Samaaveshi Pathshaala Foundation

The Samaaveshi Pathshaala Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2018 by two Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) graduates, is committed to promoting Read more inclusive education in Maharashtra's Karjat tribal block. Its goal is to bring about systemic change in schools, ensuring equal access and quality education for all children, irrespective of their social background or disabilities. With a vision for an inclusive future, the foundation aims to positively impact the learning outcomes of over 1 million children with diverse learning needs across India by 2030. It seeks to advance one grade level annually, aspiring to establish a prototype inclusive school where children with and without disabilities learn together harmoniously. Starting with an inclusive kindergarten in Kashele village on World Disability Day in 2018, the foundation now serves over 80 students, including six children with disabilities, across one kindergarten and three Anganwadis. The majority of beneficiaries come from Katkari settlements in Kashele and nearby tribal communities. By employing an 'inclusive curriculum' integrating constructivism, universal design for learning (UDL), and social-emotional learning (SEL), the organisation addresses the diverse learning needs of every child.