Date 08-Sep-2020 to 08-Sep-2020 |
Location Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM |
Format Online |
With the help of various partner organisations, the session witnessed the participation of individuals from different parts of the country, eager to share what literacy meant to them and how they have witnessed change within themselves.
Sarita, a young domestic help, shared how being literate, for her, included being aware of her rights and entitlement. She shared the hardships she had to face during her initial working days, both while commuting to and inside her workplace. After being associated with Martha Farrell Foundation, she understood what her rights are and how to deal with situations. This enabled her to become confident to face any challenging situation in the future.
Biswapriya, an adolescent associated with PRIA’s Kadam Badhate Chalo programme, shared how for him, learning was not restricted to only schoolwork, rather, it was something which enabled one to become a better person, to question the norms of the society and to ask why there is a differential treatment witnessed between boys and girls.
Kiran, from Azad Foundation, shared her experience of working as a driver, while pursuing her Bachelor's degree along with her daughter. Having only completed education till the 7th grade previously, Kiran become a zealous adult learner and began encouraging those around her to continue their education as well.
Adarsh, a youth-n-democracy fellow at PRIA, shared his story of how he tried to build curiosity and interest in children of his neighborhood, who due to financial constraints and lack of access to education, had to drop out of school. He shared how for him, taking this as a project seemed natural as he believed even if it is one small step, each one had a responsibility towards their community.
Through each one of these stories, a different aspect and meaning of literacy.