Celebrating Initiative

Issue #5
December 15, 2023

International Children’s Day began with a bang with a conversation between collabactors Sesame Workshop India, The Better India, Tech Mahindra Foundation, Bookosmia and Planet Read discussing early childhood. They also brought along something that represented childhood for each of them!  Watch the recording here.

Societal Thinking brought in voices from the ground to open up a conversation on Reimagining Early Childhood Education with Makkala Jagriti, Key Education Foundation and Rocket Learning. Watch the recording here.

Can fathers be role models to their daughters? Dharma Life believes so! The #BeHerHero initiative was launched in over 1000 villages to encourage rural fathers to play a more meaningful role in their daughter’s childhood, through a 3-day event that culminated in a talent show.

Bookosmia brought children’s voices to life at the Bangalore Literature Festival by organising a lovely children’s corner where they expressed themselves through multiple modes of art. In the founder Nidhi Mishra’s words, “It is moving to see what it would be like if children were allowed a space to just sit and colour or write a story, become aware that they too are creative and are appreciated for their expression.”

#Celebrating Bachpan and how! Tech Mahindra Foundation conducted numerous activities and events from November 14th - 24th with children, teachers, volunteers, and staff as a part of Bachpan Manao’s celebrations across the country.. From reliving, and reminiscing childhood memories to the Tech Mahindra MD & CEO Designate Mr Mohit Joshi's virtual interaction with children from their ARISE, and ARISE+ schools, the celebrations were great fun across the country while also bringing to light the importance of early childhood. Read more in the November edition of their newsletter.

RANBIR KAPOOR in the house!! The newest supporter of Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao is none other than superstar Ranbir Kapoor! You heard that right. Hear what he has to say about early childhood in this post.

Sesame Workshop India’s Khel Khel Mein campaign is underway! Take a look at Post 1 and Post 2. Stay tuned for lots more coming up.

Muddy puddles, paper balls, and the glow of fireflies…children learn from everything! To highlight the significance of early childhood Pratham Education launched a campaign to collect children’s photos, artworks, and more to showcase the boundless ways in which children learn through play and and every living moment.

The Art and Magic of Storytelling conducted by Nita Luthria Row, from Adhyayan Foundation, saw 70+ people (including children!) joining in to get a stellar 101 on Read Alouds. Watch the recording online here, and don’t miss out on Nita’s fabulous Read Aloud demo! Dil maange more? have a look at the Read-Aloud Manual here.

ChangeInkk’s super informative Master Class on Inclusive & Accessible Education recording is available to watch online here. For more details, have a look at the guidebook available here.

Dance, games, and self-defence sessions! PVR Nest brought childhood to life by engaging kids in all these activities on a power-packed day, with their community at Garima Grih. Check out the post to see how the children had a blast with sessions facilitated by actresses Sonamm Sharma, Tanushree Chakrabarti and Harshit Masand - a branding and PR consultant!

Saajha’s Reading Saajhedaari club hosted a webinar for children to have conversations about their favourite stories and school moments. Catch a snippet of Neetu Maam reading “Dabba Party” here.

Did you know that Tinkle comics were……well, whatever the question, if you were at Key Education Foundation’s childhood quiz, you would’ve found out! Participants thoroughly enjoyed an evening of nostalgia through a fun quiz that tested not only their knowledge but also brought so many childhood memories to life.