Agastya Foundation’s work amid School Lockdown

Notes from Agastya: Education is often neglected in response to emergency situations, not generally being seenas immediately life-saving. Yet, the value of education to those affected by emergencysituations should not be underestimated and is consistently highlighted by parents andlearners themselves as crucial in bringing stability, emotional and physical protection, andcontinuity.…

Organisational structures need to be strengthened to help Covid-hit children

Combating the aftershocks of the second wave and a successful outcome for the well-being of children will only happen if there is greater cohesion between the government and Civil Society Organisations (CSO). Organisational structures such as the School Management Committees, District Child Welfare Committees and the local panchayats, among others,…