India’s foundational literacy gap is not a fringe problem. The ASER 2024 national survey found that 76.6% of Class III children in rural government schools still cannot read a Class II-level text, after three years of schooling.
In the landscape of Indian philanthropy, the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI) stands out with a distinctive approach.
It’s been nearly four decades since Shibu and I have consciously started investing our time and energy into causes that are close to our hearts.
Education has long been hailed as the great equalizer. Yet, for children born into disadvantaged socioeconomic circumstances, deep disparities persist.
It’s been nearly four decades since Shibu and I have consciously started investing our time and energy into causes that are close to our hearts.
I remember that day when I held Kusum & Namita for the first time in my arms. They were with their parents looking for a good school for their children.
I was in Kerala last week –a place very close to my heart, my home. I was invited to attend an event in a government school.
