🌱 Holistic Education at Diksha Foundation
Every child is capable of greatness.
At Diksha Foundation, we believe education should nurture the whole child — mind, body, heart, and spirit.
🌈 Many Ways to Be Smart
Inspired by Howard Gardner, we support eight types of intelligence:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Linguistic | Reading, writing, storytelling |
| Logical–Mathematical | Problem-solving, patterns, reasoning |
| Musical | Rhythm, singing, sound |
| Bodily–Kinesthetic | Dance, movement, hands-on learning |
| Spatial | Drawing, puppetry, visual thinking |
| Interpersonal | Teamwork, empathy, collaboration |
| Intrapersonal | Self-awareness, reflection |
| Naturalistic | Gardening, connection with nature |
✨ Capabilities Approach: Education for Freedom and Dignity
The Capabilities Approach, developed by Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen, asks:
“What real freedoms does a person have to live a life they value?”
At Diksha, we believe that education must expand these freedoms, especially for children, youth, and women in underserved communities.
- 🛡️ Safety and bodily integrity
- 💬 Voice and self-expression
- 🤝 Relationships and community belonging
- 🌿 Joy, play, and nature connection
- 🧭 Agency and decision-making
- 💡 Dignity and hope for the future
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What does holistic education mean at Diksha Foundation?
It means nurturing the full potential of every learner — not just academic skills, but confidence, empathy, creativity, and joy.
2. Which frameworks influence your education model?
Our work draws on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and the Capabilities Approach by Sen and Nussbaum.
3. How is your approach different from traditional schooling?
We go beyond textbooks. Through theatre, sports, storytelling, life skills, and reflection, we create learning environments rooted in real life and community.
4. What are “multiple intelligences”?
They refer to the many different ways children can be smart — with their hands, with their voices, with others, or with nature.
5. How does the Capabilities Approach shape your work?
It helps us ask: What does this learner need to live with dignity and opportunity? Our programs are designed around that question.
6. Can I visit a KHEL Center or support your work?
Absolutely. Please contact us to schedule a visit or explore partnership.
🎯 What This Looks Like in Practice
- KHEL Learning Centers – after-school spaces with play, theatre, sports, and life skills
- Skill Clubs – communication, creativity, empathy, collaboration
- Community-Based Learning – storytelling, theatre, gender dialogues
- Volunteer Educators – fellows working with government schools
💬 Let’s Reimagine Education Together
Holistic education transforms lives. Let’s build it together.