Teach for India

Sector

Education

Engagement since

2013

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Before my Fellows came, I didn’t speak much in class. I thought only smart kids had ideas worth sharing. But now, in our Self-Others-India classes, we talk about big questions like: ‘what makes someone a leader?’ or ‘how can I solve problems in my community?’ I made a project about plastic waste in my area. My voice matters now. And because of that, I dream of becoming an environmental engineer.

Abhishek Grade 7 student, Pune

About the Partner

Since its inception in 2009, Teach For India (TFI) has worked to improve the academic and holistic development of students from low-income communities. Through its fellowship programme, TFI places committed individuals in schools to teach and support students while developing their leadership capabilities. Its alumni continue to contribute to the education sector by working with schools, non-profit organisations and other institutions, as well as establishing initiatives that address educational inequity. Together, this network works towards ensuring that every child has access to an excellent education.

HBSF Engagement

Harish and Bina Shah Foundation’s grant supports Teach For India’s efforts to develop leaders who work collectively and with love to improve educational opportunities for children from low-income communities. It contributes to TFI’s fellowship and movement-building programmes, which seek to provide an education that enables the potential of self, others and India. The grant also supports organisational growth, expansion into new locations, events such as the Festival of Love, and innovative projects that strengthen TFI’s work towards educational equity.