Kshamtalaya Foundation is a section 8 nonprofit company founded to support children achieve their true potential. Kshamtalaya since its inception has worked in three states i.e. Rajasthan, Karnataka and New Delhi in partnership with the respective governments.

Our key mission is to build the local/regional leadership to transform the quality of learning, wellbeing and governance.

The aim is to develop caring and compassionate schools focusing on building critical thinking skills, creative confidence, systems thinking, mindfulness, empathy, compassion and entrepreneurial mindset.

Kshamtalaya aims to demonstrate how schools in rural India can be used as hubs for community-led sustainable development. It is also a demonstration that high quality, child-centric education and development can be successful in the areas that are considered the most backward. It is, therefore, also a demonstration of the potential of a more considered approach to education and development.

Vision

"All children will realise their true potential through meaningful, relevant and compassionate education."

We aim to realize our vision by working towards community-driven educational ecosystem which nurtures and facilitates, foundational learning, self expression, compassion and independent thinking to support each child find their true potential.

Mission

• Demonstrating quality learning through developing centers of excellence in each schools.

• Creating opportunities for child to explore and practice life skills.

• Building regional leadership to drive a community driven educational movement.

• Creating a cohort of happy and purposeful school and administrative leaders.

1. Cluster Excellence Learning Lab (C.E.L.L)

The goal of the program is to bring systemic transformation in the areas of holistic learning and governance at the cluster level to bring scalable sustainable impact. This program is implemented through the iDiscover Fellowship program.

2. iDiscover Fellowship

This is a 2 year fellowship program to develop local leaders in the space of holistic learning, well being and governance.

3. Caring and Compassionate Schools

This is a high intensity model to demonstrate what a mindful schools could look like. This model runs through a whole school transformation program. This program is being implemented in East Delhi.

4. Learning Festivals

This is a six day immersive program held quarterly to revive the spirit of learning and cultivating a culture of empathy, compassion and entrepreneurial mindset.

5. Project Diganth

Supporting children in completing purposeful and meaningful education developing vision and aspirations beyond school education.

6. Integrated Radio Audio Learning Program (IAL)

Paathshaala ki ghanta bajao! is a mini edu-series following 4 friends Salma, Bhiku, Bhuri and Bhola on a journey of exploration of their surroundings and their inner selves! The stories are mapped to the SIQE Rajasthan and NCERT Learning Outcomes.

7. Hausla

The program has been designed to support adults and teachers with practices for personal well-being. It introduces aspects of resilience, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills to strengthen personal, interpersonal relationships and personal growth. This program has been designed in collaboration with BRIO, an organisation based in the USA, and working on designing community models of self care and well being.

8. Khayalon ka Safarnama

Khayalon ka Safarnama is a audio-based wellbeing initiative for adolescents. This program has been designed in collaboration with Apnishala, an organisation based in Mumbai, and working in the areas of Social and Emotional Learning.

Kshamtalaya is a value driven social impact organization. A strong emphasis on self-driven learning, purposeful & meaningful work, and a constant emphasis on reflective practices for decision making are some of the aspects of the organizational culture. Few of the core values are trust, empathy, compassion, transparency, freedom with responsibility and collaboration. There is a deliberate intention to create safe spaces to experiment, innovate and embrace failure. The space cultivates non-judgmental attitude and an environment of radical candor built on the foundations of love. Kshamtalaya’s values and actions are human centered and aims to helping individuals connect themselves to the larger goal and purpose. People are encouraged to move both horizontally and vertically to build a diverse experience, learn from peers. Team members are encouraged to share new ideas, take on new projects and build skills while on the project. This creates a culture of ownership and self-accountability.

1. Trust

At Kshamtalaya, we believe that to trust is to have confidence in the fairness and reliability of a person and a team. Trust is also a value that defines our interdependence in relationships, personal or professional. Trusting someone is a choice we make towards them when we are inspired that they have either earned our confidence or are by some other means worthy of it.

2. Empathy

Part of being empathic is listening – really listening. At Kshamtalaya, people take time to have conversations with team members, share our work experiences and life outside the office. This helps us understand how each one is feeling and allows us to better understand situations. We are learning to communicate empathically, through expressing respect and kindness. We are constantly working towards helping create an empathetic workplace culture where connection, trust and compassion prevail!

3. Compassion

We believe that, when we have compassion, it’s natural to be curious about what leads people to do what they do and it’s easier to be transparent about what we’re thinking. That’s because of the questions that are asked and the points of view that are shared, stem from an interest in learning rather than simply judging.

4. Transparency

Kshamtalaya practices a work culture where team members rigorously communicate with peers and exchange ideas and thoughts, which gradually builds up trust and pride. It is also about involving everyone in the organisation in making decisions and accepting responsibility for how the organisation functions, making sure, everyone has the knowledge, information and education to properly read and interpret data, and helping to understand that everyone has a stake in the outcomes that are produced.

5. Freedom with Responsibility

At Kshamtalaya, we believe that there should be freedom to choose a format towards attaining one's commitment but also being responsible towards completing it. There must be freedom to take decisions but also taking responsibility to make up for the same. This enables people to being their authentic selves and at the same time accepting others as well. It also involves freedom to do things at one's pace but also being cognizant of shared goals and responsibilities. We are constantly enabling freedom to share any thoughts with anyone, but with sensitivity.

6. Collaboration

Collaboration is the foundation of most work we do. We encourage working in teams and inter-team collaboration. The areas we work brings its own set of challenges and the only way to solve problem at scale is to work together.

7. Excellence

In the organisation, we believe that being proactive and not waiting for instructions involves research and planning, asking "why" periodically, consistency, being evidence & data driven, and to have an eye for detail. This in the longer run promotes excellence.

• Is Kshamtalaya an equal opportunity employer?

Kshamtalaya is an equal opportunity employer, there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, colour, disability, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation. We recruit on the basis of skills, potential, alignment with the vision and an openness to learn. We have a diverse team with people from all sections of the society working together as a team.

• How much does Kshamtalaya pay?

The compensation ranges are mentioned in the job descriptions and are in alignment with sector standards.

• Will I get feedback on my application in case I do not make it to the next round?

Unfortunately, we will not be able to give individual feedback, but if you wish to receive feedback on your application, please feel free to write to us at mail_us@kshamtalaya.org

• Will it be possible to talk to someone at Kshamtalaya about the role I am applying to?

Please reach out to the team members directly if you know them or write to us at mail_us@kshamtalaya.org and we will be happy to make an introduction.

• Does Kshamtalaya cover costs for my medical insurance?

All full time team members have the scope to apply for ESIC, as per Govt. regulations.

• Will provident fund and income tax be deducted from my salary?

All full-time employees will have provident fund and income tax deducted from their salaries as per government regulations.

• Where will I work from?

Kshamtalaya has 3 primary locations of work at this moment - Kotra and Gogunda (tribal-rural blocks in Udaipur, Rajasthan) and Delhi. We recognise that the pandemic has caused a big stir in the way we work. However, at Kshamtalaya our work is directly with children, communities and the governance. And hence our teams visit school sites and communities from time to time, undertaking all COVID 19 precautions and measures. We are continuing to work with children and the communities to stay connected with our partners and towards ensuring that the loss of learning opportunities are mitigated. It will hence be preferred that you are based out of either of the work locations depending on the role and requirements.

• Am I reimbursed for my travel and other expenses?

Any work related travel or expenses are reimbursed upon production of appropriate bills for the same.