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“Education is the great equalizer”, a quote by Horace Mann more than 150 years ago, has come to light today more than ever. While he made the statement in context of the societal conditions at the time, the idea that equal opportunities to quality education is essential for the ongoing advancement of humankind and society stands true and undisputed. However, rural education in India, and the world at all, is still far from becoming something you’d call an “equalizer.” Despite

Poverty. It's a word we hear often, but for millions of families in India, it's a daily reality. It means going to bed hungry, worrying about where the next meal will come from, or not being able to see a doctor when someone is sick. It's a tough cycle, passed down from one generation to the next. But here at NOSFAM, we see something truly powerful breaking that cycle: education. Why Education is So Important for India's Families? Imagine a family in a small village in Mahara

When people hear "student-run nonprofit," there's often a smirk, a raised eyebrow, or a quiet dismissal. Can they actually make an impact?   We are here to clarify the most common misconceptions people may have about student-run organizations. Myth 1: Student-Run Nonprofits Aren’t Serious or Impactful   Reality:   Partly true, but not always.   It's true that some student initiatives start off with vague goals—sometimes more for college applications than community change. And

What would you prefer? In today’s competitive world, one of the important challenges most parents face is providing the right educational paths for their children. And with the wide variety of options available in this decade, making a choice just keeps getting harder. One of the two major choices in schooling is Homeschooling and Traditional schooling. Both of these branches have very different and unique benefits and at the same time, have their drawbacks and difficulties.

For generations, the school calendar has been as predictable as the changing seasons: nine months of intense learning, punctuated by a glorious, seemingly endless summer break. We've taken it for granted, often romanticizing summer vacations as a rite of passage for childhood. Yet, as Shiv Tandan aptly highlights in his thought-provoking video,  "The School Calendar Is Broken. Here's How We Fix It,"  (Do check it out!) this deeply ingrained system might be doing more harm tha

I still remember the nerves I felt as I walked into the classroom and met the kids for the first time. This had always been my little lifelong dream – to work with the underprivileged communities, to help with their education, and to make a real impact. And as a 15-year-old at that time, I was unsure of what to expect. It was my first time working with an organisation, and I was the youngest in the group at that time. And nothing would’ve prepared me for how deeply this would