Bengaluru:eVidyaloka, a non-profit organisation focusing on rural education, has concluded its annual National Partner Summit, ‘ROSHNI 2024’, in Bengaluru.
This two-day event saw the participation of over 56 field coordinators and representatives of more than 40 partner NGOs from 14 states, who celebrated their invaluable contributions and reinforced their collective mission, the NGO said in a press release.
‘ROSHNI 2024’ had a theme of “Celebrating the Champions of Change,” which was a testament to the profound impact of eVidyaloka’s partners in transforming rural education. The summit provided a platform for sharing best practices, strengthening alliances, and fostering collaboration to further enhance educational outcomes for underserved communities.
The keynote address by Mangesh Wange, CEO of Swades Foundation, highlighted the critical role of community ownership in driving sustainable development. His discussion on the ‘4E’ formula – Engage, Empower, Execute, and Exit – offered valuable insights into achieving comprehensive community transformation.
The event also featured a workshop led by leadership coach Vinay Patil, Founder of Skillfix, who shared practical strategies on effective leadership and team building. Attendees exchanged stories of exemplary students achieving excellence and community transformations from their field locations that highlighted the positive impact of eVidyaloka’s programmes on rural children. The summit also covered topics such as community empowerment for sustainability, nurturing community leaders, technology integration, and risk mitigation.
Brinda Poornapragna, CEO of eVidyaloka said, “ROSHNI 2024 underscored the remarkable strength of partnerships and community engagement in advancing education for rural children. We are immensely proud to honour our dedicated partners and field coordinators, whose unwavering commitment is central to our mission of delivering quality education across rural India.”
The summit also celebrated four NGO partners who completed a decade of collaboration with eVidyaloka and recognized 10 exemplary field coordinators for their five years of dedicated service, acknowledging their pivotal role in driving educational change.