Our founders interaction with “Mitti Ke Rang”

Our founders interaction with “Mitti Ke Rang”

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Our founder Mr.Santosh Phad had an opportunity to provide insigths regarding working in and for an "not for profits" or social enterprises at an event organised for team of interns of another social enterprise "Mitti Ke Rang" on 17 Oct 2018 at Mumbai. "Mitti Ke Rang" is an not for profit organisation who are doing excellent work for Advocating & Empowering the lives of 245 Million Widows and Their Children worldwide. You can check there work at https://www.facebook.com/mittikerangofficial Our Founder shared lot of ideas and thoughts regarding various questions the interns had. He also had a chance to learn few things himself from this enthusiastic social activists. Certainly it was an positive meeting that opened a door of collaboration between two organisations working for good of society. You can also become our…
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Santosh Phad as panelist for MUNIJAN 2018 organised by Mumbai University

Santosh Phad as panelist for MUNIJAN 2018 organised by Mumbai University

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On 02 Oct 2018, Our Founder Mr.Santosh phad was panelist at most esteemed  "MUNIJAN 2018", social initiative organised by Mumbai University on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti at Mumbai University Fort campus. Initiative was to promote social entrepreneurship to bring social innovation /ideas to save environment. Students from various management institutes from Mumbai presented their ideas. Students were very professional,passionate  about creating healthy environment.  It was wonderful intracting with Dr.Smita Shukla (Director ADMI, Mumbai) and Dr.Kavita Laghate (Director, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Mumbai) and  Prof.Abhiraj Shivdas from Mumbai University.  MUNIJAN is an initiative taken by the University of Mumbai to embrace the core values of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.   It was fully packed summit with attendees such as numerous esteemed educationists from schools, institutes,…
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StudyMall – Bridging Rural-Urban education divide – Computer Education in Government schools in Maharashtra

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The necessity of a basic computer education is immense in this day and age. The lowest job to the highest job, the need for a computer is always there. As we become more technologically advanced, kids have started using computers and mobile phones since they start speaking. This helps them be smarter, worldlier wise and also be in touch with the relevant events of the world. This is a luxury for many kids in the rural areas of India. Hence, we as country should strive to bridge these barriers. At the ThinkSharp Foundation, we believe that education for all should not be a luxury, but a necessity. In the 21st century, computers, technology and everything related to it, has become a way of teaching and learning. Why should the lesser…
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To learn more,travel more-Inspiration from two 10 years old.

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Inspiration comes in all sizes and shapes . Today’s inspiration that I would like to share is story of Darshan and Omkar Hilal both of them are 5th standard students in a small village. Why are they inspiring us? Because they show us that when we want something for ourselves, we need to learn, acquire knowledge and for that we should be 100% committed. And this also means giving up easy choices and coming out of comfort zone to learn and do better. [caption id="attachment_670" align="aligncenter" width="840"] Darshan and Omkar  5th Std students[/caption] They both are users of our StudyMall project at one of our partner school Z.P.School Antrad Need, Tq.Karjat, District Raigad. And they chose this school despite having to travel 6 km every day with 100% commitment. They…
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16th StudyMall launched at Z.P School, Poshir, Tq.Karjat, Dist.Raigad

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Thinksharp Foundation is growing and reaching more and more villages to help rural children by providing them better educational infrastructure. On 18 April 2018  we met another milestone, we launched 16th StudyMall at Z.P School, Poshir, Tq.Karjat, Dist.Raigad With this StudyMall we are reaching now 4000+ rural children and more than 100 teachers in our StudyMall schools. This Project was sponsored through our CSR  (Corporate Social Responsibility) partnership with Endurance International Group, a renowned Technology company (More details - https://india.endurance.com/about-us/)  [caption id="attachment_641" align="aligncenter" width="840"] A Digital Class-StudyMall with projector being displayed.[/caption] This project was mainly possible due to support from all our donors, funders, supporters, local teachers, parents and villagers .We thank especially our local supporter and volunteer Mr.Ravi Paste Sir who himself is full time Teacher but is helping us in reaching…
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13th StudyMall launched at Z.P school , Rumhana, Tq Sindekhedraja, Dist.Buldhana

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Thinksharp Foundation is growing and reaching more and more villages to help rural children by providing them better educational infrastructure. On 14 April 2018  we met another milestone, we launched 13th StudyMall at Z.P school , Rumhana, Tq Sindekhedraja, Dist.Buldhana.  With this StudyMall we are reaching now 4000+ rural children and more than 100 teachers in our StudyMall schools. This Project was sponsored through our CSR  (Corporate Social Responsibility) partnership with Endurance International Group, a renowned Technology company (More details - https://india.endurance.com/about-us/)  [caption id="attachment_609" align="aligncenter" width="840"] Children from the School posing for picture in there new "StudyMall" classroom.[/caption] This project was mainly possible due to support from all our donors, funders, supporters, local teachers, parents villagers and specially because of our mentor and supporter Mr.Chate Sir who is reputed Government officer himself…
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8th and 9th StudyMall Launched at Kalegaon and Kumbefal Village

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Thinksharp Foundation is growing and reaching more and more village children to provide them better educational infrastructure. On 20 Dec 2017 we met another milestone, we launched 8th and 9th StudyMall at Z.P. School, Village Kalegaon and Z.P. School, village Kumbefal, Tq-Khamgaon at Dist Buldhana.  The ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out by our Guide and Advisor Respected Bodade sir alonwith our international volunteer team from USA, Disha Karale, Dr.Vandana karale and Mr.Shridhar Karale. They were also joined by other local dignitaries such as Gram Panchayat and district officers. You can catch glimpses of opening ceremony of StudyMall on our facebook page-For StudyMall launch at Z.P.SCHOOL, Village Kalegaon-https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThinkSharpFoundation/photos/?tab=album&album_id=964283767044173 For StudyMall launch at Z.P.SCHOOL , Village Kumbefal - https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThinkSharpFoundation/photos/?tab=album&album_id=964315647040985 This will help 500+ village children 15+ teachers in learning and teaching…
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10th StudyMall launched at Z.P.School Antradneed, Dist Raigad

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Thinksharp Foundation is growing and reaching more and more villages and children to provide them better educational infrastructure. On 22 Dec 2017 we met another milestone, we launched 10th StudyMall at Z.P.School Antradneed, Tq-Karjat, Dist Raigad.  Our International volunteer Mrs.Mona Dange and her Son Abhijeet joined from Singapore and our supporters Dr.Shashikala joined from USA.  You can catch glimpses of opening ceremony and StudyMall at our facebook page-https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=964771866995363&id=181244028681488 Antrad Need village  is a  small villages located in Taluqa Karjat, with approximate population of  559 and no other school or NGO in nearby vicinity. We have set up Library and digital class for betterment of these 30+ students of 1st to 5th std of marathi medium and to help 2 teachers of this school. 1 classroom is converted as advanced hub…
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Teach For India TFIx program attended by our founder.

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Our founder Mr.Santosh Phad was one of the selected social entrepreneurs in round 1 of a selection process for a TFIx  incubation program by Teach for India (TFI)  07 and 08 Dec 2017 at Mumbai. TFIx is a year-long Incubation Program and lifelong Learning Circle, for passionate entrepreneurs working in the education space TFI is an esteemed non-profit organisation (http://www.teachforindia.org/). TFIx, will provide yearlong support to those who are  selected as they set up their organisations.This program will provide support, one to one mentor ship and guidance to fellow entrepreneurs. As a part of the selection process of the TFIx program, there was a  2 days program arranged in Mumbai on 07 and 08 Dec 2017. Our Founder Mr.Santosh was chosen in round 1 and was qualified for this 2…
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7th StudyMall launched at Village Panodi, Dist Ahemdnagar

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We are very happy to share that our 7th  StudyMall Project was launched on 02 Dec 2017 at Balpan English School. On occasion of the opening ceremony a science exhibition was also presented by  150+ school's talented little scientists . Children made windmill, sound and air properties, volcano eruption, rainbow formation, motor driven boat, sprinkler irrigation, ATM machine, Hydraulic lift etc as part of science exhibition. To know more click the link to see exclusive pictures of this event on our Facebook page album. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.955111167961433.1073741835.181244028681488&type=1&l=fd30796769  This  School is started by a very dynamic couple and social entrepreneurs themselves Mr and Mrs Munde. They both have two talented children Pratik and Varad,  and they realized  they had to send there eldest Son Pratik to a town place to study in English medium.…
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