Every time I step into a Jeevan Shiksha classroom, I realise that I am not just there to facilitate — I am there to listen, learn and connect.
Project Jeevan Shiksha is our endeavour to bring life skills and Social-Emotional Learning into the everyday lives of children. Through engaging sessions, activities and reflection, we help children understand themselves, build healthier relationships, express their emotions and develop empathy, confidence and responsible decision-making — skills that stay with them far beyond the classroom.
Through simple conversations, stories and activities, children begin to talk about friendship, emotions, kindness, trust, forgiveness and the little challenges they face every day. And sometimes, behind a shy smile or a raised hand, there is a child finding the confidence to be heard.
What stays with me are these small moments — a child saying “sorry”, another choosing to include someone or a student discovering that their feelings matter.
These may seem like small steps, but they are the beginnings of lifelong skills.
Project Jeevan Shiksha is close to my heart because it reminds me that education is not only about what children learn from us, but also about the person they are becoming. And being a part of that journey is a privilege!!
Sujata Rege
Facilitator