Tripura Foundation Podcast

In this episode, we explore what makes our Hope Learning Centers truly revolutionary. Specifically designed for marginalized children facing extreme poverty and trauma in rural India, our after-school model—guided by Dr. Pillai’s teachings—goes beyond traditional education.

Join us as Program Director Shilpa Navenkar explains how our unique approach nurtures students' cognitive abilities and emotional resilience, offering a powerful solution to the global education crisis. No other program in the world addresses these critical areas like we do, transforming not only how children learn but also their futures.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about reimagining education and creating lasting change!

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of our Hope Learning Centers, this special podcast episode takes an in-depth look at the reality of poverty in rural India, highlighting the daily struggles faced by our Hope children. The episode also reflects on how the global pandemic a few years ago added further complexity to these already challenging circumstances.

We were honored to feature our Program Director, Shilpa Navenkar, who shares her inspiring journey with the Hope Centers for over a decade. Shilpa offers invaluable insights into how we identify and uplift children in challenging circumstances, illuminating the profound impact of our work over the past decade. This timeless exploration of poverty and resilience offers a powerful perspective on the ongoing efforts to create lasting change. Don’t miss it!

Hope Learning Centers is a unique after-school education model for marginalized children. Our Hope model has been tried and tested for more than ten years and recognizes the importance of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral make-up of the student's brain. As a result, we help children living in abject poverty create sustainable change, enhance their intelligence and compassion, support good mental health, and create a better life. Our Hope children, who joined Hope Learning Centers a decade ago, are now pursuing higher studies. We have Rohit to share his journey from being a shy child to becoming a teacher!

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At Dr. Pillai’s Hope Learning Centers, we turn barriers into bridges for marginalized children through our pioneering after-school program. Shilpa Navenkar, our Hope Center Program Director, is proud to share the inspiring journey of Tanvi, a dedicated Hope alumna.

Tanvi’s story is one of remarkable determination and courage. Raised in a humble family—her father a truck driver and her mother a housewife—Tanvi emerged as a natural leader, advocating for herself and her classmates. Her experiences at the Hope Center empowered her to challenge and change the stereotypes about girls pursuing higher education. Today, Tanvi is pursuing an M.Sc in Chemistry at Goa University, breaking new ground for girls like her.

Our Hope Centers provide a nurturing environment where children like Tanvi can harness their strengths and gain the support they need to fulfill their potential.

Explore the empowering stories at Dr. Pillai’s Hope Learning Centers, where marginalized children find new pathways to success through our pioneering after-school program. Shilpa Navenkar, our Program Director, shares the inspiring journey of Pratiksha, a Hope alumna whose dream from over a decade ago to become a nurse is becoming a reality. Pratiksha's story of overcoming adversity and her drive to succeed and help people in need is truly inspiring.

Our Hope model, proven over a decade, addresses students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs, empowering children from poverty to achieve intelligence, compassion, mental health, and a better life!

Join us in making a difference. For just $12 per month, you can provide love and hope to a child, or support an entire Hope Learning Station, paving the way for many more success stories like Pratiksha's.

Women’s month was a time to uplift, encourage and recognize the important role women and girls play in creating Heaven on Planet Earth at Hope Stations! I interview Shilpa Navenkar, Program Director for Hope Learning Station Program, about what happened at Hope Stations this month and what is the significance of women’s month for our Hope girls and boys.

We give equal opportunities to both girls and boys at Hope Stations, providing nutrition, personal development, and a good education. In addition, children took the time to educate women in their communities about health and focus on revision for their end-of-year exams.

We warmly invite you to embark on a journey of profound impact by sponsoring a child or an entire Hope Station. Revel in the richness of spirit that comes from elevating young lives.

Step into our circle of change-makers — learn more and join our Hope Sponsor family here.

Hello and welcome to Tripura Foundation Podcast!

In Episode 0, Tripura Foundation’s Donor Relations Manager introduces Tripura Foundation and shares the purpose of this podcast. We welcome you to sit back and learn more about Dr. Pillai’s mission of HoPE-Heaven on Planet Earth and how Tripura helps those in great need.