Teach For India - Bhavan's College Chapter

Sometimes, it's not about how much you give..but if you are willing to give, even when you don't have enough.

This Joy of Giving week lets celebrate the spirit of giving at http://www.giveindia.org/iGive-teachforindia2011

A big shout out to Srini Swaminathan for raising Rs. 55,657 for his classroom. We hope your children dream big dreams and see them come true.

Teach For India's mission is to build a movement of leaders to eliminate educational inequity in India. We endeavor to do so by adhering to our core values. The charkha or spinning wheel was a symbol for self-sufficiency and independence during our country's freedom movement. Just as the charkha spins fine fiber into strong cloth, our core values weave together our personal powers of transformation into a united and purposeful force to 'Be the Change' we wish to see in the world. Please share on your profile!

"One day all children will attain an excellent education"

You can open your own IGive page as a part of the GIveIndia Challenge, to raise money for your own classroom, in 3 simple steps. Teach For India has pledged to raise 5 lakhs this year. Help us in our journey to eliminate education inequity in India. http://www.giveindia.org/iGive-teachforindia2011

In our series on our core values, here is how we try to live one of them, Empathy:
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We take care of ourselves and those around us. We resolve differences with love and understanding. While we put in all efforts to change systems that are not effective, we do this with understanding and compassion and not with impatience, arrogance and disrespect.
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Our firkis, turning briskly in the gathering wind, are yet anchored on a strong circle of empathy. We remain sensitive to each others' needs, even as we individually take flight.

"Learning is a result of listening, which in turn leads to even better listening and attentiveness to the other person. In other words, to learn from the child, we must have empathy, and empathy grows as we learn."
- Alice Miller

How do you think empathy would manifest itself in your life as a Teach For India Fellow? Great to know your thoughts in the comments section!

Pixelate, initiated in association with Teach For India, is a poster designing competition. Explore your chance to communicate your message, not with speech, but with colors, pictures, designs and words! visit http://www.credenz.info/events/postque.php for more details
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A beautiful article by Madhumita Subramanian, a Teach For India 2009 Fellow. http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2011/08/the-bonsai-effect-why-teaching-should-be-promoted/

"One day all children will attain an excellent education"

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

Raise the bar of education and give the power of excellent education to every child in this country. Apply now to bridge the education inequity. http://www.teachforindia.org/who-we-are-looking-for.php

Education inequity is not limited to India but is a global problem. Do check this amazing video by Teach For Australia and you will be surprised at the similarities

Educational disadvantage in Australia Teach For Australia has a mission to confront educational disadvantage by transforming outstanding graduates into exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders. Our vision is of an Australia where all children have excellent education opportunities. We...