Results so far

Starting 2018, Shraddha Maanu has connected with 175+ female graduates in both rural and urban areas, and got them started on their teaching journeys.

These women faced diverse obstacles with their careers - lack of structural and emotional support, limited access to training, or lack of awareness or confidence. Now, they form a tightly-knit community at Upasana, and empower themselves and their primary-school students.

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How does Upasana work?

Key subjects delivered through innovative sessions

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Upasana's trainees are trained by volunteering individuals in English, Math, Science and Value Education (Culture & Life Skills) through multiple intelligence methodology (verbal, logical, intra/inter-personal, kinesthetic, visual and musical).

Theoretical and practical training that creates the best teachers to provide quality child education

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The trainees attend 150 hours of online/hybrid sessions over 2-3 months in batch sizes of 20-30, and undergo 3 months of On-the-Job Training, Following which they are assessed and certified.

Continuing support and mentorship that helps trainees succeed

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Our mentorship program ensures that the trainees have all the support they need to conduct and manage classes, and achieve set goals. This is also a factor that makes Upasana a great second chance program for women restarting their career after a break.

What we Look
for in a Teacher

We welcome women candidates from socially or economically marginalised communities with

A Bachelors degree

A desire to pursue a career

An inclination to become financially productive

An interest in teaching to make a social impact




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How does one benefit from joining Upasana?

An Upasana member changes her own life and the lives of the children around her by creating an ever-lasting social impact.
  • Income and livelihood

  • Career and community

  • Training and
    support

Case studies

Sridevi's marriage obligations conflicted with her desire for a career.

Tamizharasi worried about safety at the workplace.