Sangeetha Embracing Courage, Empowered by the Community Center’s Support.
Sangeetha lives in the Gopalapuram community and was spending her life sitting idly at home after completing her Bachelors in Commerce. That’s when she discovered the Makkala Jagriti community center in the Gopalapuram community. The idea of joining classes struck her, believing that it could be a transformative experience. She decided to take a chance […]
Anjali’s Triumph Over Challenges
Anjali is a multi-talented young girl, currently in the ninth grade. She possesses a deep love for books, a strong passion for painting, and the determination to excel academically. Yet, her family circumstances have been far from her dreams as her father is an alcoholic, and her mother was in great turmoil because of her […]
Shreya’s Journey from Dancing to Dreaming Big
Shreya, a passionate young girl and the daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver and a homemaker encountered significant financial hardship, especially when her mother lost a substantial amount of money in a chit fund. Witnessing her mother’s health deteriorate and her father struggling to bear the family’s expenses, Shreya, as a single daughter in the family, […]
Simran’s Journey towards the self
Simran is a twelfth-grade arts student from a small community called Gopalapuram. Initially, she never knew that a world beyond family existed and was confined to the routines of household chores and she was content with those aspects of her life. She also admitted that, earlier, she wasn’t aware of herself, her aspirations, and her […]
Dancing Through the Storm: Srikanth Rising Beyond His Struggle.
In the face of adversity, Srikanth has gracefully found his way out with community support. Losing his father at a young age and burdened by family debt, he was forced to discontinue school, missing crucial years of education. The thought of returning to the same school, fearing ridicule, loomed as an obstacle. However, Makkala Jagriti […]
Discovering the Freedom to be; Mahesh’s Journey with Makkala Jagriti.
Mahesh, an outgoing and curious teenager, discovered Makkala Jagriti during his 9th grade. Initially, he would attend the community center’s classes, play around, and return. The learning center for this 14-year-old with so much energy and enthusiasm gave him space to unapologetically be himself and blatantly express himself without any fear of judgment. “We wanted […]
Girish Chasing His Dreams and Becoming Them.
Girish comes from a lower-middle-class family in Bengaluru. He had to battle tuberculosis at a young age and his family was very protective about him because of that. He was not allowed to go play with his friends or spend time outside. It was during his high school days he discovered his passion for football […]
Bridging Language Barriers with Fun with English Competitions
Breaking this linguistic barrier and helping children embrace English as a tool for self-expression and communication is a vital goal. This is where the “Fun with English” competitions come into play, conducted annually to dispel the apprehension surrounding English learning and to encourage children to utilize the language through engaging activities. Our facilitators at Makkala […]
Rekha Finding Her Purpose Becoming an Educator at Makkal Jagriti
Leaving a hectic job at Amazon behind, Rekha started afresh with Makkala Jagriti 18 months ago. Rekha got acquainted with Makkala Jagriti through her daughter who was part of an Anganwadi in which Makkala Jagriti’s intervention was involved. The Mother’s meetings and discussions she was part of provided her with immense insights into the critical […]
Shanthala Leading the Way at Ramagondanahalli.
In the heart of Ramagondanahalli unfolds the tale of Shanthala, a dedicated teacher whose love for her craft and children ignited a transformative journey. Eight years ago, she stepped into the role of an Anganwadi teacher. Despite undergoing training in preschool education, she felt a void in her ability to thoroughly prepare her students for […]