New CERC at Kutra

The inauguration of the New CERC (Community Education and Resource Centre) in Kutra was a momentous occasion that aimed to empower the local community through computer education. Held on June 19, 2023, the event gathered esteemed guests, dedicated committee members, and enthusiastic participants, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and enthusiasm.The program began with a warm […]

World Day Against Child Labour in Odisha

World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12th annually, sheds light on the pressing issue of child labour. Today, a significant number of children under the age of 18 are engaged in various jobs, either to support their families or driven by their own interests. In the Joda block, which encompasses Barbil and Joda […]

Breaking Barriers – Sabita Juanga the first Matriculate of Baunru Village

Sabita Juanga has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first student from the remote Baunru village in the Harichandanpur Block of Badapalashpal Panchayat to pass her matriculation exam. Nestled amidst dense forests and hills, Baunru village is home to only 20 Juanga families, and unfortunately, it has been neglected in various aspects, including transportation, […]

University of Turku Team Explores Education Signature Program Areas in Fall 2022

In fall 2022, a team of academics and administrators from University of Turku, spent one week in the Education Signature Program areas. The team consisted of University of Turku’s teacher training school Principal Vesa Valkila, Head of Department of the faculty of Education Dr. Kristina Heikkila, training expert Mirjami Jeskanen, Turku Research Institute for Learning […]

PRI Conventions Across Odisha: Supporting Governance for Better Childhood and Quality Education

Aspire has been conducting one day conventions on child rights and Right to Education(RTE) Act, 2009  for newly elected members of Panchayati Raj Institutions across Keonjhar, Jajpur, Sundargarh, Dhenkanal and Angul districts of Odisha. In our efforts to encourage local governments to take charge of child rights and quality education, we continuously support them through […]

Teachers Day 2022

Aspire celebrated teachers day on September 5 in panchayat, clustered and block levels in all the districts we work, across Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. A floral tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was organised in all the celebrations and participants were oriented about his life and contributions to education. Discussions were conducted on topics such […]

AspireImpact: Jajpur District Officials to Track Out of School Children in Sukinda Block

Aspire team’s meeting with Jajpur District Collector, DEO, Sub-Collector, Block Education Officer (BEO) and other government officials has prompted the officials to conduct a district level survey to track out of school children in all the government schools in the district. During the VER(Village Education Registry) updation earlier in Chingudipal, Kansa and Ransol areas, our […]

Block Level One Day Orientation on FLN for CRCCs and BEO

Aspire organised a one day orientation for all block level Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators(CRCCs), Assistant Block Education Officers(BEOs) and other staff from Block Education Office and Aspire in Banspal. The orientation took place in the Banspal BEO office under the NIPUN Bharat Mission on 20th July. Participants built an understanding about the importance of developing […]

World Day Against Child Labour

Aspire, in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, observed the World Day Against Child Labour on 12th June at DN High School in Keonjhar. The event was organised to spread awareness about the importance of protecting childrights and how to stop the increasing rate of child labour in our countrty Keonjhar District and Sessions Judge […]