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PRAKASHAK: Paving the Way for Systemic Change This year, we launched our PRAKASHAK program (Parent’s Remote Assistance and Knowledge Support for Holistic Advancement of Kids) as a pilot in the Satyabadi block of Puri district, later expanding it to another block in the district. Building on its success in Puri, we further extended the program

It couldn’t have been a better day to host our learning workshop. Reflecting on ThinkZone’s 10-year journey, one truth resonates deeply: impactful change doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the result of collective efforts, resourceful innovation, and the courage to challenge systemic barriers. As a bootstrapped education-focused nonprofit, we’ve always been conscious of spending—some might call

Sarifa, a talented artist hailing from a slum in Bhubaneswar, has an incredible story of self-discovery. Despite winning numerous awards and recognitions in various competitions and exams during her childhood, she never truly recognized her potential.

Manga is a dedicated teacher in Bhubaneswar, who grew up in a slum and attended a local public school. Living in a place where obtaining basic necessities like food and shelter was challenging, K. Manga understood how one’s surroundings could impact personal growth. During her upbringing, she had to prioritize obtaining these essential things.

National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th in honour of Swami Vivekanand whose contributions to social reform, philosophy, spirituality, and youth leadership have been inspiring youth since generations. On this special day, we want to highlight the efforts and dedication of three young ThinkZone fellows who continuously work towards bringing positive changes in their

Digital literacy is the foremost necessity of the 21st-century world. Common people, nation builders and the next generation of modern techno age are in the dire need of proper digital literacy. Digital Literacy is the new life skill of this age. The digital environment is spreading all around the society, hence well settled and comfortable

Rinki, a 2021 fellow from Bhadrak, supported children’s learning in her area. Rinki is an aspiring teacher. Before joining any professional teaching course, she wanted to have experience in teaching children. So she joined the fellowship to have hands-on teaching experience. When she started teaching children, she observed that children lacked basic skills like number