Vardhishnu – Social Research & Development Society invites applications for Community Collectives, a one-year incubation programme for grassroots leaders working with children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Programme Highlights
Organization: Vardhishnu – Social Research & Development Society (Jalgaon-based non-profit)
Programme: Community Collectives – One-Year Incubation
Focus: Building community learning spaces for disadvantaged children
Application Deadline: 03 November 2026
Who: Individuals, initiatives, or organisations working with children
About Vardhishnu
Vardhishnu works to provide a safe, secure, and happy childhood to street children — especially child waste pickers, child labourers, and children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
About the Programme
Community Collectives is designed to share Vardhishnu's experience in building community learning spaces. It supports grassroots leaders and early-stage initiatives with the skills, resources, and visibility needed to scale their impact.
The incubation model helps participants:
Kick-start their journey
Strengthen their work
Achieve meaningful outcomes efficiently and sustainably
Who Can Apply?
Individuals, initiatives, or organisations working with — or aspiring to work with — children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Preferably based in non-metro areas across the country
Eligibility & Expectations
Willingness to work with children at least 2 days a week
Commitment to continue working with children for at least 2 years after incubation
Availability to attend all in-person training workshops, field visits, follow-ups, and webinars
For Ideation-Stage Applicants
If you're at an early stage or still ideating:
You must initiate on-ground work within the first 6 months of incubation (before the second residential workshop)
Submit a detailed 6-month action plan as part of onboarding
How to Apply
Submit your complete application by 3rd November 2026. Form is in English.
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