Vigyan Foundation

27/08/2026

Celebrating Raksha Bandhan with a Promise for Equality 🤝

This Raksha Bandhan, children across 20 intervention schools in Lucknow celebrated the festival through creativity, participation and a shared message of equality.

Using locally available materials, children made their own Rakhis and, going beyond traditional notions of protection, boys and girls tied Rakhis to one another. They pledged to support, respect and care for each other while contributing to a safer and more gender-responsive society.

For us, Raksha Bandhan is an opportunity to rethink protection—not as something one gender provides to another, but as a shared responsibility rooted in mutual respect, equality and care.

Through the Umeedon Ki Udaan programme, Vigyan Foundation continues to create learning spaces where girls and boys have equal opportunities, equal voice and equal space to learn, participate and grow together.

When children experience equality together, they can carry those values into their homes, communities and future.

20/08/2026

On 20 August 2026, Vigyan Foundation, in collaboration with Empower – The Emerging Markets Foundation, organised a Youth Skills & Employment Conclave under the Parivartan Project, bringing together 100+ adolescent girls and young women.
The programme was graced by Ms. Karuna Sachan, Deputy Director, Employment Department, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. V. D. Chaudhary, Additional Commissioner, MSME Department, as Guest of Honour.
Mr. Chaudhary shared information on Uttar Pradesh Government initiatives supporting entrepreneurship and employment, including ODOP and other schemes that provide financial support and opportunities for young people to start their own enterprises.
Ms. Sachan highlighted the employment opportunities and services available through the Employment Department and encouraged young participants to explore the department’s portal to access information on available schemes and opportunities.
Project Coordinator Shivani shared the journey of the Parivartan Project, which is approaching two years of implementation, and highlighted ongoing efforts to connect adolescent girls and young women with employers, stakeholders, skills and livelihood opportunities.
As part of the programme, girls who had completed relevant training were also supported with ovens to start home-based businesses and move towards self-employment.
The event was a step towards helping young women build skills, explore employment opportunities and move towards greater economic independence.

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18/08/2026

15/08/2026

This Independence Day, communities across 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh—Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Sitapur, Chitrakoot, Aligarh and Shravasti—came together to celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and togetherness.
From community gatherings to moments of shared pride, the celebrations reflected the values that strengthen our communities: dignity, inclusion, participation and hope for a better tomorrow.
The tricolour brought people together, reminding us that independence is not only about freedom—it is also about creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute and thrive.
Here’s to the spirit of India, celebrated together. ❤️🤍💚
Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳

31/07/2026

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”
Day 10 update: 31st July 2026
Tree plantation campaign, Vigyan Foundation planted 200 saplings in Vanagram Bargarh and belha, Manikpur.

Vigyan Foundation and youths in collaboration with the Forest Department organised a large-scale tree plantation programme at Vanagram Bargarh and Belha Manikpur. On this occasion, 200 plants were planted while spreading the message of environmental conservation under the guidance of
*Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Mau) Shri Ram Rishi Raman Ji as the chief guest, along with Bargarh Gram Pradhan Shri Shailesh Shukla Ji and officials of the Forest Department, Police, ICDS and Health department

This green initiative will continue in the coming days in the remaining Gram Panchayats. Till date 900 saplings have been planted

23/07/2026

एक पेड़ माँ के नाम !!
| Plantation Drive for environment conservation- A collaborative effort with forest Department

In collaboration with the Forest Department, the youth members of Vigyan Foundation are proudly carrying forward the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign in Manikpur and Bargarh.

Under this initiative, a large-scale tree plantation drive is being conducted across 22 Gram Panchayats.
So far, 550 saplings have been planted in the following Gram Panchayats:
 Unchadih
 Shakrauha
 Churah Kesharua, Village: Kekramar
 Ailha

The youth have taken a strong pledge to plant 2,200 saplings across all 22 Gram Panchayats and have also accepted the responsibility of protecting and nurturing these trees in the honor of their mothers.
The objective of this campaign goes beyond planting trees — it aims to create awareness about environmental conservation, water conservation, and soil preservation, while emotionally connecting every individual with nature and the respect for mothers.

More than 200 people enthusiastically participated in the program, including representatives from the Education Department, ICDS, Health Department, Police Department, Rural Development, PRI Members, Kishori Groups, Bal Manch, Mata Samuh, and Youth Groups.

On this occasion, all participants took a collective pledge to regularly care for and protect the planted saplings.This green initiative will continue in the coming days in the remaining Gram Panchayats.
DM Chitrakoot

17/07/2026

🏫 बच्चों के लिए सुरक्षित, समावेशी और बाल-मैत्री विद्यालय की ओर एक मजबूत कदम! 🌱📚
विज्ञान फाउंडेशन द्वारा संचालित 'उम्मीदों की उड़ान' परियोजना के अंतर्गत लखनऊ के 20 परिषदीय प्राथमिक एवं उच्च प्राथमिक विद्यालयों तथा आसपास की बस्तियों में बच्चों के शिक्षा के अधिकार, गुणवत्तापूर्ण सीखने के अवसर तथा सुरक्षित एवं समावेशी विद्यालयी वातावरण सुनिश्चित करने की दिशा में निरंतर कार्य किया जा रहा है।
इसी क्रम में विद्यालय प्रबंधन समिति (SMC) के सदस्यों की क्षमता वृद्धि एवं हैंडहोल्डिंग के माध्यम से प्रत्येक विद्यालय की विद्यालय विकास योजना (School Development Plan - SDP) तैयार की जा रही है। यह केवल एक औपचारिक योजना नहीं, बल्कि विद्यालय, बच्चों और समुदाय की वास्तविक आवश्यकताओं पर आधारित एक सहभागितापूर्ण एवं व्यापक विकास योजना है।
इस प्रक्रिया के दौरान—
• ✅ शिक्षा का अधिकार अधिनियम (RTE) के मानकों के अनुसार सभी 20 विद्यालयों का विस्तृत आधारभूत सुविधाओं का आकलन किया गया।
• ✅ विद्यालय क्षेत्र में स्कूल से बाहर (Out-of-School) बच्चों तथा विशेष आवश्यकता एवं अतिरिक्त देखभाल (Children with Special Needs and Care) वाले बच्चों की पहचान की गई।
• ✅ बाल समूह (Child Collectives) के साथ बैठकों के माध्यम से बच्चों ने स्वयं विद्यालय से जुड़ी अपनी समस्याएँ, आवश्यकताएँ और सुझाव साझा किए।
• ✅ विद्यालय प्रबंधन समिति (SMC) के सदस्यों ने विद्यालय एवं आसपास के क्षेत्र का ट्रांसेक्ट वॉक (Transect Walk) कर विद्यालय की आधारभूत सुविधाओं, सुरक्षा, स्वच्छता, पहुंच, खेल, पुस्तकालय, पेयजल, शौचालय एवं अन्य आवश्यकताओं का प्रत्यक्ष आकलन किया।
• ✅ इन सभी जानकारियों को एकीकृत करते हुए प्रत्येक विद्यालय की समग्र विद्यालय विकास योजना (Comprehensive School Development Plan) तैयार की जा रही है।
यह विद्यालय विकास योजना शीघ्र ही जिला बेसिक शिक्षा अधिकारी (BSA) के समक्ष प्रस्तुत की जाएगी। साथ ही, विज्ञान फाउंडेशन विभिन्न विभागों, स्थानीय प्रशासन, कॉर्पोरेट सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व संस्थाओं तथा समुदाय के सहयोग से इन आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति हेतु समन्वित प्रयास करेगा।
हमारा उद्देश्य केवल विद्यालयों की भौतिक संरचना में सुधार करना नहीं, बल्कि ऐसे बाल-मैत्री, सुरक्षित, समावेशी और प्रेरणादायी विद्यालयों का निर्माण करना है, जहाँ प्रत्येक बच्चा सुरक्षित महसूस करे, समान अवसरों के साथ सीखे, अपनी प्रतिभा का विकास करे और गरिमा के साथ आगे बढ़ सके।
जब समुदाय, विद्यालय, बच्चे और प्रशासन एक साथ मिलकर योजना बनाते हैं, तभी शिक्षा वास्तव में बच्चों के जीवन में सकारात्मक परिवर्तन लाती है।

12/07/2026

🌱 Together for a Greener Tomorrow! 🌱
On 12 July 2026, under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, the Forest Department organized a Maha Vriksharopan drive in Hanua Village, Manikpur Block, Chitrakoot.
Vigyan Foundation team along with Youth Group Members, proudly participated in this large-scale environmental initiative. Our youth and adolescent members enthusiastically planted saplings, took a pledge to nurture and protect them, and engaged the local community through impactful street plays promoting environmental conservation.
The campaign was graced by the esteemed presence of Bebi Rani Maurya, Rajesh Singh Sengar, B. K. Pal, Arun Kumar, and Pratyush Katiyar.
With 86 lakh saplings planted across Chitrakoot district, this remarkable campaign reflects our collective commitment to restoring green cover, protecting biodiversity, and building a more sustainable future.
Every sapling planted today is a promise to future generations. Together, we can create lasting environmental change.
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DM Chitrakoot

15/06/2026

All children deserve to have a dignified childhood free from salvery and child labour. We stand with childrights!

The Global Network for Children’s Participation operates in three regions—Southeast Africa, South Asia, and South America—because we want to combine context-specific solutions with lessons learned that can be scaled up at the regional and global levels.
Why by region?
Although many barriers to child participation are shared—lack of safe spaces, discrimination, poverty, the impact of climate change, and mental health—each region requires context-specific responses: methods, materials, and advocacy strategies that work in different realities.
What we will do in each region (summary)
- Southeast Africa
Priorities: strengthening Children’s Advisory Committees (CACs), community mobilization against child labor, and support for regional advocacy processes. Planned activities: training for CSOs and child delegates, in-person regional meetings, piloting of adapted materials.
- South Asia
Priorities: inclusion of girls and adolescents in rural/urban settings, youth mental health, and participatory tools in schools and communities. Planned activities: training modules, pilot workshops with CACs, and documentation for the Community of Practice (CoP).
- South America
Priorities: participation of indigenous and rural communities, advocacy on education policies, and protection of child laborers. Planned activities: training for CSOs, campaigns led by children, and strengthening of national networks.
How we connect learning
The results and tools developed in each region will be documented and shared in the virtual Community of Practice so that CSOs and children’s committees from different regions can adapt solutions that have already proven effective.

15/06/2026

On ,
Vigyan Foundation in collaboration with Lucknow District Administration & Labour Department, launched the 5-day “Yes to Education, No to Child Labour” campaign across 30 settlements.