How an artist nurtured children of a slum dwelling, strengthened a community and is working for a more just society all by the means of art.

Building a resilient and self-reliant community in Dantewada by connecting organic farmers to markets.

Gramani is a cultural hub where Shaji's activities that combine art, education and rural life add to the nuances of the community.

உள்ளூரைச் சேர்ந்த இளம் களப்போராளிகளைத் தொடர்ந்து உருவாக்குவதன் மூலம் அழிந்து கொண்டிருக்கும் ஓர் ஆற்றைப் பாதுகாக்கும் முனைப்பு மேற்கொள்ளப்படுகிறது.

മരിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന ഒരു നദിയെ, യുവാക്കളുടെയും പ്രാദേശികരുടെയും ഇടപെടലുകൾ ഉറപ്പാക്കിക്കൊണ്ട് സംരക്ഷിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്നു.

“Highly competitive cast of minds as well as a destructive mentality towards nature with a manifestation of dual behaviour is what the mainstream education cultivates and I had no intention to send my children to these schools. Therefore, I decided to home-school my children,” says Meenakshi.

Samarapanam started as a simple store in a small room in a house, sourcing produce from a few nearby farmers - a community activity and a social responsibility.

How a high school EVS class led to a Community Conservation and Collaborative Knowledge Building

Come together, rethink and take charge of our education, and become kind and active members of the world.