TARA Akshar+, an initiative of Development Alternatives (DA) Group) is an ICT based program which aims to promote functional literacy among women in 56 days through Akshar Gyan and TARA Ganit, and thereafter through Gyan Chaupali in 6 months.
TARA Akshar+ program has been running in 8 states in India for over a decade. Through this initiative, over 2 lakh women have been made functionally literate.
Village: Bodhipur, Block: Ramnagar, District: Jaunpur
TARA Akshar+ made me understand the true meaning of independence. My family didn’t allow me to study but I am making sure my children get an education. My two daughters are B.A pa...
Village: Danupur, Paschim Patti, Block: Abholi, District: Bhadohi
After TARA Akshar+, I gained the confidence to do any kind of work. After my husband's death, when all the responsibilities of the house came upon me, the learning of the TARA...
Trilokpur Village, Aurai
Back in 2005, I was the Gram Pradhan of my village but I was unable to perform my duties adequately as I could not read official documents. Now that I have learnt how to read, wri...
Chakjudawan Village, Aurai
Earlier when I did not know how to read, write and calculate, the carpet contractor duped me for a long time and paid me only half of my share of payments. After studying in TARA ...
Lalanagar Village, Aurai
TARA Askhar+ gave us an opportunity which even our parents couldn’t provide. At the age of 48, I got to learn reading and writing. That is something I could never imagine
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“We are proud to have supported Development Alternatives’ innovative programme teaching illiterate women to read, write and do basic math. We have seen really impressive results. This is not just a literacy project; it goes way beyond reading and writing. This programme empowers women to such an extent that they have the confidence to start businesses, improve health practices at home, and actively participate in decision-making in their villages.” -Per Heggenes, CEO IKEA Foundation
“TARA Akshar+ is a well-defined and professionally implemented and managed programme. TARA Akshar+ graduates have made significant improvements in reading and numerical skills. Moreover, they are more confident, have a more nuanced understanding of gender rights and relate to the world differently. The program has also created social capital in the villages it was present in and also generated goodwill for itself”. -India Development Foundation (IDF)
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