Every one can make a small difference, its just the will power that matters. What all options do you feel a house wife have if she decides to help ?

Well many... I am not able to recollect the persons name or address. It was few years back, when I met this enterprising women. She used to contact companies, get dozens of tooth paste, powder, comb, oils, etc...and dump it in her garage.

Then she used to contact organisations who need basic support and help them.

If I happen to trace her contact, would surely like to cover her story in detail in yaatra.

MAZHAVILLU - Education Beyond Classroom


The Great Mahatma had once said- Education plays a significant role in the creation of a better individual, thereby laying the foundation for a better society, a better world, and in turn a better future for humanity. Ironically, the students are misled to conceive the concept of education as a short cut to riches and fame. Current systems are subjected to a monotonous and rigid syllabus with a narrow focus.

Vinodh, founder of Mazhavillu, asserts student’s worth is judged by the scores obtained and very little consideration is given to their talent and individuality. Started in 2002 at a remote village near Palakaad, Kerala. Vinodh & team aims to bring out this school as a research center. Kudos to this team, who inspite of their daily jobs have a mind set and vision.
Mazhavillu is an alternative education system based on the principles of freedom and equality. It was conceived as an institution based on the conviction that learning is a natural instinctive urge in young children that is often curbed either due to negligence or lack of exposure. An idea to see if a human being can be brought up with out fear, and in turn awaken the mind of the other individuals he interacts with is being explored into. The model would be based on a careful study of psycho-analysis where learning will not be a pressure bur a pleasure.

Objectives 1. To develop a model school for harmonious education. 2. To mould children into a rational and a creative human being. 3. To develop a new system of education focusing on the structure and approach 4. To develop a local research center on education and human potential. 5. To explore the scope of educating challenged childeren. 6. To give better education for the deprived . 7. To initiate community schooling.

Vinodh can be reached at 28/579, Sree Muruga, West Yakkara, Palakkad 678001, Kerala, ph : 0491-6450677.


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Food for Thought...

There are many people to do big things. But there are very few people who will do the small things. These very humble work, that is where you and I must be.
                                                                 - Mother Theresa