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Stories from the field

The honest version of our work — what is going well, what is not, and what we are learning along the way.

Skilling that leads to real income
Livelihoods 24 Aug 2026

Skilling that leads to real income

Training is only useful if it ends in a job or an income. We share how we design our vocational programs backwards, starting from what local employers actually need.

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Inside our first learning centre
Education 11 Aug 2026

Inside our first learning centre

A converted community hall in Pune now hosts 40 children after school every day. Here is what a typical afternoon looks like, and why routine matters more than resources.

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Why we started Swayambodh
Our Story 28 Jul 2026

Why we started Swayambodh

The word swayambodh means self-awareness. This is the story of how a small circle of volunteers in Pune turned a shared frustration into a registered foundation.

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