Ashram Shalas

Inter-cultural Education of the Indigenous People in Brazil

October 30, 2019

Rita Gomes, in her talk about the education of indigenous people, spoke of their long and arduous journey to first prove themselves as indigenous people of Brazil, and then demand their rights.

The Need for Intercultural Education in India: Lessons from QUEST, Maharashtra

January 29, 2019

It may not be desirable to advocate for a separate curriculum for tribal children. Instead, teaching should be localised to achieve the objectives of the present curriculum.

The Education of Scheduled Tribes in a Conflict Zone

November 19, 2018

The schooling of tribal children in conflict zones is riddled with severe challenges. We study the work of a relatively small and new NGO, Shiksharth, which is trying to support the public education system. In light of this, we present the situation, the challenges and some possible solutions.

Social Movements Leading to Educational Change Among Marginalized Social Groups

September 4, 2018

Social movements for greater democratisation can change the overall climate within which institutions function; without this, the cultural milieu…