Name: Teaching one child at a time
Uploaded: 2010-03-30T09:25:00Z
Duration: 16 min 6 s
Description: Educating the poor is more than just a numbers game, says Shukla Bose. She tells the story of her groundbreaking Parikrma Humanity Foundation, which brings hope to India's slums by looking past the daunting statistics and focusing on treating each child as an individual.

Educating the poor is more than just a numbers game, says Shukla Bose. She tells the story of her groundbreaking Parikrma Humanity Foundation, which brings hope to India's slums by looking past the daunting statistics and focusing on treating each child as an individual.

Teaching one child at a time

Giant statistics about India’s educational crisis can be overwhelming, but lasting change starts by seeing each child’s potential. In the heart of Bangalore’s slums, a school on a leaky rooftop became a vibrant community for over 1,100 children from 28 slums and four orphanages. Many of these students, once considered unable to learn or speak English, now excel in demanding subjects and win citywide sports competitions. By engaging families and nurturing every learner, hope and opportunity replace despair.