SwaTaleem Foundation

We conducted the Wardens’ English Bridge Course and Critical Skills for Adolescent Girls (CSAG) workshop in the Kalburgi zone, Karnataka, at the Myrada Cidor Gulbarga, Prakruthi Gnyana Training Centre from October 13-16, 2024. This marked our first engagement with wardens in Karnataka, focusing on key objectives such as: a. Introducing SwaTaleem Foundation to KGBV/KKGBVs b. Providing an overview of the English Bridge Course and CSAG c. Clarifying wardens' expectations and SwaTaleem’s support d. Introducing the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) e. Developing action plans and practicing for the upcoming program implementation in hostels During the sessions, we covered essential topics like the introduction to SwaTaleem, keynotes from department officials, lessons learned, growth opportunities, English Bridge Course demos, self-awareness, and discussions on CSAG modules. We also made plans for the next cycle. This was an exciting start to our collaboration with the wardens in Karnataka. The next workshops will take place from October 17-20 in Bangalore and Belagavi, covering three zones: Mysore, Bangalore, and Belagavi. We look forward to more productive engagements with all our stakeholders. #SwaTaleem #Workshop #Wardens #GirlsEducation

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Indians for Collective Action (ICA). We had a great time at their annual event with our Co-Founder Ananya Tiwari, PhD and Senior Director of Philanthropy Nidhi Gupta representing SwaTaleem at this inspiring gathering. Together with ICA, we are committed to empowering marginalized Girls through education, fostering a brighter future for the next generation. We look forward to sharing our vision, stories, and future plans with this incredible community of change-makers. Stay tuned for updates from the event! Indians For Collective Action Ananya Tiwari, PhD Vaibhav Kumar Nidhi Gupta #SwaTaleem #ICA #EducationForAll #GirlsEmpowerment #PartnershipForChange

Thank you Unicorn Island team for recognizing the work we do at SwaTaleem Foundation. We are grateful for all the support we receive to continue this journey. Together, we are creating lasting impact! Ananya Tiwari, PhD Vaibhav Kumar Unicorn Island Lilly Singh

International Day of the Girl Child Today, we celebrate the power, potential and promise of every Girl across the globe. At SwaTaleem, we are committed to supporting rural adolescent Girls in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, providing them with education, and better opportunities they need to shape for their futures. From breaking barriers to excel in their education, these Girls are not just the leaders of tomorrow -- they're the changemakers and role models of today. Let's stand together to ensure that every Girl has the opportunity to thrive, dream and achieve! #SwaTaleem #InternationalDayoftheGirl #GirlsEducation #Girls

We concluded our 5-day Internal Team Workshop today. As it was the final day, we focused on reflecting and gathering feedback from team members. The main emphasis was on practicing the English Bridge Course modules, with module demos and a reflection session to close the day. It was a valuable experience for the team to dive deeper into their roles and gain a clearer understanding of each aspect. This reflective time was also insightful, as we discussed various field observations, interventions, and stakeholder engagement in more detail. We're excited for the next workshop and the opportunity for more enriching sessions and reflections. #SwaTaleem #TeamBuilding #FieldInsights #Workshop #GrowthAndLearning

We’ve successfully wrapped up Days 3 and 4 of our Internal Team Workshop! Our field team showed great enthusiasm, engaging deeply in every session, which helped us achieve strong outcomes. On Day 3, we explored Critical Skills for Adolescent Girls (CSAG) Module 4 on Gender Sensitivity, practiced English activity booklet demos, learned tablet operations and file management, and covered data collection basics with Kobo Collect. We also discussed student management techniques and Gmail account setup. Day 4 included revisiting Gender Sensitivity, delving into CSAG Module 5 on Social Awareness, and conducting English Bridge Course demos with activities like sentence-making competitions and preposition practice. #SwaTaleem #TeamBuilding #FieldInsights #Workshop #GrowthAndLearning

Today marks the second day of the Internal Team Workshop! We kicked off this 5-day workshop on 27th September at Indus Action, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi and will continue until 1st October. Our incredible Field Team—Cluster Leads, Associate Cluster Leads, and Field Coordinators—are all participating, with the Core Team leading the sessions. During these sessions, a few partners and volunteers joined to conduct and to observe these sessions. Over the first two days, we had insightful discussions on the academic year's learnings, reflections from the field, communication guidelines discussion, and mid-year reviews. We've also held role-specific sessions: Cluster Leads and Associate Cluster Leads focused on defining their roles, team building, feedback, and mentoring, while Field Coordinators worked on documenting field stories, gathering ground-level insights, and discussing their role in shaping policy at both organizational and systemic levels. #SwaTaleem #TeamBuilding #FieldInsights #Workshop #GrowthAndLearning

We conducted the cluster sessions in all the clusters in Haryana during 6th to 20th September 2024, and completed successfully. All English Teachers participated in these sessions, which were led by our Cluster Leads and Associate Cluster Leads and supported by Field Coordinators. The main objectives were to create a collaborative space for the KGBV and SwaTaleem Teams to exchange ideas and share best practices, introduce Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application for English Teachers, and present the Bridge Course section for use in English classrooms. The sessions featured active discussions and reflections on previous clusters sessions, experience sharing, revision of the teachers' workshop, goal-setting, an introduction to UDL concepts and strategies, and Learning, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) techniques. It was a rejuvenating experience for both the Teachers and our field Team, who played a key role in organizing and coordinating the sessions. #SwaTaleem #ClusterSession #Teachers #Girls

Presenting RunToFly X World Marathon Challenge Fundraiser At 50 years, most people slow down-- but not Molly. SwaTaleem proudly presents Molly Sheridan– the CEO of Desert Sky Adventures, Ultra Marathon Runner, Coach, Speaker, and author of Running Past Midnight. After crossing her first marathon finish line at an age when many hung up their running shoes, she craved more. That dream for the extraordinary led her to the toughest races on Earth-- and now, she's facing her biggest challenge yet. Introducing the World Marathon Challenge: 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days -- a mind-bending, record-shattering adventure from the ice fields of Antarctica to the sun-soaked streets of Miami. [(Novo (Antarctica), Cape Town (Africa), Perth (Australia), Dubai (Asia), Madrid (Europe), Fortaleza (South America), and Miami (North America)]. Molly will brave 183 miles across seven continents from January 29 to February 5, 2025. At SwaTaleem, we believe in the power of sports to transform lives. We have #RunToFly sports program launched in January 2023, designed to equip adolescent Girls in KGBVs, with sports training and regular exercise. Through Molly Sheridan’s involvement in the World Marathon Challenge and our ongoing #RunToFly program, we are committed to empowering the next generation of young women. Together, we can create opportunities for these Girls to grow, learn, and thrive through the power of sports. This journey isn't just about endurance; it's about empowerment. Molly is running with the purpose of supporting three non profits around the world and raising crucial funds for them. We are proud to say that we are one among the three selected organizations. The fund will be utilized for the Girls in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Haryana and Karnataka. To know more about Molly's World Marathon Challenge and it's aim - https://lnkd.in/g2wzyzZQ Please donate to Girls’ education, donate to SwaTaleem Foundation - https://lnkd.in/g8vDBnHR Stay tuned for more interesting and exciting stories on this! Molly Sheridan Rajat Chauhan Ananya Tiwari, PhD Vaibhav Kumar

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." — Albert Einstein Teachers play a vital role in the development of their students, serving not just as educators but as role models and mentors. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom. On this day, we would like to appreciate all the KGBV teachers for their unwavering commitment to educating rural adolescent Girls and paving the way forward for them. We thank all the teachers for their constant support in our initiatives and their active involvement in our workshops, making Girls' education even more impactful. #SwaTaleem #TeachersDay #Teachers #Girls #education