Planning for participation

We recognize the importance of continuous learning and capacity building for individuals. However, we encourage that partners see this in the context of their organization’s needs and vision. With this perspective, our focus has been on the capacity building of organizations and teams. As part of this process, leaders and founders are looped in at key stages of the application and participation process.

Please note the following steps to register and apply for the capacity building offerings for FY 2026-27:

Engage in a capacity building (CB) planning exercise with your team to arrive at a balanced CB trajectory for your organization using these guidelines – https://bit.ly/CBPointers

Review the Capacity Building Brochure for FY26-27 and note the workshops of interest to your team and organization.

While identifying the best candidate for a workshop from within your organization, please remember to read the workshop information Kindly note the workshop/ course expectations. Please ensure alignment on various aspects, including language, time commitment, participant profile, and workshop location.

Tentatively block your calendar for workshops of interest

Familiarize yourself and your team with the guidelines for participation.

Registering your interest

Workshop announcements will be shared via email with the organization’s point of contact. Each workshop will be announced ~30-45 days before the workshop start date.

The organization leader/ founder is responsible for nominating relevant team members for a particular workshop via a form shared as part of the workshop announcement.

All the nominated participants must attend the orientation session for the workshop. It is recommended that someone from the organization’s leadership also attends the session.

After the orientation session, the Wipro Foundation team will long-list the participants in consultation with the partner organizations, where feasible.

The longlisted participants will be invited to fill in an application form and/or speak with resource organizations/ the Wipro Foundation team to provide further information.

Confirmation of participation for a workshop will be communicated via email after which participants can make their travel arrangements (for the in-person workshops).

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Section 1

In this section, we list workshops and courses facilitated by resource organizations. Wipro Foundation covers the course fees, lodging and boarding, while participants are responsible for travel and other incidental costs।

Education: Foundation – to help build perspectives on foundational aspects of education

Digantar – Bedrock Series
• Philosophy of education
• Sociology of education
• Perspectives on learning

Education: Vertical – to help build deeper
• Bookworm – Introduction to libraries
• PSS – A course for Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Makkala Jagriti – Training in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
• A Course in Accelerated English integrated with Art and Rhythm

Education: Horizontal – to help gain a good understanding of the domains that span across subject areas
• ArtSparks Foundation – EdSparks Collective
• Khelghar- Strengthening community learning centre

Organizational – to build understanding and practices around different aspects of an organization
• Organization Design and Development (OD&D) Fellowship
• Viridus – Working towards Wellbeing
• > Self & Relationships
• > Organisation & Teams
• ATMA – Short workshops on OD (TBD)

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Section 2

This section details workshops and courses offered by resource organizations, with reserved seats for Wipro Foundation partners. Course fees, lodging, and boarding are funded by Wipro Foundation, while travel and other incidental expenses are the participants’ responsibility.

Eklavya
• Library Se Dosti
• Child Development, Special Needs and Learning (certificate course)

Note: Eklavya’s courses will be conducted in-person and the medium of instruction will be Hindi.

OELP (Organization for Early Literacy Promotion)
• Pedagogy of Foundational Learning

Note: OELP’s courses will be conducted online and the medium of instruction will be English and Hindi.

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Section 3

 

In this section, we list existing courses and workshops available in the education ecosystem offered by credible organizations and institutions. These may be useful and relevant for Wipro Foundation’s partner organizations.

Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University, started in 2011, has three campuses across India, in Bengaluru, Bhopal and Ranchi. They believe that education can and should contribute to human development and well-being.

Over the years, they have nurtured a community of individuals motivated by the values enshrined in the Indian constitution – a commitment to social justice, equity, humane values, and sustainability. Their programs are designed to prepare reflective and critical practitioners with understanding of the social impact of education, the law, and development, who can bring their educational experience at the university to practice on the ground, with competence, integrity, and most of all, social commitment.

Website: Azim Premji University

Note: Azim Premji University’s courses will be conducted in a blended mode (in-person and online) and the medium of instruction will be English.

Link for details: Programmes (Postgraduate Diploma)

Courses offered:
• PG Diploma in Education – Early Childhood Education
• PG Diploma in Education – Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities
• PG Diploma in Education – Educational Assessment
• PG Diploma in Development Leadership

Ummeed

Ummeed, was set up as a nonprofit organization, with the vision of helping children with, and at risk of, developmental disabilities reach their full potential and be included in society. Ummeed’s programs include clinical services, training and capacity building initiatives, awareness creation, advocacy efforts, and research.

Link for details: Ummeed Child Development Center