CSR

DELI

Our volunteers recently partnered with NGO, DEFY to form the Digitally Enabled Learning Initiative – or DELI. DEFY’s mission is to design accessible, equal and local education for all.

Together our aim is to empower communities to create their own digital school and learning environments. In these digitally enabled ‘Nooks’ there is no teacher and no exams. People of any age and background can learn together out of curiosity and share knowledge with one another. DELI has taken off in communities which are economically and socially marginalized.

Everyone from teen school drop-outs to senior citizens is encouraged to express, experiment and experience different domains of learning. The programme is already empowering many – especially women who were unable to finish school.

Computer training

The main aim of this initiative was to equip Urdu Higher Primary School, Yelahanka with computers donated by AtkinsRéalis. Our volunteers installed four computers with licensed software and delivered basic training.

This included supporting staff on using MS-Office for efficient schooling and book-keeping. We also installed internet connections which would allow us to give continued support to the faculty. The resulting access to computer education has strengthened the pupils’ all-round academic performance.

Smart Classroom

Our corporate social responsibility  team in India recently created the first Smart Classroom at Samarthanam High School. These technology-enhanced classrooms foster opportunities for teaching and learning, by integrating computers, specialized software, audience response technology, assistive listening devices, networking, and audio/visual capabilities.

Through this programme, we’re supporting the development of underprivileged children who have learning, speech and hearing difficulties.