Our Initiatives
Shodhak Library: We have shifted!
Expect more welcoming interiors and a bunch of new, interesting activities for children.
After years of operating the library out of a small space in Phule Nagar, Powai, we at Navnirmiti Eduquality Foundation have relocated the community library to a new space, with more enticing décor and more space for children. The new space was inaugurated on 30 October 2024 by Dr. Vivek Monteiro, a scientist and reformer with a fatherly fondness for children and the invariable desire to answer questions that pop up in these untethered tiny minds.
The organisation of the event was a flurry of activities that culminated into one that marked not only the relocation of our community library but also evoked the thirst for knowledge among children. Renowned illustrator, animator and short film Director Prof. Shilpa Ranade honoured us with her august presence at the inauguration ceremony. She effortlessly connected with the children through her encouraging speech and contributed some of her books.
We were also blessed by the presence of Mr. Kishor Jadhav, an enthusiastic teacher from Adarsh Vidyalaya, Ms. Sugandhi Francis, a reformer and social worker for women’s rights, Mr. Rupesh Gesota, a social worker dedicated to the upliftment of children and Mr. Mahendra Ingle. Mr. Kishor Jadhav shared his insights on teaching and learning methods, gleaned over several decades of experience. Mr. Mahendra Ingle nudged us into the possibilities and opportunities in life to mould children into becoming financially independent.
Ms. Jyoti Francis, CEO, Navnirmiti Eduquality Foundation and one of the Founding Members of this library project presented the vision of our organisation for the project and its projections. She also threw light on the efforts that went into bringing this project to fruition as well as the relentless efforts and contribution of Dr. Nandkumar Jadhav, Director, Navnirmiti Eduquality Foundation in bringing the idea to life.
Our new space is equipped with an upper-deck reading corner, a story-telling settee, a colourful book rack contributed by Mr. Raja Francis, Marketing Head at Navnirmiti Eduquality Foundation and fencing to ensure safety. Expect mauve interiors to brighten up the space and a burst of colours in the form of animated characters from children’s storybooks imagined onto the walls by fine arts virtuoso Ms. Pooja Lahane and her talented assistant.
We will be organising some interesting events and activities from time to time at Shodhak, including Storytelling with puppets or drama, interactive games, Read Aloud sessions, Audio-Visuals sessions of inspiring stories and information and Poetry recitation.
- FLN library class: 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. (Monday to Thursday)
- Junior group (1st to 5th std)
- 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
- Senior group (6th to 10th std)
- 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
- Saturday: 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (community engagement and both batches included)
- The library remains closed on Friday and Sunday.
Children’s Day celebration on 14 November 2024, with games, book activities, quizzes and competitions and loads of fun!
