Diksha foundation
Welcome to Diksha FoundationDiksha Foundation offers holistic education to children from socially and economically marginalized communities in India. Since 2010, Diksha’s movement has been towards creating “transformative learning spaces for children”.
Our Environment
Diksha’s idea of education is not confined to mere literacy alone, it focuses on the holistic education of the child by looking at the social, creative and moral development of each student. The three R’s – Relationship, Responsibility and Reverence for all life are taken into consideration while imparting education. We believe that education is a journey of self-discovery, self-love and self-esteem, and that it is a process of change from within, a change in one’s habits and world views and one’s Relationships and Responsibilities towards the community.
Location: Diksha Foundation, House of Dr. Ashok Singh
Patliputra Path, Rajendra Nagar, Patna 800016
Telephone: 91 9835055503
Email: [email protected]
Working Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 am – 6pm
CORE VALUES
FREEDOM – We foster an environment where freedom encourages self-motivated growth in children and adolescents, nurturing their natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect. This space enhances curiosity, questioning, and problem-solving skills.
JOY – We believe that an environment filled with joy naturally attracts and energizes children, making learning activities engaging and effortless. This approach reduces pressure and stress, allowing learning to happen organically.
DEMOCRACY – At Diksha, we create an inclusive and accessible space by embracing democracy. This environment helps individuals understand and demand their rights while fostering a sense of responsibility, peace, and security, rooted in human rights.
In Loving memory
“Badi Maa, (1956-2019) the epitome of kindness & compassion, was a teacher, a friend, philosopher, guide and a role model for all who came in contact. She was loved by her students for her simplicity, elegance and caring nature. She taught us to be content with what we have. A cheerful soul who spread only happiness and positivity all around wherever she was. She will forever be cherised by us in our memories and reflected in our work.”
Our Story
In 1997, a group of school friends from Don Bosco Academy, Patna, volunteered for community service and dreamed of improving the state of education in their native Bihar. Thirteen years later, they reunited and established Diksha Foundation to offer education to children and youth from socially and economically marginalized communities.
We started Diksha in 2010, and as we grew up in Bihar, the management team often observed that while they were privileged and had access to education, the same was not true for many children in Bihar. At that time, Bihar’s literacy rate was the lowest in the country, at 47%. The overall infrastructure of education was quite poor, although things began to improve after the new government was established in 2005.
Diksha Foundation was started with the goal of providing education to underprivileged children in society. However, at Diksha, we never defined education as something solely focused on grades and scores in different subjects. We have strived to integrate education with the overall development of children for their holistic growth. This approach has enabled children at Diksha to pursue their dreams and careers. Over the years, we have helped children from marginalized communities gain decent opportunities to explore their potential.
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Get In Touch
Location: Vatika Vihar, Road no-4, near Manokamna Mandir, Anand Vihar Colony, Rukanpura, Patna, Bihar- 800014
Telephone: +91 9430011709
Email: [email protected]
School Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM to 6PM
DISCLAIMER
Diksha Foundation is a non-profit organisation. We do not represent any political parties or religious beliefs. We do not partner with organisations that do not have documented policies for safeguarding their beneficiaries (children, youth or students) and staff against exploitation.
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