Strengthening Education Through Community Engagement
There might be a whole lot of things that every parent wants to give their children, but education tops the list. Unfortunately, for many parents who are also daily wage earners in rural Dharwad, ensuring that children go to school and actually learn is a challenge. Our program sessions in Dharwad often face attendance issues. […]
Opinion Piece: The Impact of Experiential Learning in Education
Experiential Learning, as defined by the Association for Experiential Education, is a teaching philosophy that informs many methodologies in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experiences and focused reflection to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and enhance people’s capacity to contribute to their communities. According to the Association for Business Simulation and […]
Young Dharwad Girls Champion Gender Equality In Their Communities
Basavannemma and Mallamma represent a generation advocating for gender equality, a generation that has witnessed changing times. What sets them apart is not only their observation but active participation. Hailing from the rural district of Dharwad, they are part of the Enabling Leadership’s Play program, where they learn to play football—a sport traditionally dominated by […]
Our Alumni as Coaches: Completing the Circle of Impact
Being a teacher means being a leader, guiding students towards a better future and shaping them into future leaders themselves. This responsibility becomes even more significant when all the students come from underprivileged backgrounds. Their lives mainly revolve around their homes and schools, and they rarely venture beyond this world. At Enabling Leadership, our teachers […]
Enabling Leadership’s Music Program Begins in Chennai
Chennai, known as South India’s cultural hub and famous as the Carnatic music capital, is about to be the next city to launch Enabling Leadership’s Create program. The program aims to positively impact 140 children in 4 government schools. It particularly emphasizes equal participation of boys and girls. However, encouraging students, especially those unfamiliar with […]
PLAY Program Opens Doors for Girls to Train with Professional Footballers
Imagine being a young girl with a passion for football. What if you not only got to play the game you love but also learn crucial leadership skills through a special program? And what if this program opened doors for you to train with the coaches of your city’s official football club? In a fantastic […]
Th Power of Choice (and the importance of getting it right!)
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a few people I had met at a CSR conference in Delhi. We had just attended a panel discussion on the critical role that education plays in reducing poverty. One of the them said, “It’s all about choices – if you have an education, you have access […]
Enabling Fearless Leadership
Coaching the child-centric way “I believe that every child has a leader in them. My intention as a coach with Enabling Leadership’s EL Play program is to develop the leadership capabilities within every child by encouraging them to ask questions about challenges being faced in their communities, to stay curious about the reasons behind them, […]
What makes a good problem solver?
Problem solving skills are a premium today. They are highly valued since solving complex problems and eliminating societal obstacles are essential for progress and development. Organizations dedicate significant resources to help their employees improve these skills. But despite the need and the focus, the world today has a scarcity of this much-valued resource. Why are […]
Positive Play in the Classroom
Enabling Leadership with building blocks “When I began attending EL Build sessions, I didn’t know much. Over time playing and working with building blocks, I have learnt how to cooperate and work with my class. Previously, I would resort to fighting and beating the other children. But I’ve changed now. I come to class on […]
