Smart Village Movement (SVM), dedicated to sustainable rural development, and OSAAT (One School At A Time), a nonprofit committed to enhancing school infrastructure in underserved areas, have joined hands to improve educational opportunities in Meghalaya.
Through this collaboration, the infrastructure of Lyngiong Government LP School, Nongthymmai, and Mawngap Government LP School, Mawngap, in the Mawphlang block of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya has been successfully upgraded. These schools now feature modern, safe, and conducive learning environments for students and teachers.
This project addresses critical challenges in rural school infrastructure, including dilapidated buildings, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate facilities. New classrooms have been constructed, and amenities such as improved sanitation and new furniture have been added. Additional incorporation of Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) through educational wall paintings features alphabets, numbers, science concepts, and cultural themes to foster academic achievement, creativity, and curiosity while promoting safety and well-being.
Co-funded by SVM and OSAAT through generous education benefactors, this project highlights the transformative potential of collaborative partnerships in raising education standards and creating lasting impact in rural communities. It stands as a testament to the power of collective efforts in nurturing brighter futures for children and empowering communities through education.
About Smart Village Movement: The Smart Village Movement is a collaborative process facilitated by the Smart Village Movement non profit organization with the UC Berkeley-Haas Center of Growth Markets to create a Smart Village ecosystem. In partnership with Government, Academia, Corporations, and Rural Communities, they foster independence and sustainable rural development in Indian villages and other emerging markets. SVM aims to empower rural people through digital technologies and open innovation platforms to access global markets.
About OSAAT – One School At a Time : OSAAT is a non-profit organization rebuilding the infrastructure of rural schools in India. Registered as an 80G non-profit organization in India and a 501(c)3 in the United States, its mission is to enable children in rural India to thrive, supporting their physical and emotional health to foster intellectual growth and break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty. OSAAT works towards uplifting rural schools and communities through targeted investments and strategic partnerships.
