In every classroom, some kids are eager to contribute and those who are afraid to do so. It can be challenging to pull students into discussions who are reluctant to offer their voices, whether they are shy, like thinking for a long time before contributing or simply having a terrible day. In Bhumi’s Skill-Ed programme, […]
Bhumi’s Skill-Ed – the Need: As per the Indian Skill Report-20211, with 1.38 billion citizens, more than half is estimated to be below 26 years of age. This statistic is a reflection of the competition for employment in every industry. Especially in the rapidly growing technological world, the need for digital skills is growing along. […]
The problem UNESCO” estimates that 32 Crore students in India are affected due to COVID-19 school closures Children may dropout from the schools High chances for children to forget the skills/learnings from the past Solution At Bhumi, we identified the pressing need for quality education among the children from underprivileged families early on, and have […]
“The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a child rights crisis. Today in India, children are losing parents and caregivers to the virus, leaving them extremely vulnerable and without parental care” Yasmin Ali Haque, UNICEF’s India representative What does the future hold in store for these vulnerable kids? Read below to know more about welfare measures […]
Being a teacher involves establishing a culture of trust – with your students, parents, and co-teachers. As a new teacher and a virtual stranger, I wondered if it would be possible for me to achieve this in a virtual environment. Looking back, I can visualize how nervous I was for something as simple as calling […]
Every child deserves every chance; No child should have their chances limited by poverty. Educational inequality and inaccessibility to education have been a persistent concern. Working towards addressing them during the normal times have itself posed serious challenges. Imagine, working to bridge the gaps in the educational system during the times of COVID-19. Since March, […]
Believe you can and you’re half way there! The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in drastic changes in everyone’s routine and lifestyle causing distress/anxiety in most cases. Children especially, are affected due to school closures and not being able to connect with their circle of friends. Through this daunting situation, engaging in an any form of […]
Travail to Triumph! A Beam of Delight for Children from Shelter Homes to exhibit their flair during the COVID Pandemic Lockdown. The tough and testing times always have us on tip-toes in general to focus on activities and creativity that brings us a sense of excitement and peace. From young to old, it’s been hard […]
Bhumi’s Guidelines for volunteering during the CoVid Pandemic Last updated on: June 19, 2020 Volunteering during Covid19 is not like volunteering during regular times. It is important to note a few requirements before you start volunteering. Ensure your safety and that of your family before you consider volunteering especially if you are living with anyone […]
Participants: 78Duration: 90 minutesCities: Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Pune and TrichyMode: Zoom With the current COVID-19 crisis that we are facing, Bhumi volunteers came together to discuss how Bhumi can bring solutions for the challenges that we see around us. The discussion started with a broader question: COVID-19 is […]
