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
When women are full participants in a country's politics or economy, societies are more likely to succeed.
Indian women may have more access to education than before but their desire for a career remain unfulfilled due to lack of resources or oppressive cultural norms. With Upasana, female college graduates with a passion to teach, get the support system they need to get their careers kickstarted.
- Support an impactful teacher-training program
- Help a marginalised woman succeed
- Contribute towards a gender-equal society
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.
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
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.
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Income and livelihood
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Career and community
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Training and
support
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