On July 7th, 2023, a coordination meeting was held at Saharpada, organized by the Aspire team in collaboration with the ICDS department and child development workers. Attendees included Block Development Officer, Block Education Officer, Child Development Protection Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Aspire Team, and other officials. The meeting aimed to address the issues of child […]
On July 7th, 2023, Aspire Sukinda Block inaugurated its 11th Community Education Resource Centre (CERC) at Kaitha village in Pingal gram panchayat. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Chief Guest, Minister Mr. Pritiranjan Gharai honourable minister of skill development, technical education and rural development Odisha, along with Sukinda Block Chairman Mr Dibyaranjan Baral […]
In a state-level CRPF meeting held on June 29th at the BDO office in Champua, Keonjhar, representatives from Odisha and Jharkhand gathered to discuss child protection and welfare. The agenda covered important topics such as strategies for child protection by CRPF, the potential implementation of a social audit plan, proposing Keonjhar District as a Child […]
We are thrilled to share the successful visit of Prof. Ganesh N. Devy and Prof. Surekha Devy to our programmatic areas in Odisha and Jharkhand. Their presence proved to be an invaluable asset, as they shared their extensive knowledge and expertise in the fields of linguistics, literature, and community empowerment. Prof. Devy’s remarkable efforts in […]
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, 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 […]
On May 26th, Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, the Director of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, conducted a highly interactive online science session. The session attracted a remarkable turnout of 1437 participants, including CERC students, CERC teachers, and Aspire core staff. Prof. Bhattacharya, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions in Frugal Engineering to tackle health challenges […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
