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Pakharshala: Learning Under the Open Sky

Pakharshala, meaning “school without walls,” is a revolutionary learning initiative by Kiran Purandare that brings education to life for 100 children in Pitezari village. This innovative approach breaks away from traditional classrooms, fostering a love of learning in a natural environment.

A World of Exploration:

Pakharshala offers a vibrant learning experience that goes beyond textbooks. Children engage in a variety of activities, including:

  • Singing folk songs
  • Reciting poems
  • Narrating jungle stories
  • Drawing pictures of birds and animals
  • Painting
  • Participating in quiz competitions
  • Dancing and enacting stories
  • Miming
  • Learning essential language skills

Learning Through Play:

By incorporating games, storytelling, and artistic expression, Pakharshala makes learning engaging and enjoyable. Children develop critical skills like communication, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while appreciating their cultural heritage.

Investing in the Future:

Pakharshala empowers children in Pitezari village by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. This innovative program fosters a love of learning and paves the way for a brighter future.

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Our activities

Trees for Nutrition

We operate Dr. Wangari Mathai nursery
of native fruiting trees, we offer Two saplings
per head, there are more than 10000 beneficiaries.

Pakharshala – A School without Walls

100 kids from the Pitezari village particpate in various activities like Singing folk songs, reciting poems, narrating jungle stories, drawing pictures of birds and animals, painting, quiz competition, dancing, enacting, miming, learning language skills.

Eco-Friendly Waterholes

We have created more than 3000 eco-friendly waterholes, to provide Safe, potable water for wildlife. This also resulted in reduced Man-animal conflict.

Snake & Animal Rescue

We are active in the field of snake & animal rescue, and reducing Man-animal conflicts. We organize workshops, and awareness programs about snake & other animal rescue.

Helping Indigenous People

We help locals in growing and providing market for locally grown crops like Spices, Chilly Powder, Turmeric Powder, Beans etc. We also help students with bicycle distribution, laptops & study material distribution, constructing school toilets etc. activities.

Women Empowerment

We help create alternative source of income for the local Gond womens of six villages, with more than 20 families directly benefited from it. Womens make more than 40 products including hand – stitched quilt, baby quilt, table runner, table cloth, shoulder bag, etc.

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