Kadirenahalli Learning Centre

Our space in Kadirenahalli started post the pandemic with SJS and DWRU to help the children of domestic workers as they rejoined school. The community here consists mostly of migrants from Tamil Nadu settled in the city over the past generations. The children are predominantly first generation learners who go to nearby private schools. 

This has been the most challenging area for us since we have a limited space in the room in this area and we are unable to even store our material well. Though the facilitator and children in the area have been incredibly committed, we have been unable to create a culture of agency and democratic learning here. The children are very comfortable writing any work that is assigned but aren’t able to make decisions for themselves.

However, there has been a lot of progress for some children particularly in terms of their academics. Parents and teachers alike have observed that the children’s academic performance has improved and the children have made huge strides in their language capabilities.

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