Makkala Jagriti

In her perceptive article, Sunayana Chatrapathy shares how it is possible to fulfil the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) mandate of NEP 2000 by transforming Anganwadis into safe spaces that nurture a culture of learning, and by capacitating Anganwadi functionaries.

In the ‘Ground Zero’ article C Sutar captures learnings from capacity building experiences of organizations from across the country. He demonstrates how capacity building goes beyond skills and is tied to processes of nurture and growth, the importance of factoring in local context, and the centrality of reflexivity.

we also carry a Photo Essay that features the work of two Bengaluru-based organizations – Makkala Jagriti and Gubbachi Learning Community – who have been facilitating the learning journeys of children from underserved communities.

In the Ground Zero piece, we take these concerns forward by illustrating the importance of community, participation, and trust through the governance practices of three grassroots CSOs doing important work on the ground.

The ‘Ground Zero’ article covers the work of five organizations whose work in the library space gives us hope in their continued relevance in fostering learning and critical thinking, especially among communities that are marginalized and underserved.

In the ‘Ground Zero’ piece, we talk to four organizations from across the country. We share with you their insights gained from doing development communication over the years.