Early Childhood Care and Education

"The early years of life are critical for building the human capital that will shape future economic and social development in every society"

— James Heckman (American economist and Nobel laureate)

Work with us

Build your career. Strengthen a
Child's Future

At Makkala Jagriti, your work becomes part of a larger mission — creating spaces where children and youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Every role contributes to meaningful change on the ground.

If you’re driven by purpose and want your work to matter, you will find a place with us. Here, you join a team committed to building an inclusive, supportive ecosystem for the communities we serve — and for each other.

Our Purpose

Giving Every Child the Right Start in Life

Our goal is to ensure that every child in Anganwadis experiences nurturing, stimulating early education that supports school readiness and lifelong learning – making quality preschool education a way of life.

Our Approach

How we strengthen early childhood development
(for children aged 3-6 years)

We take an ecosystem approach to early childhood education — nurturing children, empowering caregivers, and strengthening the systems around them. Our work is built on four interconnected pillars:

Safe and stimulating learning environments

We transform Anganwadis into child-friendly, vibrant spaces that encourage play, curiosity, and early learning. Facilitators model nurturing, positive behaviour so children feel secure and engaged.

Capacity Building of Frontline Workers

We train Anganwadi workers, helpers in developmentally appropriate practices, child-centred pedagogy, and early stimulation methods to improve preschool teaching and care.

Empowering parents and communities

Through workshops and demonstrations, we help parents understand early childhood development, milestones, and home-based learning. We also build community networks that share responsibility for children’s growth.

Advocacy for Systemic Change

We work with Anganwadi supervisors and department officials to strengthen preschool practices at a system level. Through capacity building, mentoring, and sharing learnings from the field, we support the adoption of child-centred approaches that can be sustained and scaled across regions.

Our Impact

Making a Difference

Children have improved access to safe, stimulating and child-friendly learning spaces.

Children show significant progress across domains of development leading to enhanced school readiness

Anganwadis have become more child-centric and joyful - conducive for quality preschool learning

Anganwadi teachers have increased the time spent on preschool learning.

Parents are better informed and more involved in their child’s development.

Communities have started to see Anganwadis as spaces of learning and not mere centres for ration distribution.

The system (DWCD, GoK) is better informed and is taking measures to prioritise pre-school learning.

3500+

Anganwadis strengthened

55,000+

Children impacted

3600+

Teachers, helpers and supervisors trained.

Testimonials

Voices of Change

Discover heartfelt stories from those who have experienced the difference we make. Their words inspire and drive us to continue empowering communities.

Stories of Change

Voices of Change

Discover heartfelt stories from those who have experienced the difference we make. Their words inspire and drive us to continue empowering communities.

Be a Changemaker Today

Be a Part of Their Bright Future

Every child deserves a strong start in life. Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education for underserved communities. Your support can transform lives and create lasting change.

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