There are no learning gaps in children, only opportunity gaps. It is our job to close the opportunity gaps.”
– Deb Gustafson
At Mrityunjay Foundation, we accept every child for who they are. An 8th grader who struggles to read and a 6th grader who is shaky with basic maths are treated the same way – with zero judgement.
We offer a safe, inclusive space for first generation, K-12 learners from economically or socially challenged backgrounds to close learning gaps, improve learning outcomes, and explore their creativity. And all of this free of cost.
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Learning Bridge
We offer individualized one-on-one tutoring in different subjects making learning fun and engaging.
Mike Testing
We conduct various workshops like role play, games, read alouds, and storytelling to make the children confident
Technicolor
With art, music, yoga, and dance classes we give the children a chance to express themselves
Great Outdoors
Field trips help them build friendships and explore the flora and fauna around them.
We are not just obsessed with improving learning outcomes, we also give children a safe space to build their personality and explore their creativity. Apart from tutoring English, Maths, and computer skills, we take the children on field trips and give them exposure to arts, craft, dance, and storytelling.
We want to ignite a spark in these children that will never go out, the urge to learn, explore, and be curious.
Hear from our volunteers
“Watching the children dance and perform on stage freely without any inhibitions, and seeing the improvement in their hand-leg coordination and gracefulness as dancers brings me immense joy and pride The dance, yoga and zumba sessions have brought a new zeal and enthusiasm in their lives, while giving me a serene sense of satisfaction.”
Vidya Shenoy, dance and fitness trainer, and yoga enthusiast who trains the children on yoga and dance
“Watching the kids come up on stage and speak in English with a little more confidence than they did yesterday gives me tremendous joy. I also like to bring my kids to Mrityunjay Foundation so they can step out of their bubble and see a slice of the local community.”
Poornima Mohandas, a marketing professional who runs personality development workshops
“I believe that art should be accessible to everyone and I attempt to make my art skills available to as many people as possible. My experience with these kids has been amazing and I enjoyed the happiness on their faces when they see their own art work.”
Rukmini Maddikonda, an artist who trains the children on art and craft.
“Watching the children dance and perform on stage freely without any inhibitions, and seeing the improvement in their hand-leg coordination and gracefulness as dancers brings me immense joy and pride. The dance, yoga and zumba sessions have brought a new zeal and enthusiasm in their lives, while giving me a serene sense of satisfaction.”
Vidya Shenoy, dance and fitness trainer, and yoga enthusiast who trains the children on yoga and dance
“Watching the kids come up on stage and speak in English with a little more confidence than they did yesterday gives me tremendous joy. I also like to bring my kids to Mrityunjay Foundation so they can step out of their bubble and see a slice of the local community.”
Poornima Mohandas, a marketing professional who runs personality development workshops
“I believe that art should be accessible to everyone and I attempt to make my art skills available to as many people as possible. My experience with these kids has been amazing and I enjoyed the happiness on their faces when they see their own art work.”
Rukmini Maddikonda, an artist who trains the children on art and craft.
“Watching the children dance and perform on stage freely without any inhibitions, and seeing the improvement in their hand-leg coordination and gracefulness as dancers brings me immense joy and pride The dance, yoga and zumba sessions have brought a new zeal and enthusiasm in their lives, while giving me a serene sense of satisfaction.”
Vidya Shenoy, dance and fitness trainer, and yoga enthusiast who trains the children on yoga and dance
“Watching the kids come up on stage and speak in English with a little more confidence than they did yesterday gives me tremendous joy. I also like to bring my kids to Mrityunjay Foundation so they can step out of their bubble and see a slice of the local community.”
Poornima Mohandas, a marketing professional who runs personality development workshops
“I believe that art should be accessible to everyone and I attempt to make my art skills available to as many people as possible. My experience with these kids has been amazing and I enjoyed the happiness on their faces when they see their own art work.”
Rukmini Maddikonda, an artist who trains the children on art and craft.
The problem of learning gaps is real, well documented, and has only widened with the pandemic. First generation learners like your driver’s son or the local coconut seller’s daughter need a lot of support that many of us take for granted.
At Mrityunjay Foundation, we serve just the first generation learners in Sarjapura, Bangalore. But the need is much bigger and widespread. We are only constrained by the space we have and the number of staff we are able to employ.
But we are ambitious and with your help we will help more kids, across communities, improve their learning outcomes.
