Join the Movement
to Create
Democracy 2.0
Our Founder's Message
“Our typical response to issues around us is to keep complaining! That doesn’t help much. Of all the people who can solve it, only we remain affected due to the unresolved problem. Better, therefore, to inform ourselves of the solution and be a part of it to improve our life quickly. Can we all drop our apathy to become ACTiZENS®️ – Alert, Informed, Active Citizens?
Getting the students to learn from the heroes of the past and the present to create a great future is the current mission of Desh Apnayen Foundation. Come, join the movement!
Aao hum sab desh apnayen, chalta hai ko duur bhagayen, bhavishya bachayen, bhagya banaye…”
Shri Vallabh Bhanshali
Founder and Chief Mentor, Desh Apnayen
Our Flagship Programme
The ACTiZENS’ Club programme is offered to school students across India. Our partner schools include private, government and government-aided schools from 14 states. Currently, we partner with the Education departments of Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh state governments and are exploring expansion in other states.
Programme Features
Opportunity to cultivate civic engagement and problem-solving skills
Monthly activities on themes related to democracy
Training programmes and ongoing support to teachers who conduct the activities in the school
Awards and recognition for the students and teachers
STORIES OF CHANGE
YUVANSHI MODI
Student, Pawar Public School, Dombivali
“It has been a truly mesmerising experience for me with Desh Apnayen Foundation. While doing one of the Club activities, I began feeling guilty about the ways in which I might be contributing to the aste management problem in the country and that’s when I decided to change. I have started segregating waste now. Also, the survey activity has helped me become more comfortable with people.”
DIPESH DAS
Student, Lodha World School, Palava
“My experience with The ACTiZENS’ Club has been marvellous. I now possess leadership qualities and pay heed to everyone’s opinion. I used to think that students can’t do anything without the guidance of teachers and elders. But now I think that with dedication, we can make things possible. Also, I now have immense concern for our country. I will always try to help someone with my work and will do my best for our country.”
It has been a truly mesmerising experience for me with Desh Apnayen Foundation. While doing one of the Club activities, I began feeling guilty about the ways in which I might be contributing to the waste management problem in the country and that’s when I decided to change. I have started segregating waste now. Also, the survey activity has helped me become more comfortable with people.
My experience with The ACTiZENS’ Club has been marvellous. I now possess leadership qualities and pay heed to everyone’s opinion. I used to think that students can’t do anything without the guidance of teachers and elders. But now I think that with dedication, we can make things possible. Also, I now have immense concern for our country. I will always try to help someone with my work and will do my best for our country.
YUVANSHI MODI
Student, Pawar Public School, Dombivali
“It has been a truly mesmerising experience for me with Desh Apnayen Foundation. While doing one of the Club activities, I began feeling guilty about the ways in which I might be contributing to the waste management problem in the country and that’s when I decided to change. I have started segregating waste now. Also, the survey activity has helped me become more comfortable with people.”
DIPESH DAS
Student, Lodha World School, Palava
“My experience with The ACTiZENS’ Club has been marvellous. I now possess leadership qualities and pay heed to everyone’s opinion. I used to think that students can’t do anything without the guidance of teachers and elders. But now I think that with dedication, we can make things possible. Also, I now have immense concern for our country. I will always try to help someone with my work and will do my best for our country.”
TESTIMONIALS
“The experiential learning activities designed by the Desh Apnayen team has helped students develop a greater sense of empathy, awareness, and concern for the world around them.”
Smt. Tanzila Rakhangi
“Desh Apnayen’s efforts have had a lot of impact on my child by making him an alert citizen. Seeing the neighbourhood makeover project that his school did, I can say my child is on the right path.”
Shri Bhavesh Tailor
“Desh Apnayen’s work and dedication are commendable. Your work is an inspiration and I express my gratitude for your commitment towards bringing positive change in communities.”
Smt. Binita Negi
“The work that Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation is doing is very unique. Their efforts towards instilling a sense of active citizenship among the students are laudable.”
Shri Nitin Saxena
“Desh Apnayen Foundation has created wonderful activities which involve learning by doing. I hope this collaboration will continue and help our students become engaged citizens.”
Shri Shailesh Zingde
ACTiZENS’ VOICES
PARTNER SCHOOLS
