Innovations Conclave 2019

Innovations Conclave 2019 Under the aegis of Global Citizenship Education, a collaborative initiative between Parikrma Humanity Foundation & Tata Communications, through Innovations Conclave we want to attempt reversing thinking trends across schools. Last year, being the first ever event, saw active participation of 45 schools in Bangalore, this year we have 83 applications and we are thrilled. Schools from Pune, Dharmapuri, Dubai and London are…

The successful GoFundMe project

In September 2017, after our house got flooded by Hurricane Irma, I quickly realized that my plans to attend the World Youth Championship in Uruguay were over. I remember being very disappointed. However, as our friends helped us recover over the next several weeks, that disappointment gradually gave way to relief and finally gratitude. When the news on TV laid bare the extent of human…

Our young achievers

We are super excited to inform that Parikrma student Jagannath has just secured 100% scholarship at the Azim Premji University and will be studying a combined course of BSc & BEd. We got him to address our Grade 10 students. He starts off the session with, “If I could do it then so can you.” Students are the best teachers. We are proud of him.

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A truly fulfilling experience

A new beginning for 60 kids & a highly fulfilling personal experience Friday was a truly fulfilling day. It was also a day of new learning and many heart wrenches. We have been approached by some government school teachers that we have trained in our Education Transformation Centre, to help them save their school. Their school is a very one but is at the risk…

Volunteering at Parikrma

We feel we live in a world that is getting more and more materialistic. Sometimes, we catch ourselves as well, wanting the newest iPhone even though the old one still works, that beautiful dress, a new watch and so on. Being able to afford this till a certain level, makes us wonder ‘what is next’, another fancy outfit or an expensive car? Is that our…

The Woman Achievers Award

The year 2018 has been highly rewarding and in many ways. Our children have been participating and a part of some interesting collaborations and events.  Here are a few highlights IN March 2018: Founder Shukla Bose was awarded the Woman Achiever’s Award 2018 from Lakshmi Ishwar, President, FICCI, FLO. She was also invited to speak at the INKher 2018 event – where she spoke about…

Innovations Conclave 2018

The Innovations Conclave 2018 by Parikrma Humanity Foundation and Tata Communications Newer paradigms of learning are now needed with respect to tackling the approach to education in India. With growing focus on 21st century skills, we must turn the tables around in contemporary education. This includes laying a stronger emphasis on critical thinking, scientific discovery, application of creativity and innovation in education concepts. Under the…