
“Bunglows, a bit higher up”, “Opulent Living”, “Enjoy the luxury of time”, “ Homes with freedom built in”, "Happiness has a new...
Start of a Journey
Unbelievable 4 months since we started the Learning Centre...and almost a year since we started to put the idea together. Literally,...
