Gramothhan

In Sonepur district, Gramothhan has successfully established six community centres with the support of the local community. These centres are designed to offer a comprehensive and well-rounded educational foundation to children from rural and tribal communities, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue education. The learning centres prioritize the holistic development of children, emphasizing quality education and skill-building, and serving as mentors to support them in successfully completing their education. The Centre Facilitators leading this initiative are mostly local youth from the respective communities or nearby villages.
Key areas of focus:
• Foundational literacy and numeracy
• Social-emotional learning
• Effective parent engagement
• Art/creativity
• Physical wellbeing

The concept involves establishing a pair of demonstrative (model) schools that operate under identical conditions, utilizing the same set of resources and facing similar constraints. Despite these challenges, these schools aim to deliver quality education and learning opportunities to children, with active contributions from all stakeholders, including parents, the community, teachers, and government officials. These high-performing schools are envisioned to serve as catalysts for other educational institutions and individuals, offering inspiration, demonstrations, and experiences that encourage them to contribute effectively to the transformation of education within their localities and the entire district.
Goals:
• Enhanced student attendance
• Improved student performance
• Effective teaching-learning process
• Increased parental engagement
• Strengthened eco-system
• Promotion of school libraries
• Empowerment of School Management Committees (SMCs)

The community libraries aim to offer abundant reading resources accessible to everyone, providing opportunities for activities such as read-aloud sessions, storytelling, and art. These activities contribute to enhancing the creative thinking and profound imagination of both children and youth. Another vital goal is to establish a connection between the community and schools through various library programs. Additionally, it creates locally relevant stories, games, and pedagogical approaches in collaboration with students, youth, community members, and teachers.

This initiative aims to concentrate on the development of youth and their involvement in community development. The goal is to cultivate a group of locally trained individuals who can actively contribute to the education system and the overall advancement of their communities through personalized mentoring.

In collaboration with Goonj CFW, the organisation strives to raise awareness and empower the community's residents. The commitment is to foster a relationship grounded in empathy, dignity, and mutual respect, bridging the divide between the difficulties experienced by the less privileged and those who are more affluent.