Tag: University

Jessica Mayberry is now an Ashoka Fellow!

 
/ May 11, 2013

 VV’s Founding Director Jessica Mayberry recently received a fellowship form Ashoka Foundation. Read her profile here . More than 30 years ago, Ashoka’s founder coined the term ‘social entrepreneur.’ The award VV’s Jessica has won is one of the most distinguished awards someone in the social sector can receive. Ashoka describes...

Student Elections Turn Violent

 
/ October 5, 2011

Student election campaigns in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have increasingly been associated with rioting and hooliganism.

Girls Inspired To Study

 
/ August 22, 2011

In Uttarakhand, girls are traveling far from their villages to pursue further study.

Tribal Girl Yearns For College

 
/ March 31, 2011

Alamelu has been waiting for her community certificate to enter college for more than one year.

Secondary School Drop-Out Rate High

 
/ December 9, 2010

The rate of secondary school drop-outs in West Garohills remains high.