Building digital safety skills to protect against online threats in today’s connected world In today’s world, where our personal and professional lives are increasingly online, cyber safety is as important as physical safety. On 11th August 2025, ASPIRE organized a Cyber Security Training at its Keonjhar office for team members, led by NIIT trainer Mr. […]
A powerful poster campaign, combined with rallies and community meetings, has sparked a grassroots movement in Kharagpur-1 Block against child marriage and child labour. With Panchayat leaders, ASHA and Anganwadi workers taking ownership, the campaign has led to zero teenage pregnancies in Kashijora in the last 3 months and six child marriages stopped in Kalaikunda. […]
ASPIRE’s Community Education Resource Centres (CERCs) in Odisha and Jharkhand are transforming remote villages into digital learning hubs—offering children academic support, skilling opportunities for youth, and essential e-services for communities. With 173 centers already established, many are moving towards self-sustainability while creating real-life success stories like Kusunu Munda, who went from a remote village in […]
A team from the University of Notre Dame visited ASPIRE’s project areas to study innovative approaches in rural education and community empowerment. From June 15–26, 2025, a research team from the University of Notre Dame, USA visited ASPIRE’s intervention areas in Odisha as part of their global I-Lab study on universal school enrolment and Child […]
Through ASPIRE’s Residential and Non-Residential Bridge Courses, children in remote Odisha and Jharkhand have overcome learning gaps to shine in the 2024–25 Board Exams, proving that every child can succeed with the right support. Bridging Learning Gaps in Remote Communities In regions where access to education was once scarce, ASPIRE’s Residential Bridge Course (RBC) and […]
On World Day Against Child Labor (June 12, 2025), the villages of Ruiya (Hatgamharia Block) and Dimbuli (Manoharpur Block) in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, set a shining example for all — declaring themselves Child Labor Free Zones (CLFZ). These declarations are the result of months of tireless effort by parents, Panchayat leaders, volunteers, and ASPIRE — […]
In the remote, forested villages of Pondi Uproda, Chhattisgarh, ASPIRE’s Jan Pahal program is giving 130 out-of-school children a second chance at education through its Residential Bridge Course (RBC) Centres — safe, joyful spaces where children learn, grow, and prepare to rejoin formal schools. But when funding for these centres began to run out, something […]
In early September, Dayaram, Founder and Executive Director of Aspire, accompanied by Dr. Kartika Bhatia, our former Research Director and current Research and Evaluation Advisor, embarked on a transformative week-long tour of universities and research centers across the UK.The idea behind these visits was to build collaborative relationships with leading academic institutions to strengthen the […]
On 21st and 22nd August’24 Dr. Liisa Toivonen, Counsellor from the Embassy of Finland , visited ASPIRE’s intervention areas in Danagadi and Harichandanpur, Odisha. During her visit, she observed a range of educational initiatives, including Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) classes, middle school interventions, Anganwadi’s, and Residential Bridge Courses. Dr. Toivonen engaged with children, government […]
In a momentous celebration, Joda Block proudly announces its official status as a Child Labor-Free Zone! A gathering of 1350 enthusiastic individuals, including esteemed chief guest Padmashree Dr. Tulashi Munda Apa, marked this historic milestone. This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the entire community, dedicated social workers, Block Chairman, WHO representatives, […]
