Gift an education...Make a life !

The global battle to beat Coronavirus
has heralded an era of innovation and
experimentation for the academic
community of Isha Vidhya. Our students
and teachers have embarked on a new
mission to protect and propagate the
eternal spring of knowledge.

Undeterred by empty classrooms and
the spectre of the pandemic, members
of Isha Vidhya's Central Academic Team
have put their heads together with school
teachers, community leaders, and the
volunteers to take education into the
homes of students. They have held
numerous brainstorming sessions over
video calls to come up with internet
and technology–based innovations to
ensure that learning doesn't stop even
during lockdown. We are attaching a few
pictures of these efforts.

Our commitment to educating rural India
is always on at all times, including during
these tough times.  We are glad that you
are continuously engaged in knowing and
supporting our project.  We thank you for
all you have done for your project so far,
and look forward for your continued
engagement!

Thanks & Best Regards,

Links:

• Donate To Isha Vidhya

Shares Thilagavathi, the Principal of Erode Isha Vidhya School:

My journey started as a 6th grade teacher at Isha Vidhya in 2010.
Before I joined Isha Vidhya, I had acquired nine years of experience
in a well–equipped school. Through a volunteer, I came to know about
Isha Vidhya schools, and the scholarship support provided to the
students. I was impressed by this concept because I had struggled
hard to complete my schooling and higher education after losing my
mother during my school days.

At Isha Vidhya, I experienced how education can transform life and
hence decided to be part of Isha Vidhya throughout my life. When I
was a student, my teachers introduced me to the beautiful world of
academics, so I decided to give back to the children.

When I joined as a teacher in Isha Vidhya, I met a scholarship student
named Kavitha in my class. Her story was similar to mine, she came
from a school that taught in Tamil as a medium. She struggled very
much to learn English. We helped her gain proficiency and to
understand the importance of education. When she was in grade 9,
I got the opportunity to be the Principal of Isha Vidhya Erode school.
It helped me to tend to many replicas of Kavitha undergoing the same
pain and struggle at a very young age.

Kavitha went on to become a topper, she scored 493 out of 500, and
stood first in grade 10. Now she is pursuing a career in Engineering,
and a student of Government Engineering College in Erode. Last week,
she came to our school and shared her wish to support children’s
education by donating a part of her earnings when she gets a job.
Kavitha inspires me a lot. She has become a role model for many other
students in our school. These children will soon become a valuable part
of our society.

I have miles to go and I wish that my actions speak louder. I express
my sincere thanks and best wishes to our donors, who are transforming
the lives of our children.

Links:

• Start a recurring donation for Isha Vidhya at GlobalGiving