Leading India

My understanding of inequity has changed drastically over the last month. I got introduced to the concept during my stint at the TFI Institute, and it was a very theoretical concept. I could hardly connect with it. But I understood what it meant the second I stepped into my school. From sewage running through the corridors, and wet floors due to rainwater flooding, to cramped classrooms with space barely enough to fit 20 children, let alone 43. To top it all, the backgrounds of these children were even direr. We spoke to an alumnus who taught our class last year and she voiced her concerns about the same disruptive kids we were having issues with. That's when we realized that this is a mere 2-year stint for us, but the students have been in the same situation for their entire lives. 

However, what blinds you when you enter the classroom is how most students find their path to navigate, despite their circumstances. All the students have hobbies, interests, learning styles, and a story to tell. It gives me the confidence that as a collective, we can thrive if we put in the effort required. 

In the coming months I will be looking to learn more about how we can mitigate the effects of their circumstances through arts. Design is a powerful tool and if used effectively, we can create flourishing systems that work within the school and ensure that each child's potential is getting recognized.