Holistic Child Wellbeing Initiative

To address the challenges, rZamba launched the Holistic Child Wellbeing Initiative, focusing on foundational learning years (Nursery to Grade 3) and aligning with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative’s three verticals are:

1. Improving Learning Experiences

Project-Based Learning Fellowship and Library Fellowship Program: Empower youth to transform teaching practices. Volunteer Program: Engage external stakeholders and foster community empowerment in Ladakh.

2. Community and Parent Engagement

Village Education Committees (VECs): Strengthen VECs to act as educational leaders, ensuring sustainability of initiatives.
Mothers’ Engagement: Focus on health, nutrition, and children’s overall well-being. A pilot program addresses these areas to improve early childhood educational outcomes.

3. School Processes

Advocate for policy changes to ensure continuous improvements in government school education.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including school administrators, parents, and the education department.

Education Initiatives – Learning at Doorstep, Winter Learning Spaces, School Program

In 2024, Rzamba organized the Winter Community Class (Learning at doorstep) to provide students with meaningful educational experiences during the harsh winter months. This initiative was spread across multiple communities in Kargil, ensuring that children remained engaged in both academic learning . Our efforts aimed to create an inclusive and enriching learning environment despite the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions.

Community	Number of Students
Styankung	49
Tambis	35
Kukshow	49
Shelikchey	29
Apati	37
Tumail	24
Sharbat Gound	58
Chulichan	39
Mundiq	49
Lalung	68
Sharchey	45
Karchaykhar	49

Fellowship Program – rZamba Fellowship details, alumni impact.

The Rzamba Fellowship Program is a remarkable initiative that empowers local youth in Kargil by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for teaching. Organized annually, this fellowship serves as a platform for aspiring educators to receive hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to innovative teaching methodologies. By recruiting passionate individuals from the community, the program not only enhances their professional growth but also strengthens the education system in the region. Through this initiative, Rzamba aims to foster a new generation of dedicated educators who can bring meaningful change to classrooms and inspire young learners.

Alumni Impact of the Rzamba Fellowship Through Project-Based Learning

The Rzamba Fellowship Program has been instrumental in transforming education in Kargil through Project-Based Learning (PBL). Alumni like Riyaz, Ghulam, Zaheer, Kaneez Fatima, and others have actively implemented PBL in schools, making learning more engaging, relevant, and student-centered.

During their two-year fellowship, these educators designed projects that connected classroom concepts with real-life experiences. Whether exploring local water sources, documenting traditional stories, studying plant diversity, or mapping historical sites, they encouraged students to ask questions, investigate, and present their findings creatively.

Through this hands-on approach, students developed critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, making education more meaningful. The fellows witnessed remarkable growth—not just in the students, but also in their own ability to design impactful learning experiences.

Today, as Rzamba alumni, they continue to advocate for experiential and community-based learning, ensuring that education in Kargil is not limited to textbooks but extends to the real world. Their journey stands as a testament to how Project-Based Learning can empower both educators and students to become active learners and changemakers.

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