COVID-19 Hunger Relief Update
Whenever there is a natural disaster or crisis, Akshaya Patra has been a first responder working in tandem with partners, donors, and volunteers to provide aid and hunger relief to those impacted communities. This was the case when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted India. COVID-19 Hunger Relief Efforts In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused […]
Gratitude Gala
During Diwali, families celebrate the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil as they end the fiscal year. The five-day event is celebrated with candles, lamps, fireworks, and other colorful lights with feasts and gifts. As it marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar, some families also spend […]
Leadership for Change
Here at Akshaya Patra, we understand that it is never too early to develop certain skills and mindsets that will facilitate personal and professional growth. One particular skill set that Akshaya Patra emphasizes is leadership. What Is A Leader? While most people can recognize leadership when they see it, defining what leadership actually means can […]
What We’re Doing While Schools Are Closed
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, India has been on lockdown in order to minimize the spread of the virus. The national lockdown closed schools, many of which provided a healthy and nutritious meal to students daily. The Research and Advocacy wing of The Akshaya Patra Foundation conducted a ground study on […]
Technology In Education Creates Opportunity
India has seen a recent development in innovation culture, as shown by the improvements in ranking by the Global Innovation Index. The country has raised its overall score from 86 to 52 from 2015 to 2019, and ranks 32 in the Knowledge and Technology Outputs section. Its rise in technology and becoming the second most […]
Escaping Poverty With Education
Despite a quickly growing economy, from 2014 to 2019, India’s poverty rate has remained a point of concern among philanthropic organizations for decades as about 22% of the country is classified as poor. The cycle of chronic poverty in families is difficult to escape and students may leave school before fully completing their education for […]
Striving for Gender Equality in India
Akshaya Patra is dedicated to providing meals to schoolchildren, because when the tummy is full, the mind is free to soar. Our free midday meals provide students the nutritional meal they need to stay focused in school, which in turn has successfully increased attendance, performance levels, and the net enrollment ratio, particularly among girls in […]
