Education

Education is central to the mission of Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust and it has been very active in this area since its inception.

Kerala’s development story is inextricably linked with its remarkable successes in education and health coverage. Near universal access to secondary education has been one of the enablers of greater social and economic equality in the state, and a stark contrast to many other regions of India.

However, the state faces new challenges relating to the quality of education at all levels. The quality of education is highly variable, starting in primary education, and this is a new driver of socio-economic inequality.

Further, the relevance of a highly academic, examination oriented school and university education, with little practical training, is increasingly being questioned, as society and the world of work change rapidly.
VMFT’s activities focus on:

• Implementing projects with schools, teachers and students, focusing on poor communities in order to enhance teacher competencies and leadership, improve student learning and promote children’s all-round development.
• Fostering new thinking on the future of education in Kerala and India, by preparing policy papers, organizing seminars and meetings in order to consult with stakeholders and disseminate research findings.